This week Emily talks to herself about the 25 things she’s learned in 2025 about herself, others, and this wretched world at large. She covers everything from pals to poop to polyester to poor fornication and everything in between. Here’s to hoping 2026 is filled with lots of giggles, big bank accounts, and clean STD tests!

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This week Emily talks to Rae and Dana Pich, fraternal twin sisters from SoCal. From sharing a womb to sharing friends to sharing clothes, these sisters uncover the pros and cons of having a built-in best friend. They’ll dig into the classic nature-versus-nurture debate and weigh in on whether twin telepathy is the real deal or just a myth.

@gr8danee_ @raerae.raeee

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This week Emily talks to midwife, Ray Weber to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions about midwifery and out-of-hospital birth. They share their inspiration, their exhaustive training, and the rigorous standards midwives follow to keep clients safe from the first consult to ongoing prenatal care. Find out why there’s a growing desire for families to choose midwifery over traditional hospital births.

https://longbeachmidwife.com/

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