The holidays can be *hard*, and if you need some guidance on figuring out how to show up for the people in your life, Nora McInerny knows what she’s talking about. Fire up this rerun from 2021, and crack open her latest book, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781982186715">Bad Vibes Only</a>, which makes for an excellent way to kick of a strong year of reading.   In case of emergency gifts for grown-ups: consumables (candles, condiments, beauty products!). For babies: <a href= "https://www.lewisishome.com/collections/swaddles">Lewis swaddles</a> and <a href= "https://shopstyle.it/l/bwRq8">Sophies</a>. For kids: <a href= "https://tweemade.com/collections/shoptwee">Twee chalk</a>, <a href= "https://www.bellalunatoys.com/products/sunprint-kit">Sunprint Kits</a>, and <a href= "https://us.omy-maison.com/191-giant-posters/">Omy coloring posters</a>.   Dig into everything Nora McInerny puts out into the world, including the tremendous podcast <a href="https://www.ttfa.org/">Terrible, Thanks for Asking</a> and her books <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780062419385">It's Okay to Laugh (Crying Is Cool Too)</a>, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780062792419"> No Happy Endings</a>, and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781982109981">Hot Young Widows Club</a> (and created <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/hotyoungwidowsclub/">a Facebook grief support group</a> of the same name).   <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/07/style/sex-educator-methods-defense.html"> The NYT piece on the sex educator Justine Ang Fonte</a> and the platinum rule.   <a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/promoting-hope-preventing-suicide/201705/ring-theory-helps-us-bring-comfort-in"> The Ring Theory</a>, which we really buy into and talk about a lot!    <a href= "https://akidsbookabout.com/products/a-kids-book-about-empathy?gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcf_2iwjA6C_gg2XdCpN4-w3KYkiZoWA0qTHByxq_09uzJqm8RBWnCbBoCqowQAvD_BwE"> A Kids Book about Empathy</a>...that’s potentially useful for adults, too.   Friends, <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@fashiongirl42069/video/6984121063126945029"> this TikTok series from Carly Aquilino</a> on Y2K fashion.   Hit us with your guest noms—or anything else—at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>. Or join <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>! And try out <a href= "https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu">a Secret Menu membership</a> for a whole lot more recommendations. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Download the free <a href="http://zocdoc.com/athingortwo">Zocdoc</a> app and book that doctor’s appointment. New year, healthy you? Care for your hair with <a href="https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $15 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/">Dear Media</a>

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