We joke about being “delulu” when we dare to hope for something good — but rarely question how often we treat worst-case scenarios like facts.

In this episode, we unpack why fear gets labeled as realism, why hope gets side-eyed as delusion, and how anxiety quietly masquerades as wisdom.

This isn’t about toxic positivity or ignoring reality — it’s about questioning which stories we let lead. If you’ve been calling fear “being smart” and peace “being naive,” this sip might change how you see it.