Society loves to shame “addicts.” But what about the Starbucks fiends, scratch-off junkies, dopamine-chasing doomscrollers, and fantasy football maniacs? In this episode of Brutally Human, we get uncomfortably real about everyday addictions that everyone ignores — and yes, that probably includes you.

We’re calling out hypocrisy, pointing fingers… and forcing you to stare in the mirror. If you laugh, cringe, and mutter “oh shit… that’s me,” congratulations — this episode did its job.

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Need help? If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction — of any kind — reach out to a professional. You’re not alone.

Remember Tom? The guy who just wanted to be everyone’s friend on MySpace? Yeah, we failed him—and now we’re stuck with Mark “Suckerberg” and a social media world that’s frying our brains. In this episode of Brutally Human, I’m calling out the toxic dumpster fire that is modern social media, breaking down the actual psychology of why it’s wrecking our mental health, and reminding you that maybe it’s time for a tolerance break.

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Adulting: the thing we were sold as the pinnacle of life…except it’s a total scam. Bills, taxes, subscriptions, student loans, and a system designed to stress you out—welcome to the “grown-up” world.Plus, a quick shoutout to Petty Merch: use code BRUTAL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at pettymerch.xyz. Grab something that reminds the world you’re thriving… your way.Stop buying into the scam. Start thriving on your terms.#AdultingIsAScam #BrutallyHuman #LifeHacks #MillennialTruth #BillsAreTheWorst #WingingIt #MentalHealthMatters #PettyMerch #KyleFields

Are we seriously still pretending that staying at a job you hate = loyalty? Nah. That’s not loyalty—that’s slow-motion suffering in fluorescent lighting.In this Brutally Human episode, I’m tearing apart the myth of “job longevity” and why you don’t owe companies your sanity just to make your résumé look pretty. From the classic “Can you explain this gap in your employment?” (spoiler: I could, but do you need it? No.) to the generational lies about loyalty, we’re calling out the BS and making space for some real healing. Here’s what we’re diving into: • Why the “stick it out” playbook your parents gave you doesn’t work anymore • The brutal truth about job longevity vs. actual loyalty • The generational gap between Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z in the workplace • How to answer (or NOT answer) that ridiculous “employment gap” question • Practical ways to stop suffering in silence and start building a life that serves youBrutal. Honest. Healing. That’s the vibe.If you’ve ever felt guilty for leaving a job that didn’t serve you, this episode is your permission slip to stop apologizing.#BrutallyHuman #WorkCulture #MentalHealth #EmploymentTruths #WorkLifeBalance #MillennialsAtWork #CorporateBS #Healing

Everyone loves to root for the underdog—until it requires actual effort. We’ll scream at our TVs for a football team that loses every week, but when a real-life friend is grinding to make something happen? Suddenly everyone’s ghosting, “too busy,” or dropping a pity like on Facebook without ever showing up where it actually matters.In this brutally honest (and sarcastic as hell) episode, I’m breaking down: • Why we romanticize underdog stories but rarely support them in real life • The mental toll “fake support” takes on creators, dreamers, and anyone fighting uphill battles • My own story of launching podcasts and live streams with 143 “supporters” who couldn’t bother to hit play • Why people would rather drop hundreds on losing sports teams than give free support to someone they claim to care about • How to actually show up for the underdogs in your life (without spending a dime)This episode of Brutally Human is brought to you by Petty Merch—my unapologetically sarcastic clothing line. Use code BRUTAL at checkout for 15% off. Because unlike most people’s “support,” these shirts will actually show up.💥 Don’t just cheer for the underdog—support them.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if you’re tired of fake support.

