How do you build a substantial life for yourself in a new place? How do you nourish old friendships from afar? How do you keep from doubting a big decision you’ve made? On this episode, we explore all this and more with a listener letter from “Coast Between Coasts,” Dr. Momma B, PhD, and guest gal pals Aminatou & Ann from Call Your Girlfriend—a “podcast for long distance besties everywhere!”: http://www.callyourgirlfriend.com

Happy Galentine’s Day, everyone!

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Momma B wants to hear from you! Send us your recommendations on how to adjust to a new place and manage your life through a transition. Get in touch at http://www.advicefrom.mom/contact

Oregon Trail emulator (for Mom to play): https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990

More about the phenomenon of Galentine’s Day: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/02/each-day-is-galentines-day/516408/

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Special thanks to Gina Delvac for coordinating the recording with Call Your Girlfriend, and to Aviva Rubin for reading our credits.

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.