Culture Study Podcast The Rise of Therapy Speak
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Jan 1, 2025 
Ash Compton is a licensed psychotherapist and cultural theorist, while Rachel Monroe is a writer at The New Yorker and co-host of Bad Therapist. They dive into the rise of therapy speak, exploring its evolution and influence on culture, especially via social media. The discussion critiques how therapeutic language can be misused, oversimplifying complex emotions. They also examine the implications of therapeutic terms in personal relationships and the workplace, raising vital questions about authenticity and meaningful communication in our fast-paced world.
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Online Therapy Speak and Defensive Posturing
- Therapy speak on the internet often blends accusatory and defensive tones.
- This mirrors the online posture many adopt, being both on offense and defense simultaneously.
Effective Boundary Setting
- Instead of voicing boundaries, enact them through actions.
- Boundaries are best when silent, shifting based on individual bandwidth, not declarations.
Celebrity Use of Therapy Speak: Ashlyn Harris Example
- Ashlyn Harris discussed disassociating in her marriage during a public interview.
- This illustrates celebrities using therapy speak publicly, potentially weaponizing vulnerability.
