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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For a fun and informative chat about Minnie's upcoming bar results, the power of failure, and the flaws in the American criminal justice system, tune in to this week's episode of We Are Not Therapists. And don't forget to listen to next week's episode to find out if Minnie passed the bar!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seems like no matter how much money we save, we never have enough to keep our heads above the drowning waters of debt. Can we do anything about that? Also, Minnie will be guest speaking in Christine's classroom about Buddhism in a couple of weeks.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're back! Christine just returned from visiting her grandma in California. Unfortunately, her plane trip didn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Minnie has started the process of tattoo removal. Why? You'll have to listen to find out!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In their inaugural episode, best friends Christine and Minnie discuss Minnie's recent experience with the Florida bar exam. They also discuss the education system. More broadly, their conversation centers around the concept of failure and its value and importance in our lives.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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