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Aug 2020
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Lisa Selin Davis join Heather to talk about what she learned while writing her new book "Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different". Lisa describes what it was like when her daughter first started dressing and acting like a "Tomboy" and how her understanding of gender has changed. Support the show by checking out ... Show More
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