Best Slacklining Podcasts (2024)

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New Year, New Chapter, Same Fabulous You! 16:50

8M ago16:50

16:50

Happy 2024! I've got an amazing episode for you this week: Welcome back Jen Zwinck, Kelly Dunham, and Amanda Cupcake. Toward the end of the year, I asked some of my favorite guests and yours of 2023 to share a little bit about what they've been up to since they've been on the podcast and maybe share a bit of wisdom or thoughts that they have about …

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Five Theatre Girls: How Five "Normal" Women Took to the National Theatre's Largest Stage 51:04

10M ago51:04

51:04

The Five Theatre Girls: five women from Doncaster, who were never professional actors but just performed on one of Great Britain's most revered stages. Sandra, Christine, Ruth, Sharon and Sally were part of The Odyssey: The Underworld at the National Theatre of Great Britain, the culmination of a project that has brought amazing change to all of th…

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Embracing and Letting Go of the Labels the Define Us with Alison Wearing 58:34

11M ago58:34

58:34

For Alison Wearing, experiencing a big change at age 12, her father coming out as gay in the 1970s, led to big changes in her adult life as well. Alison and Kristin talk about how Alison became a writer after failing English in school, how the dismissal of her second manuscript led to her taking the stage, and how letting go of the labels that defi…

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Enjoying the Sweet Taste of Success, Amanda Cupcake 51:38

11M ago51:38

51:38

Amanda Rudd, aka Amanda Cupcake, started out in fashion but the fast pace and stress led to anxiety and health problems. She did something she thought she'd never do (listen to the podcast to find out what!), which has allowed her to discover that sometimes the best fashion model is a cupcake and success isn't always what we think. For more on Aman…

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Mid-Life Interiors Guru & Content Creator, Joanne Hardcastle 43:44

1y ago43:44

43:44

Joanne Hardcastle's unexpected midlife success as an interiors guru and content creator led to, amongst other things, her appearance on Interior Design Masters, interior design's answer to the Great British Bake-Off. Joanne's current chapter, which she's calling "the fun chapter" of her life, only happened after the ups and downs of life, love, and…

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From Blowing Up Her Life to Never Been Happier, Amber James 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

Despite a "having it all" life in New York City, under the surface, Amber James was anything but happy. A pandemic, two health crises, and a family death led Amber to take a risk, blow up her life, and start all over again. "I think that's why I'm sharing my story now is I want other women to be able to tell their stories, to find their voice, take…

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Are You Sitting Comfortably? Then I'll Begin with Christine Hayward 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

Christie Hayward is living in two worlds- the one that she loves to reminisce about and share with audiences in her show, Memories of the Early 1950s, and the one where she’s checking things off her bucket list, including presenting the show at her first Edinburgh Fringe at age 77. And it’s not just performing- Christine is busy running a plant bus…

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Moving to the Front of the Class with Wellness and Yoga Coach, Kim Hughes 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

A limb difference at birth meant Kim Hughes' confidence was shaken at an early age. Years in a career that just wasn't right for her and a lifetime struggling to settle, finally changed after a relationship catastrophe in her forties. Now 51, Kim has gone to the front of the class literally (she's a yoga teacher!) and is letting go of judgment, mai…

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The Second Chapter 100th Episode Special! (Part 2 - aka Episode 101!) 39:52

1y ago39:52

39:52

PODCAST EPISODE RECOMMENDATION! This is the second half of the 100th episode of The Second Chapter, also known as episode 101. Kristin is back with the seven guests she spoke with last week, some of your listener favourites from the first 99 episodes of The Second Chapter. If you haven't listened to the first part of this conversation, it's also re…

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The Second Chapter 100th Episode Special! (Part 1) 45:36

1y ago45:36

45:36

For The Second Chapter's 100th episode, Kristin is joined by not one, not two, but seven of her former guests. These seven women are some of the podcast listener's favourites - an array of exciting and insightful women who have changed their careers and/or lives after 35. Joining for this special episode are: yoga instructor (and then some) Louise …

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Being the More Loving One with Journalist and Author, Judy Foreman 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

Judy Foreman's life changes have happened through her journey from childhood abuse to empowerment. After an abusive childhood, Judy discovered the unyielding spirit that led her to peace. In Judy's latest book, Let The More Loving One Be Me, she takes us through a journey over 70 years covering her growth, deep fulfilment, rewarding work, and most …

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Supporting Girls in Business - Treppie Founder, Jennifer Andrews 51:15

1y ago51:15

51:15

Jennifer Andrews was a speech therapist ready for something different. A gift from a young client provided the spark and led Jennifer to using her love of connection to found treppie.com Treppie is an online e-commerce marketplace for girls and young women, ages nine to 25 (or so) to sell their unique handcrafted products in a community-based and m…

