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85. DEPRESSiON - OLD HABiTS DiE SCREAMiNG - from the nest of the TBBs

ur moms bestie ✨ Season 4 Episode 85

Two-Bit Birds: Depression – Taylor Swift’s Grief Playlist, Stage 4

In this emotionally charged episode of Two-Bit Birds, Al and Simone dive into stage four of Taylor Swift’s five stages of grief: Depression. Drawing from Taylor’s “Old Habits Die Screaming” playlist, the duo unpacks haunting lyrics, musical gut punches, and cathartic confessions from Midnights, folklore, evermore, and beyond.

From the aching vulnerability of Bigger Than the Whole Sky to the poetic rage of My Tears Ricochet, they explore grief, heartbreak, loss, and the lingering what-ifs—relating Taylor’s lyrics to real-life experiences like miscarriage, failed relationships, and the power (and pain) of journaling.

They ask: What happens when the fairy tale fades? Can music really help us heal? And is Taylor Swift actually our emotional support poet?

This episode is sad, raw, and surprisingly funny—just like the playlist.

Next up: Acceptance. See you tomorrow.

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