Are you always the strong one? The “go-to” person for your friends, your family, your job… but lowkey, you’re running on fumes? You’re not alone.
This episode unpacks the silent burnout that comes with always holding it together for everyone else. Jocelyn and Jade get real about the weight of being the strong friend—why it’s so hard to ask for help, why we downplay our own needs, and why sometimes being strong just means being tired.
We talk about:
• The pressure to overachieve at work even when you’re burnt out
• Feeling emotionally alone—even in a room full of people
• How “thank you” could’ve saved a woman’s life in Texas
• The weird stigma around crying or showing emotion
• Why the “you don’t check on me anymore” guilt trip needs to stop
This one’s for the people who are tired of being the default emotional support. For the ones who hold it all in because they feel like they have to.
Chapters
00:00 – Why he only got 36 months?! Our thoughts on justice
01:00 – K-pop fans unite: Bring back the old Stray Kids sound
02:30 – Idol group dynamics, nostalgia, and fan favorites
05:00 – Stray Kids stories, Woojin’s exit, and group dynamics
08:00 – Idol visuals, hairline rumors, and stage glow-ups
11:00 – Wig slip at the club and sweat-proof styles
13:30 – Is giving 110% at work still worth it?
15:30 – Doing your job vs. being team MVP
17:30 – Why effort isn’t always rewarded with promotions
19:00 – “Meets expectations” doesn’t mean underperforming
21:00 – Feeling alone vs. feeling lonely — what’s the difference?
23:30 – When you're in the room but still feel invisible
25:00 – Late-night noises and being home alone
27:00 – Zephyr the cat’s reaction to mystery sounds
29:00 – Our generation’s biggest shared delusion
31:00 – Do opinions really carry this much weight?
33:00 – When someone runs… we all run (and why)
35:00 – Why being the “strong friend” wears you down
37:00 – The strong friend never really has a strong friend
38:30 – Crying isn’t the only way to be vulnerable
40:00 – When comfort from others feels overwhelming
43:00 – Jocelyn’s emotional story about her cat
47:00 – When a pet gets more tears than a breakup
50:00 – Childhood pranks, falling stories, and payback
52:00 – Winter slips and laughing too hard
54:00 – That same sentence again? Let’s talk justice
56:30 – Why some get more time for less serious stuff
58:00 – The “thank you” moment that turned serious
01:00:00 – Are we raising thoughtful people or not?
01:03:00 – Parenting humans vs. dealing with chaos
01:06:00 – When basic manners feel rare
01:08:00 – Jail scenarios: Who’s thriving? Who’s not?
01:10:00 – Respect, survival, and hilarious hypotheticals
01:13:00 – Pop culture meets comedy meets chaos
01:16:00 – The AI horror story: “The Group Chat” twist
01:18:00 – Plot twist: Who’s the one behind it all?
01:20:00 – Let’s start a band — but who’s the lead?
01:22:00 – Zero instruments, 100% vocals
01:24:00 – Music regrets, school memories, and flutes
01:27:00 – Trying (and failing) to love jazz
01:29:00 – The difference in raising your own vs. the world’s
01:34:00 – Final shoutouts to the real ones in the Vibe Tribe
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