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Parenting as an Act of Resistance with Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber

The Heavy Flow Podcast

Release Date: 02/11/2020

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Today on the show I'm talking to Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber, twins, mothers and feminist co-hosts of the podcast and parenting resource Upbringing. 

This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any course registration.

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