Diving into a chaotic stew of seasonal depression, capitalism as an MMORPG, spicy-but-bland ramen, and the existential crisis of slowing down in a hustle-obsessed world. This week’s unscripted rant covers everything from why I’m declaring it brat winter, to TikTok moon lamps, creepy Instagram ads, and why posting a podcast once a week feels like a rebellion against the grind. It's raw, it’s messy, and honestly, it’s just me vibing with my turtleneck and Sprite.
Topics Covered: Why life feels like spicy-but-bland ramen, The creation of Brat winter (because I'm late to Charlie XCX), Seasonal depression as a lifestyle™, Capitalism as a glitchy MMORPG, Creepy hyper-personalized Instagram ads, The existential meaning of “living in the present”, Social media burnout and the hustle culture trap, Shifting from daily to weekly podcasting—lazy or strategic?, The toxic pressure of “consistency” in content creation, Questioning the need for fame, clout, and grind culture, and Why slowing down feels like rebellion in 2025
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