Terrible, Thanks for Asking

We’ve got another mailbag episode for you, Premium listeners! It’s a simple concept: You ask questions. We answer them. Topics discussed in this mailbag episode include recovering from mistakes, our production process, current TV viewing, grief (so much grief), weddings … and Lucky Charms. Oh, and Costco.

If you know what it feels like to be on the brink of an emotional meltdown, you’re not alone. Many of us feel like we’re at the end of a rapidly fraying rope … like we’re falling behind in life and it’s solely our fault … like the reason for our problems is our inability to make lemonade out of climate change and racial injustice and a global pandemic. Nora recently asked folks to share what it’s like to be standing at the edge of an existential crisis, and you responded with your stories.

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We’re tossing around the idea of creating more content around books and their authors. But we need your input to make sure you’re interested before we move forward!

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