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Oct 4
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More Happier: The Joy of Giving Away Toy...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
About this episode

We talk about the energy (and space) gained from giving away items that others will appreciate, and we explore the surprisingly positive aspects of parasocial relationships with podcast hosts and TV personalities. Plus, we dive into the phenomenon of TV tourism.

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