Best Midwife Marleys Podcasts (2024)

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Twin Travels with Marquita 34:17

2+ y ago34:17

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Marquita provides travel tips and inspiration that equip women and families with the confidence to travel the world. From uncovering unique destinations and activities to tips on how to travel the world with kids or as a solo female traveler. Marquita Twin Boys took their first domestic flight at four months and their first international trip to Eu…

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Midwife Marley 36:58

3y ago36:58

36:58

Marley has practiced midwifery for 11 years. Within the NHS, she covered all aspects of midwifery including antenatal care as a community midwife, labour care, and postnatal care. Her passion for helping women to achieve a positive birth experience encouraged her to train as a hypnobirthing instructor. Marley’s focus is on woman-centred care, helpi…

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#twinmumlife when you are a twin. 40:17

3y ago40:17

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I'm going to be chatting with Juliet. Julia is a twin herself but went on to have twin daughters. I thought it'd be interesting to discuss her upbringing and how it defined her parenting relationship with her twin daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Georgia Martel

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Raising Downs Syndrome Awareness 26:08

3y ago26:08

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Nicola shares her experiences Of getting a birth diagnosis of down syndrome for one of her twin daughters. I'm going to be discussing what it was like for her and her family. And advice you would give to another family that might have got the same diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pandemic Twins 31:39

3y ago31:39

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As we all know having twins put you in the high risk category but what is like during a Global Pandemic. Shakira had her twins just when the rules changed to allow partners/family into the hospital for only 2 hours. Also due to Preeclampsia Shakira had to have a C-section and she shares how she coped and stayed positive. Shakira can be found on Ins…

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Untangling Mother-Daughter Relationships, With Rosjke Hasseldine And Carina White 45:38

3y ago45:38

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When it comes to mother-daughter relationships, it’s complicated: some are best friends, others aren’t on speaking terms, while some daughters still revert to acting like a teenager around their mum even though they’re way too old to throw a strop (hiya!). Why is it so tricky to find the right balance? We speak to Rosjke Hasseldine, who has spent a…

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The Problem With ‘Problem’ Skin, With Lou Northcote And Dr Shaaira Nasir 39:28

3y ago39:28

39:28

From acne to eczema, psoriasis to rosacea, there’s no shortage of skin conditions that are broadly labelled “problem skin”. But would these conditions be such a problem, if the world stopped obsessing with filters and Photoshop? In this episode, former model Lou Northcote talks to us about losing her career due to acne, and why she now encourages o…

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Women Have A Poo Problem, With Elaine Miller And Dr Megan Rossi 39:38

3+ y ago39:38

39:38

Women – not so great at pooing and even worse at talking about it. But fear not - in this episode, we chat to physiotherapist Elaine Miller and gut health specialist Dr. Megan Rossi who are here with all the scoop on how to poop. Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU. Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.…

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I'm Broke And My Friends Don't Get It, With Clare Seal and Kia Commodore 36:36

3+ y ago36:36

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It's tough when your mates earn more than you – and the pandemic has only exacerbated the friendship money gap. In this episode, My Frugal Year founder Clare Seal talks about the pressure to keep up that contributed to her £27,000 of debt. Plus, personal finance guru Kia Commodore shares some tips on how to navigate the money gap in a more positive…

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The Truth About Childbirth, with Midwife Marley and Clotilde Rebecca Abe 38:43

3+ y ago38:43

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The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club. Often it feels like the same principle applies when it comes to giving birth – the majority of women have little or no clue what to expect until they are pregnant and, well, then it’s a bit late. For our first episode of 2021 we wanted to change that, having an open and, yes, at ti…

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Special Episode with Charlene White 28:44

3+ y ago28:44

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I hope you don't mind if I deviate from my usual programming and bring you an amazing interview with Charlene White. Charlene hosts a magazine show called ‘IRL with Team Charlene’ to tackle racism in the UK, as well as hosting ITV News London and most recently appearing on ITV’s Loose Women. Charlene is also patron of Bowel Cancer UK, a charity ver…

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I Think We're Alone Now, With Shani Dhanda And Francesca Specter 39:15

3+ y ago39:15

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2020 has been the year of isolation and for many, it's also been a year of loneliness. In this episode, we explore how the pandemic has changed our relationship with alone time – for better or worse. Disability activist Shani Dhanda shares how she dealt with a year of shielding and her hopes for a more compassionate society in 2021. Plus Francesca …