Self-care is supposed to help you feel better, not stress you out — so why does it often feel like another chore? In this episode of Brutally Human, we break down how self-care culture got hijacked by capitalism, why Instagram-perfect routines aren’t helping, and what real self-care actually looks like in your messy, human life.Learn why skipping a yoga class doesn’t make you a failure, why your best self-care might just be folding laundry or turning your phone off, and how to redefine self-care on your terms — without the candles, the crystals, or the guilt.💥 Plus, check out our Petty Merch line — 15% off your first order with code BRUTAL. Because sometimes self-care is just looking good while surviving life.🔔 Don’t miss the next episode: “You’re Not Lazy — You’re Just Exhausted.”#BrutallyHuman #RealSelfCare #MentalHealth #PettyMerch #SelfCareWithoutGuilt #BoundariesMatter #StopTheHustle #HealingNotPerfect

At six years old, I broke my collarbone on a playground. I cried… until the kid who hurt me said, “Boys don’t cry.” So I didn’t.And that? Was the moment the world started teaching me—and every other boy—that emotions make us weak.In this brutally honest episode of Brutally Human, we’re breaking down the lie of toxic masculinity.From childhood playgrounds to adult relationships, we were taught to suppress, dismiss, and shut up.But here’s the plot twist: that suppression? It didn’t make us stronger—it made us numb.And now, generations of men are paying the price.We’ll also tackle: • The emotional role reversal between men and women • Why emotional intelligence gets mistaken for “clinginess” • The real root of “mansplaining” (and it’s not what you think) • Why women weaponizing the term “toxic masculinity” is part of the problem • And why healing doesn’t make you less of a man—it makes you finally human.This is not just for men. This is for anyone who’s tired of pretending to be okay.🧠 This episode is brought to you by Cope Notes – mental health support that doesn’t feel like a chore.Use code UNCOVERED at checkout for 10% off any subscription.🧠 Featuring a professional recommendation:Dr. Laura Ellick – trauma therapist & psychologist.Visit www.lauraellick.com or call 516-635-6186 for appointments and resources.🎙️ Hosted by Kyle FieldsProduced by One Love Media

This episode of Brutally Human is brought to you by Cope Notes.Use code UNCOVERED at checkout for 10% off any Cope Notes subscription.Some people never met a consequence they didn’t try to dodge—and when they hurt you, suddenly they’re the victim. This week on Brutally Human, we’re dragging that messy, manipulative behavior into the light. From guilt-tripping to gaslighting, we’re unpacking what happens when people weaponize their wounds, hide behind hardship, and avoid accountability at all costs.We’re also talking about why people get burned out caring, how social media fuels this culture of performative suffering, and why Kyle made the decision to completely walk away from online spaces for his own mental health.This is not an episode about blame.It’s an episode about boundaries, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the villain is the one holding the mirror.And next week? We’re getting raw with toxic masculinity—what we were taught, what it cost us, and how we start rewriting the script. Resources:🎧 Sponsored by Cope Notes — use code UNCOVERED at checkout🧠 Dr. Laura Ellick — trauma psychologist extraordinaire: www.lauraellick.com

Let’s be real: this generation is not okay. We grew up watching the world fall apart—from 9/11 to the 2008 recession—and then got hit with a global pandemic just as we were trying to figure out how to adult. This episode breaks down the unspoken, generational trauma that nobody wants to talk about, and how it still haunts us in ways we barely understand.It’s brutally honest, it’s sarcastic, it’s healing—and if you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying emotional baggage from the world imploding around you, you’re not alone.🧠 Need someone to talk to?Dr. Laura Ellick is one of the best trauma psychologists in the game.🌐 www.lauraellick.com📞 516-635-6186 @lauraellick  🧠 This episode of Brutally Human is brought to you by Cope Notes. Use code UNCOVERED at checkout for 10% off your subscription.🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe if you’ve ever made it through a mental health crisis with sarcasm and snacks. We see you.

n this brutally honest episode, Kyle breaks down the fine line between real neurodivergence and our collective addiction to overstimulation. From TikTok “diagnoses” to dopamine burnout, we’re calling out what happens when the internet turns mental illness into a personality trait.This episode covers: • What ADHD actually is (and what it isn’t) • Why your attention span might be fried from too much scrolling • How self-diagnosis disrespects people actually living with these conditions • The difference between relating to a struggle and owning it • When to stop scrolling and start seeking real helpPlus—Kyle opens up about the reality of living with schizophrenia and why performative diagnosis culture does more harm than good.If your brain’s felt like a browser with 42 tabs open, this episode is for you.Brought to you by Cope NotesDaily mental health texts that don’t suck.Use code UNCOVERED at checkout for 10% off any subscription.🎧 New episodes every week🎙️ Hosted by Kyle Fields