
 Howl in the Wilderness Catherine Liu | The Problem With Trauma Culture | HITW 165
 Jan 29, 2025 
 Catherine Liu, a prominent cultural theorist and author, dives deep into the complexities of trauma culture and its links to the professional-managerial class. She critiques how personal suffering is often commodified, particularly in the context of capitalism. Liu examines historical and contemporary trauma narratives, highlighting the intersection of personal and collective experiences. She also warns against the infantilization in political discourse and advocates for maturity in conversations about trauma, challenging societal norms and the therapeutic industry's limitations. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Navigating Beauty Standards and Feminist Discourse 
 01:41 • 2min 
 Class, Trauma, and the Professional Managerial Class 
 04:01 • 19min 
 Exploring Trauma: A Cross-Cultural Perspective 
 22:43 • 1min 
 The Evolution of Trauma Culture 
 24:11 • 17min 
 The Intersection of Trauma and Family Dynamics 
 41:40 • 3min 
 Echoes of My Lai: Trauma and Accountability 
 45:02 • 12min 
 The Infantilization of Political Discourse and the Call for Maturity 
 57:26 • 4min 
 Navigating Emotional Expression in Therapy and Work 
 01:01:35 • 4min 
 Establishing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships 
 01:05:38 • 2min 
 Challenging Trauma Culture and Neoliberalism 
 01:07:57 • 14min 
 The Importance of Aesthetics in Public Discourse 
 01:21:33 • 4min 





