Desperately Missing Work

On this episode: Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp and Jamilah Lemieux tackle a heartbreaking listener letter from a mom who longs for her career. But it’s currently being overshadowed by her kids' needs and a system that isn’t built for working parents. 

Recommendations: 

Jamilah: Baby J on Netflix.

Elizabeth: Animal erasers 

Zak: Osmo

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