Best Emma S Diary Podcasts (2024)

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The Worst Pain Of My Life: Inside Jordy's CAR-T Cell Infusion Journey + Q&A 55:15

4h ago55:15

55:15

Jordy takes us through the entire journey of her recent hospital stay for her CAR-T cell infusion. From the highs and lows to the most excruciating headaches she's ever experienced, Jordy shares her candid reflections on this challenging period at Mass General Hospital. Now that she's out of the hospital, she discusses how she's feeling and what li…

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America’s first female president? All eyes on Kamala Harris 30:04

12m ago30:04

30:04

This November, Americans will have the opportunity to elect their first female president. After securing enough support from her delegates, Vice President Kamala Harris looks set to take on former president and convicted felon Donald Trump in the next election. But will Americans vote her in? In this episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by Caitríona Per…

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Jordy LIVE From The Hospital & Glioblastoma Awareness Day (feat. Lindsay Firestone) 1:38:11

2h ago1:38:11

1:38:11

In this surreal episode of Grief Street, we join Jordy as she chats with Erica from her hospital bed at Mass General Hospital, just hours before her crucial infusion. They navigate the complex emotions of hope, fear, and resilience in the face of Jordy's upcoming trial which has garnered some popularity thanks to New York Magazine. Lindsay Fireston…

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Kitty Ruskin: A year of casual sex 42:17

13m ago42:17

42:17

At the beginning of 2019, writer and journalist Kitty Ruskin was young, free, and single and eager to give her sex life a bit of a shake-up. Having previously shunned the idea of one-night stands and kissing complete strangers, Ruskin decided to embrace her sexuality and embark upon a year of no-strings, casual sex. Partly inspired by Sex and the C…

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The Last Day: A Boston Farewell & The TFMR Mama (feat. Emma Belle) 1:28:38

8d ago1:28:38

1:28:38

In this heartfelt episode of Grief Street, Jordy and Erica spend their final day together in Boston before parting ways for another month. With a mix of bittersweet moments and deep reflections, they navigate the emotions of their impending separation. Joining them is Emma Belle, the inspiring founder of TFMR Mamas, a supportive community for those…

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Laura Dockrill: Love, longing & postpartum psychosis 45:48

19d ago45:48

45:48

Laura Dockrill was just 14 years old when she first set eyes on her husband, Maccabees guitarist Hugo White. The pair quickly began an intense relationship, exchanging carefully curated mixtapes and letters doused in Body Shop perfume. Despite a longing on both sides, the teenagers never let their friendship spill over into romance. It is this tale…

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Jordy's Brain Surgery Aftermath & The Visibly Invisible Disease 1:57:17

15d ago1:57:17

1:57:17

Jordy and Erica are finally reunited in Boston just days following Jordy’s second craniotomy. Tune in to hear how Jordy’s surgery went and what's next. Then join us for a powerful conversation with a friend who bravely shares her journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for the first time. Hear the intimate details of her diagnosis, the struggles of li…

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Fiona McPhillips: When We Were Silent 30:28

14d ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, author and journalist Fiona McPhillips talks to Róisín Ingle about her new novel, When We Were Silent. It’s a thriller set in a Dublin convent school, where a culture of silence and abuse is rampant. The story was partly inspired by the 2020 podcast series about disgraced Irish swim coach George Gibney. In this wide-ranging convers…

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Jordy’s Emotional Goodbye & The Best Grief Expert We Know (feat. Debi Frankle) 1:27:13

22d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Jordy and Erica share their final conversation on the pod before Jordy departs for Boston to participate in a critical clinical trial in Boston at Mass General Hospital. With hearts heavy, they discuss the immense challenges and emotional toll the next few months will bring. In today’s episode, they are joined by Jordy's previous clinical superviso…

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Ready For It? It’s our Taylor Swiftathon 1:09:41

21d ago1:09:41

1:09:41

The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…

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Died By Suicide (feat. Tessa Harrington) 1:08:22

1M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

In this deeply moving episode of Grief Street, we are honored to welcome Tessa Harrington, the insightful host of the Died By Suicide podcast. Tessa opens up about the life-altering impact of her husband's suicide, sharing her journey through unimaginable grief, profound loss, and the ongoing process of healing. Tessa's candid discussion provides a…

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Why engineering needs more women 36:44

28d ago36:44

36:44

Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…

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Can A Cross-Country Move Cure Jordy? (feat. Alex Firestone) 59:55

1M ago59:55

59:55

Live from a hotel lobby in San Diego on our grandma-mom-babies trip, we welcome Alex Firestone, Erica and Jordy's best friend since kindergarten, to discuss the recent and devastating news of Jordy's brain tumor returning. As we process this difficult update, we delve into themes of sadness and fear surrounding Jordy's timeline and the uncertaintie…

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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan 38:19

1M ago38:19

38:19

According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…

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Breaking The Silence: Postpartum Depression In Dads (feat. Hank Glassner) 1:20:10

