this week we read your guys' secrets and much was discussed... from identity loss to performance anxiety during intimacy to exploring your sexuality while being in a relationship. we learned a lot, and shared a lot.

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when the nonchalance era started a few years ago, being nonchalant was the highest virtue, and with that virtue, came an even higher cost: your happiness. disguised as a compliment, nonchalance became a prison dressed as freedom - a way to stay safe by staying detached, to protect yourself by caring less, and to win by never really playing. in this episode, we talk about how nonchalance is out, and playfulness is in - because life is meant to be lived freely, loudly and on your own terms, and at its core, the meaning of life is play.

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there’s nothing like going back to ur childhood home during the holidays and, at first, feeling nostalgic, cozy, and maybe even happy… but then a week passes and suddenly you’re spiraling and feeling ugly. this episode, we talk about how the holidays can send us into an insecurity spiral and make it feel like we’re slipping back into old versions of ourselves.

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with the holidays come the inevitable dynamics of gift giving. who do you decide gets a gift? is there an appropriate minimum to spend on someone? do you have to give a gift to show someone you love them? this episode we talk about how gift giving has turned into a social obligation and how money, guilt, and expectation have changed the ways we give and receive gifts.

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this episode we talk about what some might consider the biggest dealbreaker: the swag gap. we found that this dealbreaker is not as surface level as it seems, and just how much we can overthink ourselves out of intimacy. from the unspoken rules of modern dating that make communication harder than it needs to be like swag gaps, to performing nonchalance, to holding back parts of yourself to seem more desirable, showing up as yourself can feel risky. but after reading Hinge's D.A.T.E Report, we found we're all just trying to be loved for who we are, swag or not. check out the report here: https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-GenZ-Report

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we’re back with the overshares and you guys did not disappoint. from not knowing if you have valid enough reasons to break up with your partner, dealing with white women tears, and feeling unlovable, we offer our honest thoughts and opinions. share an anonymous secret with us at grownkid.com hehe.

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in this episode, we break down the line between niche, weird, and performative - how wanting to be different can make you just like everyone else, what these identities actually look like in real life, and where we find ourselves on that spectrum. we also ask: what happens when the behaviors people call "performative" are things you genuinely enjoy, with or without an audience? ultimately, who decides what's authentic? other people, or you?

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taste feels like one of those things people claim to have, but few think about deeply. in this episode, we break down what taste actually is - where it comes from, how it evolves, and whether it’s something you’re born with or build through curiosity, exposure, or maybe just copying people you think are cool. we get into the difference between having a real point of view and just collecting pinterest aesthetics, why some people seem effortlessly cool, and how you can always spot when someone’s taste doesn't feel like their own.

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whether it’s going to Chat for therapy sessions or using it to write a paragraph, AI has quietly, yet undeniably, seeped itself into our lives. in this episode, we go into the implications of AI, like the environmental harm it causes, and the class realities that make opting out a privilege. we talk about the pressure to use AI to keep up and the moral guilt that comes with it, but also how intentional AI use could give marginalized people access to the tools, guidance, and knowledge they never had. if both choices carry harm, is there an ethical way to participate or abstain?

Resources available:

Coach by CareerVillage.org (https://www.aicareercoach.org/) - research-backed AI career coach designed for colleges, workforce programs, and online learning platforms to scale guidance, close skill gaps, and improve outcomes.

The Broken Marketplace (https://www.brokenmarketplace.org/) - Highlights research to explore why the pathways from school to career are broken, leaving students and job seekers unprepared and unsupported. Explores some of the ways the system can change.

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GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

This episode is sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, whose mission is to create greater opportunity accessible to all. The Foundation supports young adults across the country, whether that’s building stronger career pathways, or investing in AI tools that make thejob search more accessible and transparent - ensuring everyone gets a fair shot at success.

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it seems no matter how many cold brews we drink, how healthy we eat, or how much we sleep, we are always tired. is this our body simply keeping the score? are we subconsciously emotionally drained? or maybe we like to indulge in this feeling because it’s comfortable and familiar. so, instead of trying to film this episode when we had more energy, we decided to give into it and let you see us at a vulnerable state… aka when we’re tired. we become delirious, mute, and gay…?

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