This episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice" covers Nicole and Patricia's recent activities, including a trip to Santa Rosa, obtaining library cards, and trying new hobbies like crochet and Pilates. They introduce and explain the communication tool "some/many/most," which helps avoid sweeping generalizations in conversations. The hosts also discuss their current reads and emphasize the importance of taking breaks and showing kindness to oneself.

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• Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate)

• Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod

• Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter

• EEDA Pod: Why and How To Ask For What You Want

• EEDA Newsletter Vol 6, Res 16: What is Needed to Help People Leave Substack

• EEDA Newsletter Vol 6, Res 21: Postage Stamps, Revolutionary Actions, & Help for Sore Feet

• EEDA Newsletter Vol 5, Iss 19: My Most-Used Communication Technique

• Human Rites by Juno Dawson

• The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer, illustrated by John Burgoyne

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