Our Perfectionism and Fame-Obsessed Culture is Ruining Our Social Connections

Just me yapping about the Black Mirror episode we’re living in today and how I decided not to go on that TLC show Extreme Sisters.

Questions:
What does it mean to be “normal?”
Where does the motivation to be famous come from? And how does all of this relate to loneliness and increased parasocial relationships? What truly brings us a sense of belonging?

Book Recommendations:
-The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate
-Hierarchy of Needs: A Theory of Human Motivation by Abraham H. Maslow
-The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
-The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellis

0:00 - Intro
01:41 - embracing vulnerability and imperfections
04:58 - living in a black mirror episode
07:42 - spoilers! (skip if you haven't watched)
08:55 - the corrupting influence of fame
12:00 - judge less and be yourself!

(DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. And if you have an emergency or need medical attention please contact a medical professional.)

#humanstic
#loneliness
#existentialism
#Neuordivergent
#adhd
#introverts
#hsp
#Codependency
#pychoanalytic
#trauma
#bpd