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Why So Glum Chum?

Why So Glum Chum?

By: Denis Ahern
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 Why So Glum Chum is your quick 10-minute boost to start the day with a brighter outlook. Each episode brings simple insights, uplifting thoughts, and a dash of motivation to shift your mood and set you up for whatever lies ahead. Short, light, and straight to the point—because sometimes all you need is a little lift to get going.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Bah Humbug

    Bah Humbug
    Dec 22 2025
    I’m going to say this and it might ruffle a few feathers… I don’t like Christmas. Not the people or the connection but the pressure, the pretending, the forced cheer, and the quiet judgement disguised as small talk. The stress, the spending, the comparison, and the expectation that your life should look perfect by year’s end. This special episode cuts through the noise to talk honestly about: • Fake positivity and hidden exhaustion • Financial and emotional pressure • The myth of January as a “fresh start” • Goals, self-worth, and why surviving still counts If last year didn’t go to plan, this episode is for you. If you’re tired of being measured by what you’re doing instead of how you’re actually coping, this is for you. No hype. No hustle. No “new you.” Just a grounded reminder that you’re not broken, not behind and you can start again anytime, on your own terms.
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    8 mins
  • Stop Expecting You From Other People

    Stop Expecting You From Other People
    Dec 21 2025
    This episode breaks down a hard truth: most frustration comes from expecting others to think, react, and handle situations the way you would. I share a personal experience that forced me to see how projecting my values, boundaries, and standards onto someone else was creating unnecessary tension. Even now, when this situation comes up, I still have to pause and remind myself: I am not them. I haven’t lived their life, made their choices, or learned how they learned to survive certain situations. Catching myself in that moment stops me from slipping into judgment and brings me back to responsibility for my own reactions. We talk about responsibility versus control, respecting autonomy without excusing disrespect, and how to hold your own standards without forcing them on anyone else. Short, grounded, honest, and practical, this is about dropping expectations and protecting your peace
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    7 mins
  • Invisible Battles / Hidden Hearts

    Invisible Battles / Hidden Hearts
    Dec 17 2025
    But what if… that smile is a shield? A mask they’ve mastered just to get through the day? What if beneath it lives heartbreak, fear, or quiet loss? In this episode, we explore the hidden stories people carry, the masks we wear 24/7, and how often we’re forced to act a certain way instead of being our true selves. It’s a powerful reminder that we only ever see a fraction of one another — and that kindness, compassion, and awareness can change everything. Listen in if you’re ready to see people differently… and maybe take the mask off yourself.
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    10 mins
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