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    <description> Hosted by Madelyn Ricket, the "It Might Get Better" podcast is a show that discusses functioning as an adult with ADHD and mental illness, while also sprinkling in some fun, nerdy goodness. Madelyn is a Communication major with a double concentration in Journalism and Broadcasting. You can find her on Instagram, @itmightgetbetterpod
Credited Artists: 
Intro Music by: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
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Credited Artists: 
Intro Music by: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Today's topic is all about Therapy and Medication! I talk about my own experiences with therapy and medication. I also dispel common misconceptions people have about both. As always, thank you to the credited artists.
Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice]]>
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Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice]]>
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Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice</itunes:summary>
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Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check o</itunes:subtitle>
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Stop Asian Hate Resources:
https://stopasianhate.carrd.co/

https://stopaapihate.org/

https://www.stopasianhate.shop/

https://www.imreadymovement.org/


Black Lives Matter Resources:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://www.myacpa.org/blogs/black-lives-matter/black-lives-matter-resources
https://www.cazenovia.edu/about/diversity/growing-list-resources-support-black-lives-matter-movement

As always, thank you to the credited artists:
Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice]]>
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Stop Asian Hate Resources:
https://stopasianhate.carrd.co/

https://stopaapihate.org/

https://www.stopasianhate.shop/

https://www.imreadymovement.org/


Black Lives Matter Resources:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://www.myacpa.org/blogs/black-lives-matter/black-lives-matter-resources
https://www.cazenovia.edu/about/diversity/growing-list-resources-support-black-lives-matter-movement

As always, thank you to the credited artists:
Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice]]>
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Stop Asian Hate Resources:
https://stopasianhate.carrd.co/

https://stopaapihate.org/

https://www.stopasianhate.shop/

https://www.imreadymovement.org/


Black Lives Matter Resources:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://www.myacpa.org/blogs/black-lives-matter/black-lives-matter-resources
https://www.cazenovia.edu/about/diversity/growing-list-resources-support-black-lives-matter-movement

As always, thank you to the credited artists:
Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice</itunes:summary>
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Stop Asian Hate Resources:
https:</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice]]>
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        <![CDATA[This week's episode is all about how your host got involved in the magical world of Harry Potter. This episode is NOT spoiler free, so if you have not read the books and plan to, come back another time! As always, thank you to the credited artists. 
Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice]]>
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Intro Music: Ben Ranzinger - check out his work on Instagram! - @benranzinger
Cover photo by: Jasmine Hodgson - check out her work on Instagram! - @jasminehodgson.photography
Graphics by: Lauren Alice</itunes:summary>
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Intr</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[The wise words of John Mulaney. Today we're talking about how it feels when your mental health won't allow you to get things done and tips to get those things done. Also, check out Mission Name: Wild Card and please donate! 
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mission-name-wild-card ]]>
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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mission-name-wild-card ]]>
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      <itunes:summary>The wise words of John Mulaney. Today we're talking about how it feels when your mental health won't allow you to get things done and tips to get those things done. Also, check out Mission Name: Wild Card and please donate! 
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mission-name-wild-card </itunes:summary>
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https://www.indiegogo.com/pro</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[The very first episode of the It Might Get Better podcast! This is an introduction to the show and getting to know more about your host, Madelyn Ricket.]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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