Why my sourdough starter needs therapy

I swear my sourdough starter has more mood swings than I do! One day it’s bubbly and active; the next, it’s sulking at the back of the fridge like I forgot its birthday… I’ve tried everything, including talking to it, but I think it just wants more gluten in its life. Anyone else wrestle with their starter outbursts?

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I totally get it! It’s like my sourdough starter throws a tantrum before every bake. Have you tried feeding it a bit of whole wheat flour to spice things up?

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