Dr. Naomi reflects on her Halloween experience now that two of her three children are older and Jordana asks her how she is feeling about being closer to an empty nester than she is to being a new mother. A listener’s babysitter has started to give her child lavish gifts, often pricier than her hourly wage, and she needs a way to politely decline the generous offers. In need of a Betchecist, one woman was asked by a “co-worker” to be a bridesmaid, even though they have spent literally zero time together outside the office, and needs to find a way to bail. After many bad experiences with Thanksgiving as a teen, a listener asks Dr. Naomi for an Intention that can allow her to get through the holiday without emotionally spiraling. A recent bride is floored when her wedding photos were used as family gifts by her sister and law, all while another Betch learns that a friend is spreading lies about her real diamond ring to others.

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