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Things We're Grateful For… That We Probably Shouldn't Say Out Loud

October 12, 2026 · 28 min

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We're all about practicing gratitude… but some things are better left off the Thanksgiving dinner table. 😂

In this episode, we're sharing the things we're secretly grateful for but would never normally admit out loud. From pretty privilege and ex-boyfriends to friendships that needed to end, having money, and being a little extra, we're getting into the unexpected things that have made our lives better—even if admitting them might raise a few eyebrows.

We also get into why we're grateful for certain people no longer being in our lives, the freedom that comes with setting boundaries, and the little luxuries we appreciate more than we'd like to admit. Because apparently gratitude doesn't always have to sound humble, wholesome, or socially acceptable.

Some might call these unpopular opinions. We prefer to call them honesty with a side of gratitude.


🎙️ In This Episode:

  • Pretty privilege: are we allowed to be grateful for it?

  • Why we're thankful for our ex-boyfriends

  • Friendships we've outgrown (and don't miss)

  • Money, independence & life's little luxuries

  • Being extra and unapologetically ourselves

  • The unexpected benefits of getting older

  • Things we're grateful for but rarely admit


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