This one gets real. We sit down in the therapist's chair and actually talk about it — the never-ending loop of work, bills, and just trying to survive. Why does everything cost money just to leave the house? Why does it feel like you have to sacrifice your time, your energy, or your sanity just to get ahead? And if you don't have a trust fund or a backing, what are your actual options?

We also break down the Chicago Bears dropping 59 points in week one (Caleb Williams is him), why paying $465 for health insurance that doesn't even work at your local urgent care is criminal, how over-capitalism is squeezing the middle class dry, and why therapy helps you cope but can't pay your rent.

No, we're not a political podcast. But we're also not going to pretend the world isn't on fire.

So — how are YOU doing? C ...