This week we revisit the idea of normalizing mental health and whether our experiences have helped us accomplish this. Tangents include our quest for guests, comfort shows, Portia de Rossi’s anorexia memoir, medical hot takes, capitalism, and a massive breakthrough in the case of the mystery farm animals. Enjoy! 
Books we mentioned in this episode:
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<li>Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia De Rossi</li>
<li>Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits, F*ckups, and Failures by Jennifer Romolini</li>
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Credits:
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 <li>Theme song is <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/Live_at_WFMU_on_Talks_Cheap_June_2nd_2011/Whines_-_06_-_Insane_OK" target="_blank">Insane OK</a> by The Whines via Free Music Archive</li>
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#135 The Real Work (Happens on LiveJournal) feat. Vikki

Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Christina and Lauren tackle mental health struggles with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you'll join the conversation!