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  • Let's Talk: Friendship with Nina Badzin (and Why You Don't Need a Best Friend)
    2026/03/03
    In this episode, Nina Badzin, writer and host of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship podcast, and I talk about how healthy adult friendships and commitment actually work. We explore the concept of open vs. closed friendship markets and what it means when you’re not invited into a long-standing friendship group. How do you handle the emotions? How do you respond with compassion instead of resentment? And how do you stay grounded in your own sense of independence, love and self-worth?We also challenge the myth that you need one “best friend.” Maybe what we need instead are different friendships for different purposes — built on kindness, shared interests, emotional safety, and realistic commitment.This conversation is about friendship, love, relationship dynamics, emotions, compassion, self worth, confidence and commitment in midlife. If you’ve ever felt outside a circle or questioned where you fit, this episode will hit home.A bit about Nina Badzin: DEAR NINA: Conversations About Friendship is a top 1% podcast and newsletter about being a better friend and having better friends.The host, Nina Badzin, a writer who accepted a position as a friendship advice columnist in 2014, never stopped discussing the topic.DEAR NINA, the podcast, started in 2021, and has been referenced in NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, The Skimm, and many other media outlets.-Find Nina Badzin on Instagram, click ⁠here⁠.-Listen to Dear Nina: Conversations about Friendship Nina Badzin's podcast, listen ⁠here⁠.-Go to Nina Badzin's website, click ⁠here⁠.**To read the referenced NYT article by Janice McCabe on Friendship Markets go here.Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it! If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people. Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health and self worth - a holistic look at life.We have our resident cast of characters: ⁠⁠⁠Nicola Morgan⁠⁠⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)⁠⁠⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠⁠⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)⁠⁠⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠⁠⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)⁠⁠⁠Erin Bagwell⁠⁠⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)⁠⁠⁠Amanda Towne⁠⁠⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠.Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod: HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.comInquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com
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    29 分
  • Let's Talk Romance: How Romance Novels Can Enhance Your Love Life: Marriage, Passion & Communication - Sarah Wendell, Romance Blogger Advises on Love, Intimacy, Relationships
    2026/02/24

    Can reading romance novels actually transform your love life?

    This week I’m joined by Sarah Wendell, founder of Smart Bitches Trashy Books. Let's talk about why romance stories aren’t fluff ; they’re emotional aids for happiness and fulfillment. We explore how romance novels enhance trust, communication, commitment, and the kind of passion that evolves and grows with the relationship.

    We talk honestly about what happens when intimacy fades in your relationships and marriage and the “dead bedroom” no one wants to admit to. How courting, real courting, keeps love alive and is necessary to do for your partner but it's not just with lovers; it's with friends and the people who matter including yourself.

    Romance novels remind us that desire begins with emotional connection. That soulmates connect through trust and communication. That passion is nurtured, not assumed. And that the hearts need attention if we expect them to stay open.

    If you care about love, relationships, marriage, emotions, commitment and keeping passion alive long after the honeymoon phase, this episode will change the way you think about romance, on and off the page. Listen up and read on...

    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠⁠Nicola Morgan⁠⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)

    ⁠⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)

    ⁠⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)

    ⁠⁠Erin Bagwell⁠⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)

    ⁠⁠Amanda Towne⁠⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com

    Inquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com


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    58 分
  • Let's Talk Love Predictions for 2026: Marriage, Soulmates, and What’s Coming in Love (Including Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce) with Intuitive Medium, Erin Bagwell
    2026/02/17

    Looking for real relationship advice and love guidance for 2026? In this episode, intuitive Tarot reader Intuitive Medium, Erin Bagwell reveals powerful insights about relationships, emotional healing, and opening our collective hearts to receive love from the cards. We break down what the tarot cards say about love patterns, soul connections, and what’s coming next for all of us — plus a fun and fascinating deep dive into the love story, marriage, and family planning energy surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

    If you’re navigating love, healing after loss, dating again, or manifesting a healthy relationship, this episode delivers intuitive wisdom, practical relationship advice, and hopeful predictions for the future of love midlife and all ages.

    Erin Bagwell can be found on Instagram, TikTok and her new podcast, The Hidden History of Magick and subscribe to her Patreon account.


