Gratitude matters—but it’s not the starting point.

In this Bathroom Break episode, we talk about why being told to “just be grateful” can actually shut down honest conversation about burnout, stress, and frustration at work. When gratitude is used too early, it becomes a way to silence people instead of support them.

This episode explores why it’s okay to not love your job right now, how working through disappointment and exhaustion is often the path back to genuine gratitude, and why honesty is not the opposite of appreciation—it’s how you get there.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling with a job you’re “supposed” to be thankful for, this one is a reminder: you don’t owe positivity. You owe yourself truth.