Taming 7

He's the funniest boy in the room — and the one carrying the most. This is the story of how the class clown finally let himself be seen. The Burnout Podcasts isn't just psychology and self-help — we also tear into the books readers can't stop talking about. Hosted by Edith (who brings the trauma-informed analysis) and Alan (who's just trying to survive the emotional wreckage), this season takes on Chloe Walsh's Taming 7, the beloved Boys of Tommen installment about Gerard "Gibsie" Gibson: chaotic best friend, rugby star, human sunshine machine — and a young man whose relentless humor hides a childhood full of grief and harm he's never told anyone about. This is a story about found family, the kind of friendship that becomes love, and what it takes for a survivor to finally be believed. We'll celebrate everything that makes Gibsie and the Tommen crew so beloved — the chaos, the loyalty, the swoony friends-to-lovers arc with Claire — while handling the book's heavier themes with the care they deserve. Tune in for: * Character Deep-Dives: Why "Gibsie" the persona and "Gerard" the person aren't the same boy. * Found Family: The Core Eight, the loyalty, and the love that holds them together. * The Romance: Sixteen years of friendship finally catching fire. * Trauma, Handled With Care: What the book gets right about survival, being believed, and healing — discussed responsibly, never gratuitously. Expect big feelings, fast banter, and a lot of love for these characters. This is a heavy one, so we've put content warnings on every episode and support resources in the show notes. Take what serves you, leave what doesn't. 🛠️ FIX YOUR LIFE (WORK WITH US): Ready to step out of survival mode? Visit theburnoutpodcasts.com to get the exact tools you need: * Life Alignment Coaching: Private, 1-on-1 mentorship to rebuild your mindset. * The Inner Circle Mastermind: A curated group program to tackle toxic patterns. * Deep Dive Strategy Intensive: A brutal, 2-hour audit of your life. * Premium Unfiltered Audio: Raw, no-holds-barred advice on your anonymous dramas. 🔗 Website: https://theburnoutpodcasts.com ⚠️ Content note: this season discusses a novel dealing with childhood abuse, grief, and suicide. We handle these themes with care and without graphic detail. Support resources are listed at the end of the show notes.