Episode 12: “Offline Is the New Flex”

Why trend fatigue is the new burnout - and how to stop letting the algorithm tell you who you are.If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to keep up with “the latest aesthetic,” or if you’ve changed your entire personality because TikTok told you to… this one’s for you.In this episode, we dive into the chaos of microtrends (looking at you, “67 trend”) and talk honestly about the pressure to constantly evolve, rebrand, optimize, and become a new version of yourself every Monday at 9 a.m.We unpack:Why trends that were once fun now feel like homeworkHow the internet convinces us to find identity through aestheticsWhat it looks like when trend culture starts invading our careers and friendshipsHow to opt out and rediscover who you actually are — offlineIt’s funny, vulnerable, and just a tiny bit - or maybe a lot - unhinged (in the best way).Episode Breakdown0:00 – 0:00:31 — Intro0:00:31 – 0:36:17 — Weekend Recap & Embarrassing Stories Unfiltered Ava + Katie energy: spirals, oversharing, and the kind of shenanigans you can’t put on LinkedIn.0:36:17 – 0:52:36 — Katie Finally Lets Something Out (Business Rivalry?) The rant. The release. The drama that absolutely does not need to exist.0:52:36 – 1:13:50 — Main Topic: Trend Fatigue & The Over-Aestheticized Internet Why we’re tired of being told who to be. How to unsubscribe from microtrend culture. Reclaiming your identity from the algorithm.1:13:50 – 1:26:00 — Reality TV Recap + Closing Thoughts Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and DWTS week 7 recap. Closing thoughts on trend fatigue.