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Send a text It started with a junk drawer. One of those quiet afternoons where the clutter felt too much. What began as a simple purge made me pause — and ask why I’ve been holding on to so much, and what actually matters. This episode is about the invisible weight of stuff, the stories we attach to objects, and the truth that home isn’t made of things — it’s made of people, moments, and the lightness we let in when we finally let go. 🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel...
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This Made Me Pause.
PRERNA GOEL · Learning · English
This Made Me Pause is a podcast about those quiet, unexpected moments that catch you off guard—at work, halfway up a mountain, or in the middle of a messy day. I’m Prerna Goel—fintech veteran, artist, and hiker. In each short episode, I share a true story or thought from my life as it’s unfoldin
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