The Struggle Bus Era — why does everything feel so hard right now?

In this episode, we talk honestly about feeling stuck, burned out, and overwhelmed — even when life looks “good” on paper. From constant pressure and decision fatigue to guilt around rest and comparison culture, we unpack why so many of us feel like we’re just getting through the day.

We explore whether the struggle is personal, collective, or systemic — and why forcing our way through exhaustion isn’t working anymore. If you’ve been feeling off, behind, or quietly overwhelmed, this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

Why do the life changes of celebrities and influencers affect us so deeply? In this episode, we unpack why we feel so emotionally invested in people we don’t actually know. From parasocial relationships to identity, comfort, and outgrowing content, we explore why influencer and celebrity changes can feel surprisingly personal.

We chat about unfollowing creators, feeling left behind when someone pivots, and what it says about our own growth when the content we once loved no longer resonates. If you’ve ever wondered “why do I care this much?” — this episode is for you.

Adult Friendships Are Hard — and no one really prepares you for that.

In this episode of Should We Unpack This, we’re unpacking what it really looks like to maintain friendships in your 30s. From trying Bumble BFF to make new friends, to navigating evolving relationships as life changes, careers grow, and priorities shift — adult friendships can feel complicated, emotional, and sometimes lonely. We reflect on friendships from our youth, the people we’ve known for years, and how some friends have been part of every chapter of our lives. We also talk about the reality of allowing certain friendships to fade away — even when nothing “bad” happened. If you’ve ever wondered why making friends as an adult feels so difficult, questioned whether you’re doing friendship “wrong,” or felt nostalgic for the ease of past connections, this episode is for you.

✨ Join the conversation and let us know: how have your friendships changed as you’ve gotten older?