You’re killing it on the outside — promotions, plans, polished vibes — but inside, you’re whispering lies like “I’m fine” and “I can handle it alone.”

In this eye-opening episode, Robin and Deborah bust the 4 lies that fuel high-functioning depression, the hidden struggle of the woman who never lets the mask slip.

We’ll explore:

• Why “functioning” doesn’t mean “fixed”
• The busy badge, the isolation trap, and the superwoman myth
• Scripts to challenge these lies in real time
• How friendship can be the mirror that shatters the illusion

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

This week, Robin and Deborah dive into the gray area between loyalty and boundaries with a friendship-themed Am I The Asshole? episode. From an ex turned wedding host to a birthday betrayal, these stories test what it really means to be a “classy” friend when things get complicated.

Stories We'll Cover:

• The best friend uninvited from a wedding—but still asked to host it
• When caring turns into controlling: telling your best friend to break up
• Road rage, recklessness, and the line between calling out vs. showing up
• A birthday dinner ditched for a date—where do priorities lie?

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

Today, we’re reading real life ghost stories from friends who have been left on read, felt abandoned, and even one from the ghost themselves!

Not all ghosts live in haunted houses. Some live in old text threads, quiet friend circles, and the unanswered “Hey, are we good?” messages. In this episode of The Art of Classiness, we’re sharing Friendship Ghost Stories—the emotional disappearances no one warns you about. We’ll be reading real life ghost stories from friends who have been left on read, felt abandoned, and even one from the ghost themselves!

We explore:

• The Soft Fade — when someone slowly pulls away
• The Vanishing Act — when everything seems fine, then they’re gone
• I’m Not Dead, Just Done — the intentional goodbye
• Ghosts With Regret — when someone who left wants back in

Why does ghosting hurt so much? Can you end a friendship without cruelty? Should you respond when a ghost returns? And is closure something we get… or something we choose?

Join us around the campfire. This one might bring up some feelings. 👻

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!