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Coming Down to Earth with Novelist and Mother Who Makes, Matilda Leyser 46:41

1y ago46:41

46:41

Matilda Leyser is the author of No Season but the Summer, a novel that combines the Greek Persephone myth with modern day England, climate change, and, ultimately, a story about mother-daughter relationships. But being a novelist is just one of her second chapter stories, after running away from words to join the circus (amongst other things!) Mati…

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Happy Anniversary with Subhah and Valerie! 22:01

1y ago22:01

22:01

We can't believe it's been a year already! We're so grateful for everyone who has listened, followed and reviewed our pod! We've had such a blast unpacking everyone's family baggage that we're taking a break to create some more of our own. That's right, we're taking a small summer break to recharge. On this episode we share a few untold family stor…

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I Worked For That Obama Guy with Josh Burstein 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

You read that right; our guest this week worked for Obama! Naturally, we feel way more legit. Josh Burstein is a comedian, journalist, and political strategist who directed videos for the Obama Administration and Biden campaigns and currently hosts a weekly series online called "U Need To Know This!" for Mashable. We were thrilled to chat with him …

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S*x Lies and The War with Brad Stoll 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

36:53

He's eating weird, hyped up sh*t so you don't have to! It's actor, comedian Brad Stoll who does a comedic food review series on Social Media called Resent Reviews. He talks growing up on the east coast, murders, and his holocaust surviving grandpa's wild memoir! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the s…

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No One Wants To Be The Old B*tch On MTV with Tori Piskin 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

34:47

We're so stoked to have Tori Piskin on the pod this week! Tori was named a Comic to Watch as part of the 2019 NY Comedy Festival, and her podcast that she co-hosts with her mom, "Got It From My Mama", is in the top 50 comedy iTunes charts. Settle in while we chat reality tv chaos, ballerina rules, pilates instructors, and more! Be sure to rate, rev…

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Chai and Trauma with Reem Edan 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

30:11

Get ready sugar addicts because we've got a sweet a** episode featuring Reem Edan! Reem is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer, actress, and internationally touring stand-up comedian who can be seen performing on ShahidVIP’s "Stand Up Sketch Show,” on IG pages like “Family Guy,” and more! She shares tips on surviving rude auntie…

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Wipe My Mom's Biryani Off Of Your Mouth Before You Talk To Me with Zahra Ali 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

Get ready ya little gems, it's Zahra Ali week! You've seen her on NBC, Revolt TV, and she's one of the producers of the nationally touring standup show "Facial Recognition Comedy." Listen now for thoughts on surviving the apocalypse, how trauma makes family more chill, and why strict households almost always backfire. Be sure to rate, review, subsc…

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Never Too Late to Become a Money Wise Woman with Patricia Stallworth 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

42:11

In this, my last episode of season nine, I'm speaking with Patricia Stallworth. The subject of money is one that many of us are uncomfortable discussing, which is why I loved having Patricia as a guest! After her own divorce, which led to some painful money realisations, Patricia now helps others, especially women, plan for their financial futures.…

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Deadly Shrimp and The Not So Ruined Dress With Jaclyn Marfuggi 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

35:32

Get ready for an absolute blast with Jaclyn Marfuggi! She's the fierce female emcee of Magic Mike Live Las Vegas. When she's not rocking the minds of horny bachelorette parties and Vegas crowds, she's bringing the heat at comedy clubs with her stand-up skills. You can catch her as the co-host of "The Yo Show with Michael Yo" podcast and dive into m…

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From 'Traumatic Overload' to The Good Stripper, Marci Warhaft 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

56:32

'Traumatic overload' destroyed Marci Warhaft’s self-esteem and left her grasping for control - leading to years of eating disorders, promiscuity and doing things that she wasn’t proud of to survive. In her book, The Good Stripper, Marci chronicles a double- or even triple- life: mother of two by day, stripper by night, and obsessed fitness fanatic …

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My Divorce Cake Keeps Going Viral with Liz Stone 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

33:12

Liz Stone is with us this week showing the world that lawyers can be funny! When she's not reading contracts you can catch Liz being hilarious all around Las Vegas and yucking it up on Amazon's Laugh After Dark. Brace yourselves for a NSFW episode discussing how to spell certain bodily fluids, phallic cakes, and family pranks that went a little *to…

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Living the Green Fairytale, with Absinthia Vermut 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

Absinthia Vermut's love for art history and unusual parties led her to an event in 1996, where she tried absinthe (illegally) for the first time. Fast-forward to the legalisation of absinthe in the US and Absinthia is channeling her passion for the notorious "Green Fairy" into making award-winning small batch absinthe. But she's also doing things h…

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A Comical Second Helping, Ex-Nun Kelli Dunham 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

