Thanksgiving is supposed to to feel warm and magical... but for many of us, it just feels like another thing on our already overloaded plates. In this episode of Exhausted Sparrows Unite, we strip away the Hallmark version of gratitude and dive into the real stuff- the quiet, imperfect, deeply human thanks that shows up when life is messy, busy, or breaking us open.

Join Krista for a refreshingly honest look at:
- Why the "holiday mindset" feels so impossible when your'e overwhelmed
- The hidden gratitudes exhausted people carry without even realizing it
- How to rewrite the classic Thanksgiving script into something more authentic
- Finding meaning in the chaos, the exhaustion, and the tiny moments of peace
- What Thanksgiving looks like for those who are grieving, alone, or navigating tough family dynamics
- How gratitude can coexist with burnout, boundaries, and emotional survival

Whether you're hosting he whole crew or spending the day quietly on your own, this episode will help you breathe deeper, notice the small mercies, and reclaim Thanksgiving in a way that actually feels like you.

In this episode of Exhausted Sparrows Unite, we’re breaking down the truth about gossip: why humans are wired for it, how it spreads, how it wrecks mental health and relationships, and why even the most well-meaning people slip into it without realizing. And then we go even deeper — into healing, accountability, and actually changing the culture around us.

This isn’t an episode about shame. It’s one about awareness, compassion, and the self-honesty we all desperately need.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Real Psychology of Gossip:
  Why your brain loves talking about people and why stress, insecurity, and burnout make it even harder to resist.
• The Damage It Leaves Behind:
  From depression and isolation to destroyed reputations and toxic workplace cultures — the ripple effects you don’t always see.
• Healing When You’ve Been the Target:
  How to process the emotional hit, reclaim your narrative, and rebuild your confidence — without feeding the drama.

Why This Matters:

Gossip can feel small… until it’s not. It can wreck jobs, relationships, and mental health. But with awareness and intention, we can shift the tone of the rooms we walk into — one conversation at a time.

This episode pulls no punches, brings the humor, and gives you the clarity and compassion to do better without beating yourself up.

When life feels like running through unbearable heat, how do you keep going? In this episode, Krista shares stories from a scorching Florida run and the lessons hidden in every sweaty, stubborn step. From burnout to emotional dehydration, we’ll explore how persistence doesn’t always look pretty — but it’s always powerful.

Topics covered:
- Emotional burnout and how to spot it
- Self-compassion as survival
- The myth of constant motivation
- Redefining strength and success
- Why showing up (even slowly) still counts

Listen if you’re:
- Feeling tired, stuck, or overwhelmed
- Wondering why everything feels harder lately
- Needing a little encouragement to keep going