This episode dives into the weight of family expectations, the pressure to succeed for everyone, and the guilt that comes with choosing your own path. From “black tax” and entitled relatives to disappointing parents and breaking away from what you were taught to be, we unpack the tension between obligation and freedom.

At what point does love become pressure?
And how do you honor your family without losing yourself?

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who you’re expected to be, this conversation is for you.

Welcome to Another One Bites the Dust, the podcast where we talk our minds, spill the tea, and (in)validate faceless strangers along the way. In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves, our segments, and dive straight into the messy, chaotic, and sometimes philosophical topics we can’t stop thinking about.This is the podcast for messy, human, hilarious, and sometimes deep conversations that feel like sitting down with your friends, if your friends talked about literally everything.Listen, subscribe, and join us on this wild ride.We want to hear from YOU! What would you do in these wild dilemmas? Reply in the comments, or share your thoughts on X or Instagram and tag us, we might feature your take in the next episode! #AOBTDpod