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The Gratis Groupchat
by Kaylie O'Connor
The word Gratis is an adverb or adjective meaning “without charge/free of charge” or “given for free”. It comes from the latin gratia, and with different declensions or endings it can mean anything from grace, to thankfulness, to influence, to friendship. The Gratis Groupchat will be a topical podcast that will be posted weekly!
Episodes
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Singleness Isn’t a Waiting Room Episode 19
What if singleness isn’t a problem to solve… but a season to steward? In this episode of The Gratis Groupchat, I’m talking honestly about what it’s like to be single in your 30s — the parts that feel empowering and the parts that feel heavy. There's the flexibility to pivot your life without...
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Could This Be The End Of Social Media? Episode 18
2016 was the last time social media felt like a social and uplifting place. Now we have influencers selling products, stories stealing our time and energy, and comparison running rampant. In this episode I am breaking down what made social media feel uplifting 10 years ago, what has changed (for...
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Bad Habits / Episode 17
We all started the year with good intentions, but let's be honest, this is the time of year where good intentions go to die. If you are having a difficult time keeping up with your intentions and goals for the year, you've had something unexpected happen the last few weeks, or you just don't feel...
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Love Thy Neighbor / Episode 16
Scripture calls us to "go and make disciple", "love our neighbors", and "seek the lost" — yet somehow, many Christians feel more disconnected from the people around them than ever before. Why is that? And more importantly, how do we change that pattern? In today’s episode, I’m sharing practical,...
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Losing Everything & Learning to Trust Again: Surrender, Humility, and Daily Provision / Episode 15
In this episode, I reflect on a season of losing everything, stepping far outside my comfort zone, and learning what it means to truly let go of control. This conversation explores surrender - not as giving up, but as learning how to trust when certainty disappears.I talk about humility, the...
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What Do You Do When Things Didn't Work Out How You Planned? - The Gratis Groupchat S2 Episode 4
Welcome to the official YouTube channel for The Gratis Groupchat Podcast! In this episode, I’m officially returning to podcasting and sharing a major life update that marks a new chapter for me. We’re reflecting on the highs and lessons of 2025, talking about personal growth, change, and what it...
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Comparing LA and Minnesota, Which Is Better? - Season Two Episode Three
I thought I knew a lot about Los Angeles before moving out here because I had visited three times and had prayed about moving here for five years. But now that I've been here a quarter of a year, it's become eye opening how much I didn't (and still don't) know about this metropolis. As I've made...
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Looking For A Job Is A Full Time Job - Season Two Episode Two
This is an episode about the sexual tension between me and my potential. Navigating the job market in 2025 feels tougher than ever. There's increased competition, AI screening tools, and fewer remote roles. Landing a full time role seems to take more than a polished resume and knowing the right...
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Content Is Consuming Me - Season Two Episode One
Hey...how y'all doing? Two years later and I'm back baby! (This is just the beginning of the podcast getting a reboot, so if you have topics you want me to cover let me know!) Every once in a while I find myself alone. Everyone is busy, no one is home, and there are no new messages on my phone....
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Twelve - Val Kleinhans
On this episode, I am joined by the incredibly talented and hard working Val Kleinhans. With a history in radio, Val has taken her passions and skills and created 4 amazing podcasts pertaining to all things pop culture, music appreciation, mental health, and paranormal activity To see more Gratis...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Episode Episode Eleven - Courtney Schmidt
Welcome back to the season two premiere of The Gratis Groupchat! This week we are joined by Courtney Schmidt, a dear friend of mine who has experienced more as a young person than most of us ever do. Courtney's brother had cerebral palsy and she has such a tender heart for the disabled. She is a...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Ten - My 10 Favorite Things
I can't believe I'm saying this, but you are listening to the final episode of season one! CRAZY! I wanted to end this season with a fun rundown of my current faves. I cannot thank you all enough for an amazing first season of the pod, and I look forward to returning (after a brief hiatus) for...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Nine - Escapism
*I first need to apologize for the quality of this episode, my audio from the mic disappeared off the face of the earth, my camera keeps glitching, but the content itself is still valuable!* This week on The Gratis Groupchat, Kaylie discusses the concept of Escapism - a tendency to seek…
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Eight - Slow Travel
This week on The Gratis Groupchat, Kaylie talks about coming back from a trip to Arizona and her upcoming trip to Hawaii. She discusses the concept of slow travel and how that will impact her decision making for her travel plans in the future.
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Seven - 10 Years Since Rana Plaza
This week on the pod Kaylie discusses the behind the scenes of how our clothing is made and her journey to a slow fashion lifestyle. Listen to the Audio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SHxSMYLgftHYu9DOtCqXQ Listen to the Audio on Apple Podcasts:...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Six - Singleness
In honor of Valentines Day coming up this week, Kaylie discusses what it's like to be a single person in a post-2020 world. She discusses the change in relationship dynamics, the types of conversations she has with her married friends/parent friends, and things she wished more people understood...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Five - Burnout
There are many different kinds of burnout - mental, physical, emotional, performance based, job related, etc. This week, Kaylie discusses the signs and outcomes of having burnout, as well as ways to productively fight it and take back control of your life. Listen to the Audio on Spotify:...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Four - Death of the Cool Girl
This week Kaylie is going back in time to the late 90's/early 2000's and talking about cool girls in pop culture. We're going to reflect on the rise of the internet and social media and how it has changed our perception of what makes someone cool.
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Three - Who's In Your Shower?
TRIGGER WARNING: This video contains discussions regarding ED, weight management, body positivity, and self image This week on The Gratis Groupchat Kaylie discusses who we let influence our body image, eating habits, and more. Listen to the Audio on Spotify:...
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode Two - The Epicenter Of Friendships
On this episode of The Gratis Groupchat, I will be discussing how adult friendships adapt, change, grow, and fizzle out; as well as how friends coming together has changed over time.
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The Gratis Groupchat - Season One Episode One - Introduction
Hello everyone! I am Kaylie O'Connor, your host for the Gratis Groupchat! I wanted to start out my podcasting venture by giving some insight into who I am, what I want this podcast to be, and how I came up with the podcast name. I am so excited for you to be apart of my podcasting community, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The word Gratis is an adverb or adjective meaning “without charge/free of charge” or “given for free”. It comes from the latin gratia, and with different declensions or endings it can mean anything from grace, to thankfulness, to influence, to friendship. The Gratis Groupchat will be a topical podcast that will be posted weekly!
HOSTED BY
Kaylie O'Connor
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The word Gratis is an adverb or adjective meaning “without charge/free of charge” or “given for free”. It comes from the latin gratia, and with different declensions or endings it can mean anything from grace, to thankfulness, to influence, to friendship. The Gratis Groupchat will be a topical...
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Who hosts The Gratis Groupchat?
The Gratis Groupchat is created and hosted by Kaylie O'Connor.
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