186. I'm back from my unexpected break!

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186. I'm back from my unexpected break!

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Sep 22, 2022

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7 Days Free of the Mama Bear Daily at https://mamabearmedia.teachable.com/p/mama-bear-daily Mary Susan's art: www.marysusanmcconnellart.com

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Sep 22, 2022

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The Mama Bear Podcast is a place for women raising children with special needs to get together and chat about life. Mary Susan McConnell and her guests discuss the beautiful highs and the extreme lows that can come with parenting on such unique journeys. Conversations are fun, candid, and you may want headphones (adult language warning).

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