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We’re All A Little Bit Ageist, With Jane Evans, Carol Russell And Jacynth Bassett 37:59

3+ y ago37:59

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We're feminists but we still fear ageing. Is it any wonder, in a world that values the wrinkle-free and writes off older women in the workplace? It's time for a change. In this episode, we chat to writers Jane Evans and Carol Russell (who are in their 50s and 60s) about embracing milestones, instead of dreading them. We also get some tips on being …

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Redefining Sexless Relationships, With Ruby Rare And Professor Jacqui Gabb 40:31

3+ y ago40:31

40:31

The word 'sexless' implies there's a lack or an absence in your relationship, but is a dry spell really such a bad thing? In this episode, sex educator Ruby Rare shares how to embrace the ebbs and flows in your libido, improving intimacy both with and without sex. Professor Jacqui Gabb also debunks some common misconceptions around sexual frequency…

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Why Are We Afraid Of Angry Women? With Kelechi Okafor And Jen Brister 43:22

3+ y ago43:22

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How do we express our anger? And how - or why - do we often avoid it? In this episode, we’re joined by funny, fast and often furious stand-up comedian Jen Brister, to talk about all the reasons we’re feeling angry right now – and Kelechi Okafor, actor, writer, podcaster and founder of south London pole dancing studio, Kelechnekoff, on how, especial…

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'I Feel Guilty For Having A Baby': Navigating Fertility And Friendship, With Jessica Hepburn, Gabby Voutier and Vanessa Haye 40:49

3+ y ago40:49

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When Gabby Voutier got pregnant with twins following IVF and a five-year struggle for a baby, she felt "guilty". Her friend, Jessica Hepburn, had struggled to conceive for over a decade. In this episode, we talk to the Fertility Fest co-founders about navigating their friendship, with and without children. We also hear tips from femelanin.org found…

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21: Am I Making You Uncomfortable? Season Two Trailer 1:07

3+ y ago1:07

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Brogan Driscoll and Rachel Moss return for the second season of Am I Making You Uncomfortable? This podcast is a frank, honest conversation about women's bodies, health and private lives. Fearless, inclusive and empowering, we cover under-reported issues and tackle the topics you're too squeamish to talk to your friends about. Hosted on Acast. See …

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#twinmumlife with Alison Perry 34:52

3+ y ago34:52

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Alison Perry is a freelance magazine and online editor. Alison started her blog Not Another Mummy Blog in 2011 when she had her first daughter. Alison had her twins in 2018 and shares her IVF experience. We are all excited and awaiting her book OMG It's Twins!: Get Your Twins To Their First Birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Double Trouble....literally 34:31

3+ y ago34:31

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Amy is a military wife and when her twin daughters were 3 years old she fell pregnant with her second set. We talk about how she coped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Georgia Martel

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Adult Twin Edition with Bruce and Glen 39:32

3+ y ago39:32

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In today's society where being a individual is celebrated, whats it like for twins Bruce and Glen that have totally embraced their twinship. They live, work and preach together and have no plans on separating. An insight into the 'Fashion Preachers' world they have worked for the lights of Beyonce - house of Deréon and Diddy's - Sean John. A great …

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Birth trauma with Dr Emma 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

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As a multiple parent the risk of going into early labour is significantly higher. So with this higher risk I was surprised by the fact birth trauma was never discussed. I discuss with Dr Emma known as @mumologist why this may be the case. Also looking into symptoms and what to do if you feel you are suffering from birth trauma. If you want further …

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20: Stop Policing Our Body Hair, With Rhyannon Styles And Aisha Mirza 35:57

3+ y ago35:57

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Why does body hair make us so uncomfortable? Because it’s about so much more than the decision to remove it or let it grow. (Although waxing is uncomfortable, I’ll give you that.) Body hair is political. It’s also social and cultural. For some women – particularly trans women – the absence or presence of body hair can even be a safety issue. Messag…

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19: ‘I Stood In A Puddle On The Kitchen Floor’: Talking Incontinence, With Luce Brett And Tiffany Sequeira 39:30

