Suburban Paradise | Canada Geese, Perfect Circles and Crying Messes

About this episode

The episode explores themes of self-acceptance and the complexities of relationships through the lens of nature and personal anecdotes.

Is done still better than perfect? Is the Canada goose a swan in less glamourous clothing? Are people who need people lucky or unlucky? The Queen of the Ducks ( my bff Bekky ) advises not to appear to be chasing the geese. The definition of sloth I printed out ends up being a diversion at the dinner table. "At least you're honest with yourself" says my Aunt Patti. The favorite podcast is not a podcast at all. It is: a VM from Yowei Shaw . DONATE to the Unemployed Philosophers Guild HERE [N.B: its the same as donating to mermaid palace or KP] Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Host: Kaitlin Prest

Guest: Bekky

Topics covered

• self-acceptance
• friendship
• perfectionism
• nature
• family dynamics

Keywords

• Canada geese
• perfection
• friendship
• family
• self-honesty

Sponsors

Unemployed Philosophers Guild

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