1M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Join us on this special Father’s Day episode of Grief Street as we delve into a deeply personal narrative. Jordy's husband, Hank, the producer of Grief Street, bravely shares his journey through postpartum depression following the birth of their son. Hank candidly navigates the raw emotions of shame and guilt, but ultimately finds his way to hope a…

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Surviving the split: How to have a good divorce in Ireland 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

When it comes to getting divorced in Ireland, many couples end up going through the Irish courts to settle their separation agreements. This process often involves one side battling against the other and can, in some cases, take years to finalise, costing anywhere from twenty to sixty thousand euros. According to divorce expert and author Michelle …

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Lucie Fink: I Ain't Gonna Live Forever 1:37:31

2M ago1:37:31

1:37:31

Jordy loved chatting with @luciebfink on The Real Stuff Podcast much that we had to have her join us on Grief Street ❤️ Lucie Fink, is the queen of honest conversations. She is a renowned host, content creator, and advocate for authentic living. With her genuine approach and passion for meaningful discussions, she's known for exploring a wide range…

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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran 53:19

2M ago53:19

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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …

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The Scanxiety Diaries: Jordy's MRI Results 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

🧠🤞🧠 Diving into the depths of our worries and fears on this week’s episode of Grief Street, Erica and Jordy vulnerably discuss pre-MRI scanxiety, middle-of-the-night existential musings, and navigating the balance of sitting in the discomfort of the unknown and accepting that which is outside of your control. You’ll meet Erica’s cats, learn about J…

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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…

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You Gotta Fight For Trans Rights (feat. Era Steinfeld) 1:13:06

2M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Take a walk with us down memory lane as we chat with our middle school bestie, Era Steinfeld! In today’s episode we learn so much about Era’s experience as a trans woman living in Texas– navigating a world that is not set up for her best interests and safety, relationship changes as she came into her selfhood, and how grief is a major piece of her …

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …

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A Daughter's Legacy: Her Fight To Cure Brain Cancer (feat. Amber Barbach) 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

Imagine learning your father has terminal brain cancer when you’re across the world at 21 years old… In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, today we welcome Amber Barbach, Founder & Director of the Glioblastoma Research Organization to Grief Street. Amber shares how her father’s death from Glioblastoma in 2018 has impacted her perspective on livi…

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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…

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Meet Our Moms — Love, Loss & Life Lessons 1:23:20

3M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

💐❤️MEET OUR MOMS❤️💐 Join us for an intimate conversation about life, loss and love that comes along with motherhood. We discuss mothering without a mother, the grief of losing a best friend, and the difficulty of watching your children experience grief and growth. Thank you to our moms for modeling vulnerability, tenderness and honesty. We are who …

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BONUS EPISODE — TFMR Awareness Day 50:15

3M ago50:15

50:15

💕BONUS EPISODE💕 In honor of TFMR Awareness Day on May 4th, we are releasing an extra episode to share the stories of the most compassionate mothers who terminated their pregnancies for medical reasons. While sometimes TFMR can feel so different than other forms of baby loss, there are so many unique experiences within the TFMR community. We asked Y…

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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers 59:51

3M ago59:51

59:51

It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…

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Sexual Assault At School (feat. Emily Moser) 56:10

3M ago56:10

56:10

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Moser, a remarkable survivor and wellness coach, as she opens up about her journey from trauma to triumph. Emily bravely shares the harrowing details of the sexual assault that happened on her high school campus from an absolute stranger. She has since dedicated herself to helping others as a wellness coach. …

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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…

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Best Friend Sad Sh*t 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

After listening back to our first episode, we decided we hadn’t modeled the vulnerability we’re hoping to maintain on Grief Street with each other and our guests! Are we perfectionists? Are we avoidant? Maybe a mix of both…but challenge accepted! So please enjoy part 2 of our premiere episode of Grief Street — a raw glimpse into never been told fee…

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A Walk Down Grief Street 25:17

3M ago25:17

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In the premiere episode of Grief Street, hosts Jordy Glassner, LMFT and Erica Rozmid, PhD invite you to join them on the grief journey that led to the creation of this passion project. As lifelong friends of 27 years and licensed therapists, Jordy and Erica share their mission behind launching Grief Street. They offer a glimpse into their enduring …

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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …

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Rebecca Ivory: Free Therapy 42:40

3M ago42:40

42:40

In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…

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Simone Gannon: Beauty through the ages 52:33

3M ago52:33

52:33

Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…

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Living with Endometriosis 53:53

4M ago53:53

53:53

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so in this episode, we want to highlight the experience of two women living with the condition. Dearbhail Ormond is an entrepreneur and mother of one, with stage four endometriosis, who waited a staggering 18 years to get a diagnosis after seeing more than 20 doctors. Ormond tells Aideen Finnegan about her st…

