Happy Monday pals!

On today’s show: What is ‘Surge Capacity’ and why are people like Brené Brown talking so much about it? Plus, Kylie Jenner dresses daughter Stormi in a $16,000 backpack. And then, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s harrowing loss.

**Just a warning before listening to this episode: Our final segment discusses pregnancy loss and bereavement, and may be triggering for some listeners. If you need, reach out for support from SANDS here.**

This week, Zara recommended listening to the interview with author Bernardine Evaristo on Desert Island Discs. Mich recommended the book ‘I Give My Marriage A Year’ by Holly Wainwright.

For Tara Haelle’s piece on ‘Surge Capacity’, head here.

Listen to Monique Bowley’s powerful miscarriage story here, and Laura Byrnes’ on her podcast, Life Uncut, here.

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