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Summary

In this episode, Heather reflects on the concept of keeping souvenirs and mementos as a way to preserve memories. She shares a personal experience of her daughter's operation and how it made her realise the importance of letting go of negative memories. 

Heather encourages listeners to think about the significance of the items they choose to keep and suggests creating a 'Blow My Own Trumpet' folder for important achievements. 

She also discusses the pressure to buy souvenirs and the role of fridge magnets as memory triggers. The episode concludes with a reminder to keep happy memories in a way that works for each individual.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Personal Experience

01:22
Keeping Negative Memories

04:12
Creating a 'Blow My Own Trumpet' Folder

05:07
Not Feeling Obligated to Buy Souvenirs

06:30
Fridge Magnets as Memory Triggers

08:25
Enjoying and Displaying Memories

09:22
Individuality in Choosing Keepsakes

09:50
Conclusion

Link to the Guardian Article on Fridge Magnets

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