The negative connotations associated with gossiping, they haven't come from nowhere. I'm sure we all know how it feels to be on the receiving end of a story about ourselves that we know is not true. It's really hurtful to realize that there are people out there who think that it is. That's the downside of malicious gossip. And it can make us rethink the times in our lives when we may have said something that's gone a bit too far or been a bit too cruel about someone else.
In this weeks episode we discuss the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we gossip. We explore the origins of gossip, the different forms of gossip and how it influences our 20’s, particularly our social connections and sense of community. We also dive into the downsides of rumours and slander, how gossip has evolved with social media and discuss how we can break free of the cycle of gossip in our lives and create more positive conversations and relationships. Listen now.
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