Kelli Dunham is a standup comic, a registered nurse, an author, a storyteller, and... wait for it... an ex nun. Kelli's website says, "I don't know how all of this came together on a resume", but I've done my best to find out, though there is so much beyond what we got to speak about*! Having lost two partners between the ages of 38 and 43, Kelli i…

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Poop Avengers and Slacklining with Alex Hooper 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

42:53

Get ready for a hot one! Roast master Alex Hooper is on this week’s pod. Alex is an LA based, comedian and actor who’s been featured on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, and more. Join us as we discuss being a dickhead kid, impulsive moms with a heart of gold, and finding a love for life! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all…

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Hugh Heffner Said We Were Ugly with Michelle Murphy 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

41:10

Michelle Murphy is with us this week y'all! Michelle is an LA-based comedian, storyteller, and actor who has been featured in the New York Times Bestselling book, How To Tell A Story, and you can also hear all about how she got scammed on The Moth's PRX Podcast. Join us as we discuss Hugh Hefner's college tour, juggling, running away from home, and…

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Grabbing Life By the Slice with Pizza Artist, Miriam Weiskind 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

51:40

This week I’m speaking with pizza artist, Miriam Weiskind. Formerly a graphic designer... ahem, brand strategist... Miriam found a way to combine two of her greatest loves, running and pizza, in a way she never expected. It led to a totally new life of pizza tours, pizza paying it forward and pizza making, getting her through a bad break-up and the…

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Loose Teeth in the Sheets with Shanna Christmas 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

45:15

This week we're giving the gift of the hilarious Shanna Christmas! You've seen her on "Coming to the Stage" on Pluto TV. She has an awesome comic book out called "You Ain't Nothin' But A Bitch With A Wig On," and she'll be filming a special in Seattle this August. Listen in while we talk growing up in Vegas, prankster fathers, and more but no spoil…

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Blow Drying Your Hair Is For Beauty Queens with Caitlin Peluffo 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

41:24

Get ready for a gut busting episode, because it's Caitlin Peluffo week! One of the rowdiest comedians out there, you've seen her tear up The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Listen in while we explain dry shampoo, determine when to toot in front of a partner, and more but no spoilers! Be sure to rate, review,…

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Writing Her Second Chapter with Author, Lyn Yeowart 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Lyn Yeowart has been a writer for most of her career, but decided to go back for a creative writing master's degree some 30 years after graduating with an education degree. But Lyn's biggest change may have been something that was less to do with writing and career, and more to do with self and worth. Lyn is the author of The Silent Listener. Prope…

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Arm Bars and Turkey Love with Jay Washington 35:23

1+ y ago35:23

35:23

This week on the pod we have the incredible, actor, pro wrestler, and stand up comedian Jay Washington! He took a break from slamming people into tables to regale us with stories of brotherly mischief and club fights, and we couldn't be more grateful! NEW! - Follow the show on Instagram! Jay Washington's website Follow Jay on Instagram + Twitter Su…

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The Squirrels Talk Here?! with Emily Winter 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

We're just going to come out and say it: Our guest Emily Winter is so dang cool. You know her writing from "That Girl Lay Lay" on Nickelodeon, her delightful trivia book "One Day Smarter", and a heap of humor pieces published in places like The New Yorker and The NYT. Get to know her even better while we chat about moving from NYC to LA, being your…

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From Crisis Communication to a More Positive Story, Jane Griffin 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

39:49

Jane Griffin is a former BBC and ITN television and radio news reporter with over 25 years of combined experience in journalism, corporate communication, B2B PR, and crisis communication. Thanks, in part, to a nudge from a former manager, Jane launched her own PR business, Positive Story - not just putting a positive spin on business-to-business PR…

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Square One Mall Goths and Nana's Lobster with Girard Gover 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

49:06

This is one is for all the New Englanders out there! We have the man behind the hilarious Instagram meme page, Square One Mall Goth. We talk grandmas, evil children, and gravitrons with Boston royalty, Girard Gover. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW! - Follow the show on Instagram! Girard Gover's Instagram Sub…

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Taking a Stand for Good Business - World-Changing Woman, Kim Carpenter 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

Kim Carpenter is a keynote speaker, executive coach, author, creator of World Changing Women and founder and CEO of People at the Center. Much of Kim's job is taking a stand for good business and making the workplace more humane but before she could help others align their own lives and values, she had to align her own -- something that required se…

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Fashion Forward with Carly Montag 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

It's Carly Montag week on the pod! Turns out growing up in a passive family environment does not protect you from bananas behavior. Hit play for all things fashion faux pas, judgy jewish grandmas, + caviar controversies. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW! - Follow the show on Instagram! Carly Montag's website …

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Finding Her Why in Life After Loss, Widow 180's Jen Zwinck 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

