What would you do if you discovered your therapist was on TikTok? And worse than that...what if they were talking about things YOU told them in therapy. Today we are talking with Bustle writer Kate Lindsay about her reporting on the mental health TikTok stars and the patients who are concerned. There are so many ethical and practical issues surrounding menta ... Show More
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Why We Need Paid Leave Right Now
The United States is basically the only country in the world without paid family and medical leave, and we are not okay with it. This week, Dawn Huckelbridge of the Paid Leave for All campaign joins us to break down what paid leave actually is (no, FMLA doesn't count), who it's r ... Show More
35m 55s
Aug 23
Sunday Nice Things: A New Book You'll Absolutely Love
This week on Under the Influence Sunday Nice Things, we have a book rec you will LOVE. Jennifer Herrera’s Siren Says, a magical, sexy, gloriously witchy novel about embracing your power and finding your confidence as a woman. We have a quick chat with Jennifer about the ancient s ... Show More
19m 14s
Aug 20
Why We Keep Underestimating Conservative Women
For years we've been laughing at tradwives. We've mocked the prairie dresses, the sourdough starters, the "submit to your husband" content, and the endless parade of blonde influencers telling women to embrace traditional femininity. Meanwhile, conservative women have been buildi ... Show More
40m 37s
Oct 2021
ICYMI - Is TikTok Giving Teen Girls Tics?
Why have so many young women developed tic disorders during the course of the pandemic? Well, apart from the obvious pandemic-related stressors, TikTok could be a big part of it. On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison talk to science journalist Maddie Bender about her report fo ... Show More
25m 27s
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
Oct 2020
People Pleasing, Accepting Trauma, & Toxic Relationships with Therapist Lindsay Fleming
Lindsay Fleming is a licensed therapist for teens and young adults who has amassed over 300,000 TikTok followers where she's known for her relatable, informative, and empowering mental health videos. As the first from her family to graduate from college and the founder of her own ... Show More
45m 30s