The Ordinary is the Extraordinary- Episode #756

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The Ordinary is the Extraordinary- Episode #756

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62 minutes

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Mar 19, 2024

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Todd & Cathy discuss why it’s the ordinary moments that make us feel connected and content, and why what we end up missing are the simple things, not the big things. They also discuss the five things that make someone a Gen Xer, have a follow-up discussion about astrology and its usefulness, and Cathy talks about her new book RESTORING OUR GIRLS, coming in early 2025.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (25)

Zen Parenting is a weekly online radio discussion between a spiritual and emotional mom (Cathy Cassani Adams) and a logical and practical dad (Todd Adams). Anyone else living a life like that?

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