Why trend fatigue is the new burnout - and how to stop letting the algorithm tell you who you are.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to keep up with “the latest aesthetic,” or if you’ve changed your entire personality because TikTok told you to… this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into the chaos of microtrends (looking at you, “67 trend”) and talk honestly about the pressure to constantly evolve, rebrand, optimize, and become a new version of yourself every Monday at 9 a.m.

We unpack:

• Why trends that were once fun now feel like homework
• How the internet convinces us to find identity through aesthetics
• What it looks like when trend culture starts invading our careers and friendships
• How to opt out and rediscover who you actually are — offline

It’s funny, vulnerable, and just a tiny bit - or maybe a lot - unhinged (in the best way).

Episode Breakdown

0:00 – 0:00:31 — Intro

0:00:31 – 0:36:17 — Weekend Recap & Embarrassing Stories
Unfiltered Ava + Katie energy: spirals, oversharing, and the kind of shenanigans you can’t put on LinkedIn.

0:36:17 – 0:52:36 — Katie Finally Lets Something Out (Business Rivalry?)
The rant. The release. The drama that absolutely does not need to exist.

0:52:36 – 1:13:50 — Main Topic: Trend Fatigue & The Over-Aestheticized Internet
Why we’re tired of being told who to be.
How to unsubscribe from microtrend culture.
Reclaiming your identity from the algorithm.

1:13:50 – 1:26:00 — Reality TV Recap + Closing Thoughts
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and DWTS week 7 recap. Closing thoughts on trend fatigue.