The truth about the pill

The truth about the pill

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The dangers of future-tripping (Encore episode)

Cheers to the present! We will never be able to tell the future, so why spend the energy worrying about it? In this episode of Thick & Thin, my goal is to stop wasting my time trying to control the narrative, but sometimes the anticipatory anxiety and endless what-ifs, win. Thank ...  Show more

It’s ok to be sensitive (Encore episode)

Sensitivity is not an overreaction. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I'm glad to reconnect with my sensitive side knowing that I genuinely give and care about other people to the best of my ability. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Thanks to our sponsors! Get a ...  Show more

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