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Jun 2018
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Episode 2 - Nature vs. Nurture

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Were you born a blank canvas, or do your genes predetermine who you will become? Chels and Jace discuss how our childhood (good or bad) affects us, why this is a ongoing debate, & maybe, just maybe, we will learn a thing or two about identical & fraternal twins!?

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