Magical Overthinkers
By Amanda Montell & Studio71
Are you an overthinker? Prone to thought spirals? Do you wonder why, despite living in the "Information Age," life only seems to be making less sense? From extreme celebrity worshippers to people with master’s degrees basing their real-life choices on Mercury’s whereabouts, there seems to be a lot of delulu out there these days. More than ever, in fact. Enter: This relatable, thought-provoking podcast for curious overthinkers. Every other week, tune in as host Amanda Montell, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Age of Magical Overthinking and host of the Sounds Like A Cult podcast, interviews a brilliant expert guest about a buzzy, confounding, anxiety-provoking topic. Think: narcissism, nostalgia, polyamory, social media comparison, "millennial cringe." Complete with heart-on-their-sleeve personal stories, thought-provoking conversations, and actionable takeaways for how chronically online listeners can get out of their own heads, this podcast is here to make some sense of the senseless. To help quiet the cacophony in our brains for a while. Or even hear a melody in it. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
8 episodes
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Confrontation as Repair: Expressing Needs and Enhancing Relationships
Confrontation, reframed as "repair," is essential for expressing unmet needs and maintaining healthy relationships. Approach it with curiosity, active listening, and genuine connection to foster mutual understanding.
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Digital Age Isolation Hinders Authentic Sexual Connection
Digital convenience and algorithmic manipulation erode genuine intimacy, creating a "sex deficit" despite hyper-stimulation. Reclaim authentic desire through safety, communication, and mindful digital engagement.
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Nostalgia as a Tool: Political Manipulation Versus Present-Moment Appreciation
Public figures weaponize nostalgia, but you can build meaning by appreciating the present, even its bittersweet moments, to counter declinism.
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Rage Bait: The Business of Engineered Outrage
Rage bait is a business model exploiting anger for profit, habituating users and amplifying divisions; reclaim your agency by choosing constructive engagement.
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Unlock Your Biology: The Power and Healing of Tears
Embrace tears as a powerful wellness tool, not weakness. Discover how crying reduces stress, fosters bonding, and combats societal shame, revealing its vital role in human connection and health.
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Embrace Awkwardness: Your Social Blunders Make You Likable
Social awkwardness is often a perceived mismatch, not a flaw, and minor blunders can enhance likability, making authentic connection more valuable than constant performance.
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