Do Listen Read: February So Far
DO Recipe I’m loving: I’ve been making this cauliflower soup about a once a week for the past few weeks. It’s easy, healthy, and perfect
February 12, 2016
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Category: Television
What I Accomplished While Watching Friday Night Lights
Yes, I spent an entire month of the summer watching 5 seasons of Friday Night Lights, but hey–I sold an essay about it so there’s
August 10, 2015
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Mid Year Favorites: Books, TV, Movies
Thank you to my friend, Lindsey Mead, for reminding me that in other years I’ve written a mid-year favorite books post. It’s hard to believe July
July 1, 2015
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Hi, I'm Nina
DEAR NINA: Conversations About Friendship is a podcast and newsletter about the ups and downs of adult friendship. I’m the host, Nina Badzin, a Minneapolis-based writer who accepted a position as a friendship advice columnist in 2014 and never stopped. DEAR NINA, the podcast, started in 2021, and has been referenced in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Guardian, The Chicago Tribune, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, and elsewhere!
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Hi, I'm Nina
HI, I’M NINA BADZIN. I’m a writer fascinated by the dynamics of friendship, and I’ve been answering anonymous advice questions on the topic since 2014. I now also answer them on my podcast, Dear Nina! I’m a creative writing instructor at ModernWell in Minneapolis, a freelance writer and editor, and an avid reader who reviews 50 books a year. Welcome to my site!
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Hi, I'm Nina
DEAR NINA: Conversations About Friendship is a podcast and newsletter about the ups and downs of adult friendship. I’m the host, Nina Badzin, a Minneapolis-based writer who accepted a position as a friendship advice columnist in 2014 and never stopped. DEAR NINA, the podcast, started in 2021, and has been referenced in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Guardian, The Chicago Tribune, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, and elsewhere!
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I send emails through Substack with the latest anonymous friendship letters, podcast episodes, book reviews, and more.