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Jan 2019
42m 55s

When being tired isn't "cool"

KATY BELLOTTE
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On this episode of Thick & Thin I discuss burnout culture & living in a society where working to the point of extreme exhaustion is glorified and worn as a badge of honor. I also talk about 'one hit wonder,' Harper Lee. / Follow me on insta: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inqu ... Show More
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