# Why I’ll Never Apologize For Wanting It All

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Podcast: [I'd Like To Thank Myself](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-d-like-to-thank-myself-7665047)
Published: 2026-02-10T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1515dec2
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## Resource

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