Isn't this Supposed to be Fun?

Society has this sneaky way of making us believe that we should actually be relishing every moment of the daily grind. Well, spoiler alert: that's not always the case. Today, we have an honest conversation about the myth of "loving every minute" and explore why it's okay not to be head over heels for the daily grind.  

Listen to learn more about:

• Cultural norms that led us to believe that the daily SHOULD be fun.
• The crushing feeling of never feeling DONE with that to-do list.
• The double binds that keep us stuck.
• Guilt associated with questioning the daily grind and our relationship to it.
• How the daily grind can lead to feelings of depression or actual depression.

Like this episode? Check out these:

May 3, 2023: Your Hard is Hard Dealing with the Responsibility and Stress of Life

May 3, 2023: Honey, I lost my village! Feeling Lonely in a Connected World

September 20, 2023: So You Lost Your Shit...

January 23, 2024: Is it Time to Break Up with Your Phone

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Honest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.

Disclaimer:

Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

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