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The Messy Middle: The Origins of Self Care (And, It's Not What You Might Think)

Podcast: The Happily Never After
Published: Jan 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 1152
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Summary

The Messy Middle features casually unhinged bonus episodes while The Happily Never After is between seasons. Short and sweet, they get right to the point. Today we're talking about the origins of self care, and why it's rooted in social justice.