Episode Summary In this episode of Two in the Closet, Jen returns from her third year at Burning Man — and brings the dust, the drama, and the life lessons with her. From getting stranded in a rainstorm with a total stranger (yes, a male stranger — while married!) to rediscovering childlike joy on a giant desert slide, Jen shares the highs, lows, and a few “what was I thinking?” moments.Beth, meanwhile, is firmly not convinced. Heat? Dust storms? Mud? Hard pass. But she still asks the questions we all want to know: What’s the real purpose of Burning Man? Why do people keep going back? And what makes it more than just a desert rave?Together, Beth and Jen unpack the deeper meaning of radical self-expression, community, and freedom — with plenty of laughs, eye rolls, and honest reflection along the way.✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🚐 Jen’s bold choice to road-trip with a stranger (and survive 18 hours stuck in a car with him).🌧️ The rainstorm that turned into a test of nerves, porta-potty nightmares, and “what am I doing with my life?” moments.🎢 Finding joy on the playa — slides, biking, dust storms, and dancing like nobody’s watching.🧘 Lessons learned each year at Burning Man: from self-reliance to body awareness to letting go of fear.🎭 Why Burning Man isn’t a music festival — and how its 10 principles shape the experience.👗 Tutus, lace tops, and self-expression: Jen’s “alter ego” transformation on the playa.🤔 Beth’s hard NO to attending (and her very valid reasons why the closet > the desert).🛠️ Resources & MentionsBurning Man principles: burningman.orgPacking lists and meetup groups for first-timers (search “Burning Man prep” on Facebook or Meetup)Follow Jen’s Burning Man photos & videos on our Instagram: @twointheclosetpodcast📢 Call to ActionWould you ever go to Burning Man? Or are you firmly Team Closet like Beth? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or in a review — we love hearing from you!And don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reviews help more women find their way into the closet (the fun kind).

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