    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠Nicola Morgan⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)

    ⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)

    ⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)

    ⁠Erin Bagwell⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)

    ⁠Amanda Towne⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com

    Inquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com


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    37 分
  • Let's Talk Love: How to Date Well with Self Care with Dating Coach, Natalie Gaglione
    2026/02/10

    Let's talk because Valentine’s Day is around the corner — but dating, relationships and love in midlife (or any age) can be tricky. Our resident Dating Coach, Nats Gaglione shares the secrets to keeping new relationships from taking over your life, preserving self care and emotional well being to decoding the 37% rule in the dating game. Plus, we break down Nats' must-do “Love Audit” — the ultimate checklist to become a better partner In love. If you want to enjoy dating while managing your stress about it this episode is your guide.

    To get your Love Audit from Natalie Gaglione visit her here. You can also find her on Instagram.

    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠Nicola Morgan⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)

    ⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)

    ⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)

    ⁠Erin Bagwell⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)

    ⁠Amanda Towne⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com

    Inquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com



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    49 分
  • Let's Talk Why “What’s Your Sign?” actually Matters — Astrology, Dating & Love with Robin Wald, Cosmic Wisdom Coach
    2026/02/03

    Let's talk about why Dating is confusing. Relationships are complicated. And sometimes, you just can’t figure out why. Why the old pick up line, "What's your sign?" really matters in a love match?

    In this episode of Heavens to Betsy, Betsy Ronel sits down with Robin Wald to break it all down. Starting with decoding Mercury Retrograde giving us all the tea about what really goes on during a retrograde - it's not supposed to be negative time. They talk astrology as a tool in dating and relationships for understanding timing, energy, and communication—not as a prediction machine. From surviving bad dates, understanding mixed signals, to thriving in relationships, this conversation is equal parts humorous, honest, and practical.

    If you’ve ever wondered why love feels 'off'—or wanted a little cosmic insight to make sense of it—this episode is for you.

    You can find Robin here to book a session or subscribe to her complimentary newsletter.

    You listen to her podcast The Wisdom We Share here.


    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠Nicola Morgan⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)

    ⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)

    ⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)

    ⁠Erin Bagwell⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)

    ⁠Amanda Towne⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com

    Inquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com


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    38 分
  • Let's Talk Career Pivots with Courtney Davis Walker: Advice on Navigating Careers at Every Stage of Life
    2026/01/27

    Courtney Davis Walker—The Career Queen—shares real, practical career advice on opportunities for new professionals and midlife professionals returning to work, pivoting careers, or reinventing themselves.

    In this episode, Courtney and Betsy advise on career development, self confidence, and work-life balance, offering grounded guidance for navigating early careers, midlife pivots, and workforce opportunities while maintaining your goals.

    Whether you’re starting your first job or exploring a career change in midlife, this conversation delivers clarity, confidence, and smart career strategy for every stage.


    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠Nicola Morgan⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)

    ⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)

    ⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)

    ⁠Erin Bagwell⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)

    ⁠Amanda Towne⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com

    Inquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com


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    23 分
  • Let's Talk Money Is Emotional, not Math: Improve your Relationship with Money with Nicola Morgan
    2026/01/20

    Money isn’t just numbers — it’s emotional. In this episode, Betsy and Nicola break down how energy around money , self-worth, and emotional conditioning shape how much we earn, receive, save and accept opportunities.

    If you undercharge, overgive, overspend, or feel uncomfortable being paid what you deserve, this conversation is for you. Nicola shares grounded advice on shifting scarcity patterns, allowing yourself to receive more, and building healthier financial boundaries without guilt or shame and Iprovinng your savings, assets and personal wealth.

    This episode is about healing your relationship with money so it can finally work with you — not against you.

    Nicola Morgan is a Money Energetics Coach whose work bridges deep healing and conscious coaching. She helps people understand why money can feel charged, stressful or limiting — and how these patterns are often shaped by conditioning and inherited programming, rather than personal failure or lack of capability.

