Always On: When Performance Replaces Presence

In Episode 2, we take a hard look at the growing pressure to perform—online, in relationships, even in everyday conversation. A father and daughter unpack what it means to curate yourself instead of simply showing up, and how this performance mindset erodes trust, connection, and authenticity.

They ask: When did being real start to feel risky? And is it possible to break the habit of always being “on”?