3+ y ago39:30

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Incontinence is not an “old lady problem”. It’s thought to impact one in three women in the UK, although the actual number could be even higher, as shame stops many from seeking help. In this episode, we hear from author Luce Brett, who’s been dealing with “the wet-kickered wilderness” for over a decade. We also chat to pelvic physio Tiffany Sequei…

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18: Why Women Cheat, With Miranda Christophers, Audrey Indome And Tolani Shoneye 44:32

3+ y ago44:32

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The cheating gap has closed, with women just as likely to cheat on a long-term partner as men. But why? In this episode, we explore what leads to women cheating – and dispel some myths that it’s all about emotional connection. We’re joined by relationship therapist Miranda Christophers, plus Tolani Shoneye and Audrey Indome, from The Receipts Podca…

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17: Everything Nobody Tells You About Perimenopause, With Dr Nighat Arif And Tillie Harris 43:30

3+ y ago43:30

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Having hot flushes but still getting your period? Welcome to the perimenopause – the transition before menopause, which can begin in your thirties and last a full decade. The perimenopause impacts millions of people every year, but we rarely hear about it. To change that, we chat to Dr Nighat Arif, who specialises in women’s health, and author and …

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Lockdown with Triplets 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

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Episode one: Is lockdown life with triplets. I will be interviewing the Fabulous Mrs C, as she likes to be called on Instagram. Mrs C will be sharing how she kept her 4 year old sons entertained whilst managing full-time employment. Mrs C also contracted COVID-19, she shares her experience with the virus. Also how this changed the outlook on her li…

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16: Best Friends Forever? We Talk Friendship Breakups And Makeups, With Aminatou Sow and Dr Miriam Kirmayer 39:55

3+ y ago39:55

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Whether there was a huge bust up or some good old fashioned ghosting, breaking up with a friend can be devastating – and can still haunt us years later. And while some friendships really do need to be kicked to the curb, are we doing enough to salvage those that matter? We’re joined by Aminatou Sow, who co-hosts the hugely popular Call Your Girlfri…

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15: Who Am I Without My Job? With Ama Quashie And Emily Liou 41:02

3+ y ago41:02

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Work forms a key part of our identities, so what happens when it’s suddenly taken away? In this episode, we explore why our self-worth is often entangled with our jobs – and how to break free from those societal pressures. We speak to Ama Quashie, a celebrity manicurist who discovered her true passion after being made redundant, and career coach Em…

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14: The Orgasm Gap: Rethinking Pleasure, With Sex Educator Portia Brown And Intimacy Coach Charlene Douglas 41:30

3+ y ago41:30

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“There are people that still believe that it's harder for people with vulvas to achieve orgasm, or that women have to have some sort of crazy emotional, psychological connection in order to achieve orgasm,” says New York-based sex educator, Portia Brown, who joins this week’s episode, alongside intimacy coach Charlene Douglas. No wonder there’s an …

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13: 'I'm Not Good Enough': The Lies That Social Anxiety Tells Us, With Claire Eastham And Lucy Beresford 36:02

4y ago36:02

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We’re joined by mental health blogger and campaigner Claire Eastham, who shares her own experience of social anxiety, plus psychotherapist Lucy Beresford, who helps us to understand the causes of the condition, plus the support available. Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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12: Are You Drinking Too Much? With Anjula Mutanda and Club Soda’s Laura Willoughby 35:39

4y ago35:39

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Drinking is such a normalised part of British culture that binge drinking as young adults is a rite of passage, hangovers are laughed off, social lives are built around the pub. We celebrate the good times and commiserate the bad, often with a drink in hand. But how do you know when you’re drinking too much? Joining this week’s podcast to help us a…

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11: Envy can be ugly, here's how to redirect it – with Comparison Coach Lucy Sheridan 31:22

4y ago31:22

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We all feel envy sometimes, even if we’d rather not admit it. But comparing yourself to others – often without knowing the full story of how hard so-and-so worked to get to where they are today – only leaves you feeling bad about yourself. But the green-eyed monster isn’t all bad. There’s a way to channel negative feelings into something more posit…

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10: IVF Should Be Free, So Why Is Access So Hard? With Seetal Savla and Sara Marshall-Page 43:51

4y ago43:51

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Gaining access to IVF is a struggle, before you even begin treatment. In this podcast, we speak about the cultural, financial and geographical barriers that prevent people from accessing IVF in the UK – and how they’ve been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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9: What People Need To Know About Heavy Periods, With Tasha Hinde And Dr Brooke Vandermolen 38:14

