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WTB with Jen Brister, Maureen Younger and Allyson June Smith

Episode Seventy One: Struggling To Cry Is Like A Tricky Poo

Ep. 71

Content Warning - We return after a rather unexpected absence and talk a lot about grief. Trust me, you will laugh - this week’s double Be More Maureen is GOLD. But you may also cry. Regardless, you’re in for it.


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Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. 

Artwork by Haiminh Le. 

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Hosted by @JenBrister, @AllysonJSmith, @MaureenYounger. Brought to you by @ImpatientUK.

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