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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 8 MIN

Episode 36: Today, The Cake is Bitter

from Pretty and Painful · host Bailey Lewis

Episode 36: Today, the Cake Is BitterBitterness rarely arrives all at once.It starts with a broken promise, an unanswered apology, a betrayal, a loss, or a wound that never truly healed. Before long, the hurt we’ve been carrying begins to shape the way we see people, the way we love, and even the way we see ourselves.In this episode of Pretty & Painful, we’re having an honest conversation about bitterness, pettiness, grace, and what it means to check the posture of our own hearts. Because while hurt people often hurt people, that doesn’t have to be the end of our story.We’ll talk about:* Why bitterness quietly steals our joy.* How resentment affects our relationships.* Knowing when it’s time to walk away from unhealthy people.* Choosing grace over getting even.* Finding freedom through God instead of letting pain define us.My prayer is simple: that your heart becomes lighter than it was before you pressed play.Because love was never meant to feel like a war zone.Welcome back to Pretty & Painful… where grief and joy sit at the same table.Today, the cake is bitter. 🤍

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