Are we enjoying summer or just trying to?

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In this episode, we talk about the strange pressure that comes with summer, the feeling that we always need to go somewhere, do something memorable, or make every weekend count.

We discuss how social media turned summer into a kind of highlight-reel season, where beach trips, sunsets, and travel posts can sometimes make staying home feel like “missing out.”

But is summer really more enjoyable now, or just more visible? We also talk about the difference between genuinely enjoying a moment versus feeling the need to document it, and why some of the best summer memories are often the simplest and most unplanned ones.

From spontaneous road trips to quiet weekends at home, this episode is a reminder that there’s no single right way to spend summer. Sometimes, slowing down and enjoying where you are is already enough.