Widowed in a brutal fashion at 35, Jen Zwinck took some unusual steps to start her second chapter - steps that included moving with her two-year-old to a small Caribbean island. Now Jen has found her "why" through Widow 180 podcast and the Widow Squad- working with other widows to come together, learn new ways to travel the path through grief and u…

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Pizza Scams and Foster Care with Akeem Woods 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

47:34

Fresh off his TV debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden, It's the hilarious comedian Akeem Woods! Akeem drops by the podcast to discuss finding arguably the world's best mom, fun scams, and foster care. Akeem is regularly at the Comedy Cellar and out touring with Godfrey so we're lucky he had the time to share these stories with us! Akeem's …

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From CMO to Creativity and "Condoland" with Author & Actor, Liz Bieler 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

Like so many previous The Second Chapter guests, Liz Bieler followed the path she was told to follow, and for a long time, gave up a creative life she craved. Since letting her creativity flow -- and boy did it flow! -- she's become a jazz singer, a voiceover actor, and now an author with Alice in Condoland now available, and more books coming soon…

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A Sweaty Burp Is Not A Burp with Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

IT'S A PINBALL PARTY!! That's right, we managed to track down the mysterious Editor in Chief of the incredible Nudge Magazine, Ian Jacoby! Get ready for some real nerd shit... and a lot of bodily fluids. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! NEW - Follow the show on Instagram! Nudge Pinball website Follow Nudge on Ins…

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A Very Fit Future Indeed with Your Future Fit Founder, Kate Oakley 50:49

1+ y ago50:49

50:49

This week Kristin is speaking with Kate Oakley. Kate is the founder of Your Future Fit. After 25 years in HR, she's fired up to help women with their physical and mental health in peri- and post-menopause. She realized she wasn't too old to start at 50, and she's on a mission to make this stage of her life- and yours- the best. You can find Kate @y…

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You're Different Now with JB Ball 51:44

1+ y ago51:44

51:44

We don't like to pick favorites, but if we did, JB Ball is on the list! This episode is so dang good, we're not giving you any spoilers. Truly one of the funniest comics working right now, JB has been a writer for a number of Kevin Hart shows, Comedy Central, MTV, Peacock, + more. Keep an eye out for his upcoming special "It's My Privilege"! Be sur…

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There Better Not Be Stains On The Carpet With Tema Sall 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

45:45

We love an LA native, especially when it's Tema Sall! Tema is a comedian + actor who currently has one of the best gigs out there; She works on Abbott Elementary! Get ready for tales of theater kid mayhem and throwing ragers at your parent's house with, well, consequences. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Disclai…

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Take This Saw, Fat Head! With Emily Walsh 44:24

1+ y ago44:24

44:24

This week we’re joined by comedian Emily Walsh who you might know from her hit podcast "Alone at Lunch!" Emily joins to talk awesome WWII Grandpas, & New Hampshire. Listen now to find out why she was flagged by the secret service. And, as always, be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Emily's Podcast Follow Emily on In…

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11 | When Paradise Isn't | A Story of Surviving the Camp Fire 1:30:36

1+ y ago1:30:36

1:30:36

A woman and her family rise above the ashes after watching everything they knew growing up go up in flames. --- In 2018, the world watched as Paradise, California, and its surrounding towns in Butte County, lit up in flames, taking the lives of 85 people and displacing 50,000 more. Cell phone videos of the fear and devastation appeared all over the…

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Talking Wax, Whips and Hairy Bits with Writer, Stephanie Oram 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

33:06

When Covid Lockdown squashed her fledgling business, a recruitment agency aimed at helping over fifties get back into the workplace, Stephanie Oram started writing. The result, Wax, Whips and My Hairy Bits- An Erotic Comedy of Errors, written under pen name SJ Carmine, has been as high as number two on Amazon's best bestseller list, and has started…

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A Literal Rockstar Father, The Mob, and Massholes with Lianne O'Shea 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

Actor, producer, + fellow Masshole Lianne O'Shea is here and we are thrilled! Imagine having a Dad who’s music gets compared to rock legends Led Zeppelin?! We die. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Lianne O'Shea's website Lianne's Dad's album Follow Lianne on Instagram + Twitter Subhah Agarwal's website Follow Sub…

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Goodbye Jebediah! Hello Snake Bites! with Julie Merica 53:50

1+ y ago53:50

53:50

This week we are joined by motivation guru and self-described garbage kid, Julie Merica!! She runs her own very successful podcast called "Make Your Damn Bed" and she joins us on this pod to talk self-help, snakes, and grandma's high grilled cheeses. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on all the things! Listen to Julie's Podcast Foll…

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Aging Well and Finding Unexpected Happiness, Katharine Esty 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

Katharine Esty has had her fair share of chapters and is now living as an 80 something, which is also the title of her book, Eightysomethings- A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness. Eightysomethings includes interviews and advice on life in your eighties, how to have difficult conversations with parents and r…

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