We’d be lying if we said we didn’t LOVE Instagram. Hell, maybe we’re even a little addicted to it, but can Instagram make us greedy? Can seeing tropical vacations, big new houses, and beautiful weddings leave us with extreme FOMO and envy? This week we’re speaking to therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab, to break down the psychological effects Instagram has on us. ... Show More
Aug 18
Drew Afualo on the Rules Women Should Stop Following
Drew Afualo opens up about writing her bestselling book, LOUD, the darker side of TikTok fame, her podcasts The Comment Section and Two Idiot Girls, and her Samoan culture and family. Drew gets real about questioning the rules women are taught to follow, why they don’t always hav ... Show More
1h 23m
Aug 11
Yvette Nicole Brown on Why It's Never Too Late for Love
Yvette Nicole Brown and Keke reunite for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughs, memories, and surprises. Yvette opens up about marrying at 53, caring for her father through Alzheimer’s, speaking up for what she believes in, and whether a Community movie is finally happening ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2022
The Cult of Instagram Therapists
If you have an Instagram account, you’ve probably seen those beautifully curated infographics explaining "trauma,” “attachment theory,” and "boundaries" in 100 words or less... but when does mass-disseminating parasocial mental health advice on social media become cultish? This j ... Show More
41 m
Jul 2024
Overthinking About Social Media Comparison
You log onto Instagram and within five seconds of scrolling, your algorithm has your self-esteem in a death grip. It serves you: 1) an old classmate's engagement announcement, 2) another carousel of glamorous vacation pics, 3) a random influencer looking flawless on a rooftop... ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2018
Episode 5 - "Social" Media
<p>Is Instagram bad for your health? The girls discuss all things Social Media: the pros and cons, how it affects you, how to deal with unhealthy comparison, and what we think about bloggers/influencers. How much social media is TOO much social media?</p><p>See Privacy Policy at ... Show More
37m 54s
Oct 2024
Your Therapist Needs Therapy 73 - Social Media Madness with Emily Vander Velden
<p>This week Jeremy welcomes back Emily Vander Velden to discuss social media and its impact on mental health. They explore the pros and cons of social media, noting how it can provide community support, especially for marginalized groups, but also amplify harmful content like bo ... Show More
1h 2m