The Secret Psychology of Mormon Wives: Identity, Religion, and Influencer Culture
About this episode
The episode explores the psychological dynamics of Mormon wives and the impact of influencer culture on their identities.
In this deep dive into the Hulu phenomenon The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, host Laura is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Ashley Buckner to peel back the layers of drama and reveal the complex psychological machinery underneath. The duo explores how the Mormon influencer pipeline was born from a culture of polished aesthetics and public testimony, and why the sudden shift in financial power—where women become primary breadwinners in patriarchal households—creates such volati...
People in this episode
Host: Laura
Guest: Ashley Buckner
Topics covered
- Mormon culture
- influencer culture
- psychology
- identity
- gender roles
Keywords
- Mormon wives
- influencer culture
- psychology
- identity
- gender roles
- Hulu
- Ashley Buckner
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hulu
Books & works: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
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