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Jan Brierton: Everybody Is A Poem 33:09

4M ago33:09

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It’s World Poetry Day today, so what better way to celebrate it than with one of our favourite poets and friend of the show, Jan Brierton. In this episode, Brierton, a self-described ‘accidental’ poet, joins Róisín Ingle to talk about her new book, Everybody Is A Poem. It’s s beautiful collection covering themes of love, loss, menopause, midlife, t…

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Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients 59:05

5M ago59:05

59:05

Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture’s breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she’s launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to…

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International Women’s Day: The war on women in Palestine 44:00

5M ago44:00

44:00

This International Women’s Day, we are turning our attention to the plight of Palestinian women and children. So far, more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the majority of which have been women and children. The UN and Human Rights Watch have called it a “war on women”, with an average of 63 women killed every si…

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The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to w…

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Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries 44:04

5M ago44:04

44:04

In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British author and journalist Sarah Gristwood, who has just released her new book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries. It’s a captivating collection of diary entries from women, looking back over four centuries, to discover how their experience of everyday life has changed down the years and also h…

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Overcoming perfectionism: Fiona Brennan and Edel Coffey 53:20

5M ago53:20

53:20

Being a perfectionist may sound like a good thing, but don’t let the name fool you. A perfectionist’s life is far from perfect. If you are one, or you know one well, you’ll likely know of the debilitating effects that can come with a perfectionist’s constant quest for excellence. So why does it manifest and who is more likely to struggle with it? T…

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Make Gaeilge Great Again: Áine Gallagher and Mollie Guidera 40:51

5M ago40:51

40:51

In today’s episode, we’re dusting off our ‘cúpla focal’ and talking about the joys of Gaeilge with two Irish language innovators, Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie and comedian Áine Gallagher. But, don’t worry, you don’t need to have any Irish to enjoy this conversation. Guidera, an online Irish teacher tells Róisin Ingle how she discovered her …

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Missing Persons: Clair Wills on the search for her secret cousin 46:02

6M ago46:02

46:02

In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British academic and author Clair Wills. In her new book Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother’s Secrets, Wills brings the reader on an intimate journey through her family history and lays bare the brutal treatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers. The wheels were set in motion for this book in the early 90s,…

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Breakdown: Cathy Sweeney 53:35

6M ago53:35

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Breakdown is the debut novel from author and former English teacher Cathy Sweeney. It tells the story of a disillusioned mother, living in a leafy suburb in Dublin, who leaves her house one morning and never returns. In this episode, Sweeney tells Róisín Ingle how she came to write Breakdown and reflects on the stories women still don’t openly tell…

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Breaking barriers: Inny Ekeolu and Aghogho Okpara 57:05

6M ago57:05

57:05

In this episode, we are joined by two young black-Irish women who have excelled in their respective fields of law and medicine, despite plenty of obstacles along the way. Trainee solicitor Inny Ekeolu and second year medical student Aghogho Okpara talk to Róisín Ingle about their career ambitions, tackling imposter syndrome and the importance of re…

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Double Act: Millie Daniel-Dempsey and Amy Robyn Lyster 35:02

6M ago35:02

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All singing, all dancing duo Honey and Lemon are bringing their new show Double Act to the Project Arts Theatre on January 18th. It’s a whistle-stop tour of the history of women in entertainment. Think French & Saunders, The Cheeky Girls and Thelma & Louise. Honey and Lemon consists of Millie Daniel-Dempsey and Amy Robyn Lyster, two multidisciplina…

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Your favourite episodes of 2023 31:48

7M ago31:48

31:48

This week, as we ease into the rhythm of a brand new year, we are taking the opportunity to bring you some highlights from your favourite episodes of The Women’s Podcast in 2023. You’ll hear Marian Keyes sharing some learnings on life as she celebrated her 60th birthday, author and academic Katriona O’Sullivan on how a chance encounter transformed …

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The Women's Podcast 2023 Review 50:52

7M ago50:52

50:52

2023: It was a year that broke global temperature records, riots took over the streets of Dublin and the world looked on in horror as more than 20,000 people were killed in the Gaza Strip, around 70% of which were women and children. HSE-funded fertility treatment became available to couples and the Irish football team did us proud at the Women’s W…

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The Book Club: Christmas gift recommendations 41:08

7M ago41:08

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If you’re looking for a last minute gift idea, you can never go wrong with a good book. So that’s why we’ve gathered our book clubbers, Niamh Towey, Bernice Harrison, Róisín and Ann Ingle in studio to share their favourite reads of 2023. Their recommendations include a collection of feminist essays, an unforgettable memoir and a best-selling novel …

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EPISODE 40: Signing off 8:31

8M ago8:31

8:31

It’s time to say bye bye from ‘baby’ Niamh and her mums! But before we go, here’s an update on the last 6 months and some reflections on the whirlwind parenting journey so far.By Emma Goswell

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