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EP 5: "Balance" is Crap!

Season 2, Ep. 5

Chaos is the reality this week as Tova and Kristen get really real about the usual daily challenges, mixed in with those unexpected surprises in their lives. They agree that balance is indeed elusive, and share steps they take to try find happiness in everyday. They also chat about sibling spats, and the animals making headlines in not so news! Beavers, raccoons and kids oh my!


Kristen’s article on balance https://kristenhewitt.me/why-balance-is-crap-how-to-really-find-peace/

Beaver secretion bourbon https://apnews.com/4cfea53713eb4205a3d6fc227894ebc2

Daring raccoon http://m.startribune.com/skyscraper-climbing-raccoon-rescued-will-be-set-free-in-the-wild/485398071/

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