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No Country for Old Women
Bringing back the joy
Season 1, Ep. 8
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This week! Kimberly's crying. Jenn's trying to "bring back joy," and they're talking all about friend breakups, Kash Patel, personal perception, Mel Robbins, information overload, and the mind-bending news channel that is Instagram. Plus self-deprecation, sarcasm, razzing, haters, and other GenX hallmarks!
Where to find us:
- Our Patreon: patreon.com/NoCountryForOldWomen [WITH NEW CREATIVE PRO TIER!]
- Our Instagram: @nocountryforoldwomenpod
- Jenn's newsletter: jennromolini.substack.com
- Kimberly's newsletter: kimberlyharrington.substack.com
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5. Resting f*ck-off face
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