Modern Wisdom #916 - Freya India - Why Modern Women Feel More Lost Than Ever
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Mar 17, 2025 
Freya India, a writer and journalist focused on female mental health and modern culture, dives into the complex challenges faced by young women today. The discussion highlights the appeal of therapy culture as a substitute for traditional religion and the pitfalls of social media on self-perception and relationships. Freya explores the feelings of aimlessness among women, the commodification of vulnerability in the digital age, and how modern influences are reshaping notions of femininity and empowerment.
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Therapy Culture as Religion
- Therapy culture has replaced religion for many young women.
- It offers comfort and belonging without the demands of traditional faiths.
Therapeutic Worldview
- A therapeutic worldview involves pathologizing life problems as medical issues.
- This offers a sense of control but can hinder dealing with real emotional issues.
Teen Therapy Statistics
- 32% of American teens aged 12-17 have received mental health treatment.
- This statistic highlights the pervasiveness of therapy culture among young people.
