Episode notes
You know what they say: People in glass houses shouldn’t throw milestones. Doree Shafrir returns to talk about measuring one’s expectations, “going back to your old self,” and turning essays into memoirs. Plus, Biz nailed Halloween!
Get your copy of Doree’s memoir, Thanks For Waiting: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer, wherever books are sold. Listen to Forever35 and Matt and Doree’s Eggcelent Adventure: An IVF Journey on the podcatcher of your choice. Follow Doree @doree on Twitter and Instagram.
Check out Theresa’s book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now wherever books are sold.
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Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)
Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions
Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens
Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions
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Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.com
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