Show Notes
In the year 7 season finale I was so excited to chat with B.K. Jackson (aka Kate), the incredible founder of Severance magazine and editor of the brilliant new essay collection, Relative Strangers. We had a great conversation into her incredibly complex discovery story which includes 9 siblings, and we spoke about the healing power of storytelling. Resources Mentioned: Relative Strangers edited by B.K. Jackson Severance Magazine edited by B.K. Jackson B.K. Jackson's ADHD Substack NPE St...
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