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Bird Brain | S8E18(317): When the Thought Doesn’t Count: Performative Friendship & Passive Care

Bird Brain | S8E18(317): When the Thought Doesn’t Count: Performative Friendship & Passive Care

Update: 2025-06-16
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We’ve all heard the lines: “I’m just really busy,” “Friendship is hard,” or “You know I’m always here if you need me.” These phrases sound virtuous, even comforting—but are they actually meaningful? Or are they just passive ways to dodge the responsibility of real connection?

In this episode, we unpack the culture of performative friendship—where people want credit for care they never deliver. Because sometimes, the thought doesn’t count. Especially when it’s never followed by action. Let’s talk about what it means to actually show up.



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Bird Brain | S8E18(317): When the Thought Doesn’t Count: Performative Friendship & Passive Care

Bird Brain | S8E18(317): When the Thought Doesn’t Count: Performative Friendship & Passive Care

Isaiah Frizzelle