That's A Choice

It's Called Drowning, Sweetie, Look It Up

Welcome back to That’s a Choice. I’m your host, Breana Jobin, and if I’m being 100% honest with you... life has been kicking my absolute ass lately. What do you do when life is kicking your ass, but you’ve trained the world to think you’re invincible? This week on That’s a Choice, we’re getting raw about the high cost of being "high-functioning." I’m diving into the Invisible To-Do List (the mental load that never ends), and why we are so addicted to the "Busy" trap. We explore the Choice of the Mask: why we hide our drowning from the people around us and the terrifying moment we realize we’ve done such a good job at pretending that no one even thinks to check in. It’s an episode for the overextenders, the people-pleasers, and anyone currently treading water. Subscribe to the Side-Eye Society today. Because that's a choice, and it's the best one you'll make all week!

You’re Telling Me a Ball Chained This Marriage?

You’re telling me a ball and chain is currently dragging my husband down? In this episode of That’s a Choice, I’m joined by my husband, Tyler, to dissect the absolutely bizarre metaphors we use for marriage. We’re taking a hard look at the "I Hate My Spouse" culture and why society is so obsessed with making commitment sound like a prison sentence. We dive into the "Just Wait 10 Years" brigade and why we’ve chosen to protect our spark instead of letting it fizzle by default. We also discuss our "Social Contract"—the choice to keep our relationship private and why "venting" to others can actually be a choice to sabotage. If you actually like your partner, this episode is for you. Subscribe to the Side-Eye Society today. Because that's a choice, and it's the best one you'll make all week! Trigger Warning: We do briefly discuss the topic of our miscarriage between 33:04 and 34:00. We don't go into detail about the experience, just how Tyler helped me through it and how we made it out stronger in the end. Just wanted to throw that in there in case anyone has a trigger with the topic!

Am I Boring or Just Outta Juice...?

Welcome back to That’s a Choice. I’m your host, Breana Jobin, and today we are talking about a very specific kind of internal crossroads. I want you to imagine you’re at a party. You’re laughing, you’re hitting the punchlines, you are, by all accounts, the life of the room. But then, it happens. The 'Flicker.' That moment where the music suddenly feels five decibels too loud, your smile starts to feel like a physical workout, and your brain sends a notification that says: Battery at 1%. Please connect to a dark room and a weighted blanket.” I am an Ambivert, and today, we’re looking at the choices we make when that switch flips, and analyzing why choosing your own energy isn’t a rejection of the world, it’s a strategy for staying in it. So, grab your headphones, find your favorite corner, and let’s talk about the choice to go quiet. Subscribe to the Side-Eye Society today. Because that's a choice, and it's the best one you'll make all week!

I Don’t Buy Mirrors (Except When I Do)

Welcome back to That’s a Choice, the show where we analyze the moves we make and the vibes we bring home. Today, we’re heading to the bins to talk about the high-stakes world of thrifting—where the prices are low, the energy is high, and the ghosts miiiiight just be included in the price tag. Then, let's dive into the internet’s favorite drama: The Resell Wars. I’m taking on the "Resell Police" to discuss the ethics of the flip. Is buying a $5 designer find and selling it for a profit a "girlboss" move or a crime? We’re talking about the labor of the hunt, the ethics of the hustle, and why the choice to shop second-hand is more complicated than it looks on TikTok. Subscribe to the Side-Eye Society today. Because that's a choice - and it's the best one you'll make all week!

Wait, Y'all Can SEE the Characters?

In the debut episode of That’s a Choice, we’re diving into the polarized world of book ratings. Why does it feel like everyone is a professional critic these days? I explore why I’m a "gentle rater," the rare times I’ve actually put a book down, and how living with Aphantasia (being "blind in the mind") changes the way I escape into a story. Is my lack of a "mental movie" making me a more relaxed reader, or are we all just being a little too hard on authors who did the one thing we haven't: finished a book? Subscribe to the Side-Eye Society today. Because that's a choice - and it's the best one you'll make all week!