465. Tradwives, Influencers, and Reality TV with Debbie and Emily
About this episode
Debbie and Emily discuss the impact of social media influencers and reality TV on societal standards and personal well-being.
We’ve all been there: you’re scrolling through your feed, watching someone bake sourdough from scratch in a pristine linen dress, and suddenly your own life feels incredibly messy and chaotic. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock , Debbie and Emily are pulling back the curtain on the hyper-curated worlds of social media influencers, reality TV, and the massive "tradwife" trend. Grab your headphones and get ready for a much-needed reality check on why we need to be way more skeptical of what we see on our screens. Listen and Learn: What happened when Debbie fell down a Ballerina Farm rabbit hole How glamorous images of the past conveniently leave out the harsh realities of history, like poverty, oppression, and environmental harm How reality shows feed us false ideals, driving us into a spiral of social comparison and reinforcing toxic, patriarchal beauty standards Why chasing these unrealistic lifestyles actually hurts our well-being The rise of fear-based pseudoscience, MLMs, and totally unqualified "mental health influencers" who are just looking for clicks Resources: Debbie’s recent Substack post on Tradwife Influencers…
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