HHP 97 - What is crap and what is working during quarantine
Release Date: 04/14/2020
The Retreat Leaders Podcast
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info_outlineI had a blast recently with some of my closest friends as we shared our quarantine experiences during our 'virtual happy hour'. We talked all about what is just shitty and what is working (and we are appreciating) during this quarantined time.
Some of our observations may align with some of yours, or perhaps you could share your experience during quarantine with us too!