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Hey there, welcome back to the show.

You're listening to episode number 308 of Practically Happy.

I'm your host, Miranda Anderson.

Today's episode is about taking care of yourself and looking ahead.

This episode would have been probably really different if I had recorded it a few

days ago, but I'm recording it today, Wednesday, November 6th, which is the day after

election day here in the United States. And it's been an interesting, surprising day for me. I don't know that in kind of being in touch

with family and friends, I don't know that the results of the election, the presidential race

this year were as surprising for people living in different areas of the country as they

were for me.

I really was like holding on to a lot of hope for goodness and equity and civility and respect

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