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Jan 23Β·edited Jan 23Liked by Sophia Le

This was an excellent conversation, Sophia and Maddie! I have to give it another listen to pick up on all the topics discussed. Although I will say Maddie that you are probably further along in the book now! I briefly derailed...

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Thank you to both of you for speaking so honestly and giving your learnings and experience so generously. Hard times can be such merciless teachers. It makes it easier to stomach to not do it alone. Thank you for keeping me company :)

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Sophia, what an *enormous* pleasure to speak with you! Thank you so much for creating the space for this conversation.

It's been so interesting to write about the topics of change, uncertainty and transition over the last yearβ€”but it's extra-impactful to talk with other people (like you!) about how these topics have manifested in their lives. Thank you for offering such beautiful, personal reflections on all of the above!

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Sophia and Maddie... thank you! I SOOO needed to hear this right now, as my own stuff is feeling super uncertain and I'm constantly battling inner turmoil with money, life, aging parents... I can go on and on. Maddie, I can totally relate your mom's situation with my parents. I will be checking out your Substack and I love the idea of experimentation.

Whenever I feel like I'm losing control (not that I even have control to begin with, but my brain defaults to believing that I have control!), I treat things as an experiment and see how I respond to certain situations. I write these moments down in my journal and oddly, it gives me some sense of control and makes me feel better. But mostly, these moments teach me that no matter what, things will be okay. I've made it this far, right? :)

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Jan 27Liked by Sophia Le

Great interview and covered so many interesting topics and advice. I so appreciate when people are able to open up with their experience in order to help others. Thank you Maddie and Sophie!

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