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Podcast: Small Town Scuttlebutt
Episode: E272 – Winter Survival Mode, Dad Guilt & the Anti–Dry January
Description: It’s the heart of a New England winter, so Rick, Liz, and Evan talk about the real, practical ways people keep themselves sane when it’s dark, cold, and relentless. Whether it’s staying active, leaning into competition, or just finding small daily rituals that make winter feel survivable, they break down how different personalities handle seasonal affect disorder without losing their minds.Then they dig into a viral post from a dad who admits he hates playing with his kids—is that an uncomfortable truth a lot of parents relate to, or a line that shouldn’...