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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 17 MIN

Stop Trying to Be Grateful

from Help! We Started A Podcast! · host Ryan and CC

We’ve all been told to count our blessings when things go wrong, but what happens when the math just doesn't add up? In this episode, we tackle the hidden exhaustion of forced positivity and why trying to chase a good mood can sometimes make us feel entirely empty.Join us as we break down the psychology of attention, the value of invisible labor, and how shifting our focus outward can help interrupt the loops that keep us stuck. It’s time to stop looking inward for a spark when you're completely out of fuel.

We’ve all been told to count our blessings when things go wrong, but what happens when the math just doesn't add up? In this episode, we tackle the hidden exhaustion of forced positivity and why trying to chase a good mood can sometimes make us feel entirely empty.Join us as we break down the psychology of attention, the value of invisible labor, and how shifting our focus outward can help interrupt the loops that keep us stuck. It’s time to stop looking inward for a spark when you're completely out of fuel.

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We’ve all been told to count our blessings when things go wrong, but what happens when the math just doesn't add up? In this episode, we tackle the hidden exhaustion of forced positivity and why trying to chase a good mood can sometimes make us feel...

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