Your House Needs A Dirty Zone & Everything That Got Jessie Stephens Through Mat Leave

Your house needs a “dirty zone”. Which, let’s face it, is just as well.
Also, is there such a thing as living too long? Jessie Stephens wants to take on the longevity craze and unpack this dangerous idea, after seeing Lucinda Holdforth speak.
Plus, Holly Wainwright blames Harry Styles for the fact that running has become the coolest hobby there is, Jessie has a theory about marathon runners and Em thinks there’s a very strict rule about how long they can wear their medals.
And, a marathon (ouch) of recommendations, friends:
Em recommends a water filter jug (fave.co/4gTqQq1) from Kmart.
Jessie recommends A LOT — The Things We Never Say (fave.co/4zZppiI) by Elizabeth Strout, The Traitors Australia (10.com.au/the-traitors), and Silk Pillowcases (fave.co/4627A4P). Also Love Island.
Holly recommends My Brilliant Career (netflix.com/au/title/81655060) on Netflix.
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