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Podcast: Long Story Short
Episode: Long Story Short, It’s Time We Show Up Differently
Description: This week Skye and Amanda read How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong and discuss what it looks and feels like to dismantle the so-called American Dream, a system that for many of us has caused toxic individualism. The two discuss Birdsong’s suggestion that we create the family, friendship and community dynamics that best serve us and our well being, rather than having a focus on nuclear households or doing it all on our own. Amanda finds inspiration in the book’s take on bringing an added layer of care and intimacy to relationships outside of coup...