This week Kate thinks about the stories she tells about who she is and who has shaped her. Middle school is mentioned a lot, as is the Ancient Greek term for their standard of beauty. Salicylic acid is name-checked, as is Herbal Essences and low-rise jeans. And in processing the trauma of being disowned at 18, Kate turns to a famous comedian for some advice about releasing tension (and embracing indignation.) 

There is discussion of body image and parental estrangement in this episode, and some light cursing at the patriarchy. 

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