On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we get into our psychology bag. A discussion around the dangers of being raised as the “good kid” in the household, and the mental and emotional challenges that appear later in life, as a result.

Twitter clip from the Hot Button Segment - https://twitter.com/meenaharris/status/1255224716178198529?s=21

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Wellness Segment - Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote drops an incredible playlist for our Quarantine listening pleasure https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fNGxKnSCWAMz59uaCcfBH?si=xdQgxc1cS8WWrSBQ1KZ6tA

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