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Episode 175: Time to Bloom with Doree Shafrir

Finally, it’s The One Where Kate Interviews Doree! In celebration of Doree’s new book Thanks for Waiting: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer, they discuss her life as a late bloomer, her writing process, how she handles rejection, and tips on dating.



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