    Through her signature Lineage to Legacy work, Nicola supports people to resolve their old money stories so they can consciously create their new money stories, using inner child work, shadow integration and ancestral clearing. Working one-to-one, in groups and workshops, she creates grounded, human spaces where conversations about money feel safe and transformative — which is why she founded the New Money Club — a space to raise our frequency in community, liberate ourselves from old money stories, and consciously create the legacy we’re here to leave.

    You can find Nicola Morgan and The New Money Club on Instagram @new_money_club - click links in her bio for program info or to book a discovery session with her. Or just send her a message on Instagram.

    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠Nicola Morgan⁠, our Money Wellness Coach (money is way more than dollars and cents)

    ⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's health isn't defined by 10,000 steps)

    ⁠Natalie Gaglione⁠, our Dating and Relationship Expert (dating, relationships and love can be so easy if we let them)

    ⁠Erin Bagwell⁠, our Tarot card reader and Intuitive Medium (Mindfulness, Empowerment, Awareness are on tap for us as Erin lets us know what our cards reveal)

    ⁠Amanda Towne⁠, our Transformation Therapist (change your life one thought at a time to a life full of self care, self awareness, mental wellness, compassion, stress management)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com

    Inquiries for Collabs? Betsy is flattered to be considered as a guest:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com


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    46 分
  • Let's Talk Are You too Busy for 10,000 Steps? The 10-Minute Midlife Women's Health Reset with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma
    2026/01/13

    Let's talk perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Saluja-Sharma and me. We advise on how midlife health starts with small, intentional choices creating a holistic and compassionate look at your health. In this episode, we talk midlife wellness, preventative medicine, and why a 10-minute walk actually counts more than 10,000 steps. Progress beats perfection, this conversation is about making healthier choices even when life balance is off and motivation is low.

    Forget the scale, we break down realistic healthy habits for midlife perimenopausal ad menopausal women, the role of preventative health care, and why a holistic approach to well being including daily movement, fresh air, and awareness matter more than extreme fitness plans. If you’re navigating midlife self improvement, looking for simple ways to improve your health, or wondering if short walks make a difference (spoiler: they do), this episode is for you.

    Midlife wellness made easy — one small step at a time.

    Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma is a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and the founder of Head Heart Hands, a holistic wellness program for individuals and organizations. After years of practicing Emergency Medicine on the frontlines of our healthcare system and seeing her patients suffering with diseases that could likely have been prevented (and could potentially still be reversed), she created Head Heart Hands to help people prevent and reverse chronic conditions, improve energy and mood, and enhance overall quality of life. Her programs now serve individuals, corporations, and school systems across diverse communities.Inspired by the powerful transformations she’s seen in adults, she expanded her mission to children—empowering the next generation to understand the power of food and build healthy habits. Her book, companion workbook, and cookbook teach the foundations of lifelong wellness, and these lessons are now being used in the curriculum of one of the largest school districts in the country. She currently advises on state-level health and nutrition curriculum standards.

    You can find more on Dr. Saluja-Sharma and her program at www.headhearthandsmd.com, and on instagram @head_heart_hands.

    Her book, workbook and cookbook The Wonder of What We Eat is available on Amazon.


    Welcome to Heavens to Betsy! Please meet Betsy and find out what this ride is all about - midlife mess, single mom life as a widow, dating disasters, financial fiascos, career pivots, rescue animals, Swifty over Fifty, all the baffling, annoying things people do, you name it Betsy talks about it!

    If you like raw, funny, and real you've found your new favorite podcast! This is what Betsy likes to call real advice from real people for real people.

    Advice topics covered are reinvention, medical fitness, well being, love, marriage, relationships, career pivots, self awareness, self improvement, grief, empty nest, personal finance literacy, empowerment, divorce, stress management, nutrition, mental health, friendships, women over 40, women over 50, menopause, perimenopause, steps to happiness, emotional health, a holistic look at life.

    We have our resident cast of characters:

    ⁠Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma⁠, our Functional Medicine Physician (perimenopausal / menopausal women's holistic health and wellness aren't defined by 10,000 steps)

    Follow, stream and tune in each Tuesday to be part of the sisterhood and to learn when it's time to get over yourself!

    You can find Betsy Ronel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

    Questions? Write Betsy confidentially with questions you'd like asked on the pod:

    HeavenstoBetsyShow@gmail.com




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    52 分