Can friendships survive parenthood?

05/21/19 • 24 min

We get it, everyone is busy and time is precious. But friendships are important! Research says hanging out with friends can make you happier, reduce stress and even extend life expectancy. So how do you make spending time with friends a priority? Mel and Evanka sit down with Sangita Patel and Jen Lee-Koss, two inspirational women with demanding careers, strong family connections and healthy marriages to find out.

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