4y ago38:14

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Heavy periods affect around 1 in 5 women of reproductive age in the UK. Combined with the stigma that already surrounds menstruation, the added pain, fatigue and fear of leaks can have a debilitating effect on women’s lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By HuffPost UK

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8: Money Talks: Breaking The Silence On Women and Debt (With Bola Sol and Josie Warner) 39:40

4y ago39:40

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“We talk about sex more than we talk about money,” says Bola Sol, financial wellness coach and founder of the Rich Girl Chronicles. “You have to question these things. I don’t get it.” Bola is one of our two guests on this week’s episode of our HuffPost UK life podcast, Am I Making You Uncomfortable? in which we are tackling the stigma we feel talk…

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7: ‘My Vagina's A Venus Flytrap’: Talking Vaginismus with Lisa Mackenzie and Dr Wafaa Eltantawy 33:30

4y ago33:30

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It’s in Netflix shows such as Unorthodox and Sex Education, but why is it still taboo to talk about vaginismus? In this episode, we discuss the condition that impacts millions of people around the world. We hear from listeners about how vaginismus has affected their mental health, sex lives and access to healthcare, plus speak to Lisa Mackenzie, fo…

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6: Mum’s The Word: Exploring Motherhood And Identity, With Candice Brathwaite and Kate Everall 39:31

4y ago39:31

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For this podcast we wanted to tackle identity and motherhood – specifically, how your sense of self changes when you become a mum and as your children grow up, and how the intersection of other identities plays into parenthood as a whole. We are joined by two women on the podcast who are carving out spaces to represent motherhood in all its gloriou…

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5: Let’s Talk About Porn, Baby (With Sex Educator Sangeeta Pillai) 27:00

4y ago27:00

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In this episode, hosts Brogan Driscoll and Rachel Moss are joined by Sangeeta Pillai, a sex educator and founder of the Soul Sutras network, to talk about how porn impacts our sex lives, relationships, body image ideals and more. Go behind the scenes. Subscribe (https://bit.ly/aimyu-pod) to our newsletter to hear what inspired us to tackle the topi…

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4: We Need To Talk About Nipples (With Artist Emma Low & Nurse Clare O’Neill) 33:54

4y ago33:54

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Women’s bodies, particularly breasts, are hypersexualised – yet our nipples are often censored. And the nipples we do see are almost always the same: small, pert, pink, probably symmetrical and located on a slim, white, cis-gender body. Not only is this lack of representation damaging, but focuses too much on aesthetics. We’re joined by two amazing…

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1: Body Image in Lockdown (With Body Image & Mental Health Campaigner Natasha Devon) 31:25

4y ago31:25

31:25

The world and its marketing agency might be trying to tell us body positivity is in, but the reaction to singer Adele’s recent social pics show that everyone is still hung up on an ‘ideal’ body. And with that brings a whole heap of questions, problems and anxieties over our bodies. Joining Brogan Driscoll and Rachel Moss, body image and mental heal…

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2: Everything You Want To Know About Vaginal Discharge (With Dr Anita Mitra - Gynaecologist aka Gynae Geek) 27:31

4y ago27:31

27:31

In this episode of Am I Making You Feel Uncomfortable? we speak to gynaecologist Dr Anitra Mitra - aka Gynae Geek - about everything you wanted to know about vaginas and discharge but felt too embarrassed to ask. Chatting to Brogan Driscoll and Rachel Moss, the Gynae Geek tells us all about discharge and its importance in a happy sex life. Go behin…

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3: The Art Of Masturbation (With Alix Fox) 37:34

4y ago37:34

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This episode of Am I Making You Uncomfortable? is all about enjoying time with yourself. Journalist and sex educator Alix Fox joins Brogan Driscoll and Rachel Moss to chat sex toys, stimulation and how you can have a relaxed, enjoyable time of self-love. Go behind the scenes. Subscribe to our newsletter to hear what inspired us to tackle the topics…

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1: Am I Making You Uncomfortable? Trailer 2:02

4y ago2:02

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A new, weekly women's health podcast brought to you by HuffPost. This podcast is a frank, honest conversation about women's bodies, health and private lives. Fearless, inclusive and empowering, we cover under-reported issues and tackle the topics you're too squeamish to talk to your friends about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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