Hard work doesn’t guarantee success—but burnout guarantees profit… for someone else. In this episode, Bria unpacks how society manipulates your exhaustion, self-worth, and attention span to keep you stuck in survival mode. From the caffeine-loop chaos to skincare splurges for stress-induced breakouts, she exposes how burnout is big business. You’ll hear personal stories (like the time her grill almost set the house on fire), dive into nervous system regulation, dopamine boundaries, and the subtle ways hyper-independence is glamorized. Plus, she introduces two new segments: Unfriendly Reminders and Low Key or Loco. This episode is a call to stop pouring from an empty cup—and start questioning who benefits when you're too tired to.

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This episode is about finally getting out of your own way. The thoughts, the patterns, the need to be right, the fear of being misunderstood — we go there. If you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or like you're constantly performing for people who don’t even see you, this is your moment to pause, reflect, and release.

Let this be your sign to stop trying to earn peace and just start living in it.

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You know that feeling when someone skips your story and suddenly your whole nervous system goes into crisis mode? Same. In this episode, Bria spirals (lovingly) about how social media is messing with our friendships. The soft blocks, the shared activity feature, the mute button, and that quiet panic when you realize someone you love hasn't engaged with your content in a year.

From the paranoia of "did I do something" to the heartbreak of realizing you might have been muted after having a baby, Bria unpacks how the digital age has turned our friendships into passive performances. It's not just vanity. It's overstimulation, blurred boundaries, and connection fatigue. This is for anyone who’s ever questioned where they stand with someone because of a like or lack thereof.

Whether you're feeling muted, misunderstood, or just plain over it, this is your safe space. Grab a matcha, mute your ego, and let’s talk about it.

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**00:00** – When a Skipped Story Feels Like Rejection

**04:05** – The Soft Block Olympics: Are You Playing or Being Played?

**08:20** – Story Time: I Think I Got Muted by a Real Friend

**12:55** – When Engagement Feels Like a Friendship Report Card

**16:10** – Ad Break – Newly

**17:30** – Monitoring Spirits & Digital Paranoia

**21:45** – Ad Break – SimplyPop & Venmo

**23:15** – We're Not Avoiding You… We're Just Doomscrolling at 3 A.M.

**27:40** – The End? Or Just Drifting? (Why This Era of Friendship Hurts So Much)

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