

Anne Helen Petersen
Writer and academic. Host of the Culture Study Podcast, exploring various aspects of culture and society.
Top 10 podcasts with Anne Helen Petersen
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Jun 21, 2024 • 50min
What's driving generations apart—and ideas to bring them together
Experts like Scott Galloway, Louise Mabulo, and Derenda Schubert discuss bridging the gap between generations, addressing issues like economic disparities, wealth gaps, youth discontent, and the importance of community in fostering connections across ages.

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Feb 27, 2023 • 31min
Anne Helen Petersen on changing your relationship to work and the guardrails that can prevent burnout
What does "burnout" even mean anymore? If you're asking yourself this question, you've come to the right podcast. Anne Helen Petersen is the writer who helped popularize the term and she thinks people are missing the big picture. In this episode, Anne Helen and Chris discuss the structures that are leading so many people, from nurses to teachers to office workers, to suffer from chronic, work-related stress. Then, Anne Helen suggests some of the ways that we can rethink our relationship to work – and offers practices that could protect us from laboring past our limits. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsFor the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsFor a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
The Cult of Tradwives
The podcast delves into the 'cult' of tradwives with guests Anne Helen Petersen and Reese Oliver. They discuss the disturbing trend of traditional wife culture blending biblical womanhood with social media aesthetics. The conversation explores the racist and sexist ideologies of tradwives in a modern context, dissecting the allure and dangers of this regressive movement.

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Aug 31, 2021 • 40min
Back To Bennifer | Banking on Bennifer (with Anne Helen Petersen) | 77
Culture writer Anne Helen Petersen discusses the media narrative around Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's relationship, the role of social media in shaping celebrity gossip, and the racialized context of public displays of affection. They also explore Ben Affleck's evolving public image, Jennifer Lopez's star image transformation, and the rise of celebrity culture in the early 2000s.

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Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 10min
How Email Took Over the World with Anne Helen Petersen
How did the information superhighway get so gridlocked? Guest Anne Helen Petersen tells Sarah the story of how email took over the world and our working lives, and what it would mean for us to get a little of our lost time back. Plus, a Kurt Loder cameo.Here’s where to find Anne:TwitterSubstackSupport us:Bonus Episodes on PatreonDonate on PaypalBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are Good[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase Links: https://twitter.com/annehelenhttps://annehelen.substack.com/http://patreon.com/yourewrongabouthttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodhttp://maintenancephase.comSupport the show

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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
Athleisure x Optimization with Anne Helen Petersen
Anne Helen Petersen joins the podcast to discuss the rise of athleisure, touching on topics like WWII's impact on fashion, feminist scholars' perspectives, fatphobia, neoliberalism, and our culture's obsession with optimization. The conversation also explores the role of pop culture analysis in navigating ideology.

Jul 7, 2025 • 50min
Redefining success (and failure!) — with Anne Helen Petersen
Join the insightful Anne Helen Petersen, a writer and culture critic known for her newsletter 'Culture Study' and the book 'Can’t Even.' She dives into the evolving definitions of success and failure, emphasizing authentic expression over traditional markers. The conversation touches on managing career pressures and the importance of navigating setbacks, especially in your 30s. Petersen shares personal anecdotes about balancing work-life responsibilities, the emotional toll of feedback, and the vital role of community in fostering fulfillment.

Oct 11, 2024 • 29min
Culture Chat: why is everyone so mad at Katy Perry?
Join pop critic Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, with nearly 25 years of experience, and Anne Helen Petersen, Culture Study podcast host, as they dissect the backlash against Katy Perry's new album, 143. They explore its controversial reception, analyzing the muddled feminist message and flawed promotional strategies. The conversation touches on the evolution of Perry’s public persona, the challenges female pop stars face, and the cultural significance of their narratives. Tune in for insights on music, feminism, and celebrity culture!

Jul 25, 2025 • 50min
Are We Living in a Feminist Dystopia?
In this engaging discussion, Anne Helen Petersen, writer of the Culture Study newsletter and host of the Culture Study podcast, sheds light on the concept of 'Feminist Exhaustion'—the burnout women face from unmet feminist promises. She critiques how pop culture shapes our views on empowerment, citing examples from shows like Scandal and Girls. The conversation also navigates shifting identities from girlboss to tradwife, exploring how future generations can reshape feminism and foster authentic representation in media.

May 16, 2024 • 1h 11min
Generations are Culture with Anne Helen Petersen
Author and cultural critic Anne Helen Petersen discusses evolving narratives around millennials and Gen Z, exploring generational identity shifts, nostalgia for pre-internet times, and societal burnout. They also touch on political polarization, productivity culture, and the impacts of technology on human connection.