Anne Helen Petersen

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/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Anne Helen Petersen, a writer and author, explores the concept of tradwives, discussing their roots in Christianity and the expectations they adhere to in marriage. They also delve into the challenges faced by trad wives, the distractions of the lifestyle, and the limited choices available to women. The influence of influencers and the importance of accountability are also discussed.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.comToday Virginia is chatting with Anne Helen Petersen, author of four books and co-host of the Work Appropriate podcast, who also writes the newsletter Culture Study—and its recently launched little sister, Garden Study. We're exploring how gardening can be part of perfectionism and productivity culture—or its radical undoing. If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes—including the director's cut of this conversation where VA and AHP answer all of your gardening questions. Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health care provider. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions she gives are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.BUTTER & OTHER LINKSthe reader surveythe Sunset handbookMonty Don as “gardening god” and fashion iconclematis pruning groupsgrowing vegetables for a lot of diet culture reasonsGreat Dixter and the Vita Sackville West gardenThe Optimization Sinkholerenovation culturediet culture happening in garden cultureDuluth Trading Co overallsoverall shorts from Targeta gardeners tool beltA Good House for Children by Kate Collinsthrow pillows from Anchal ProjectFAT TALK is out! Order your signed copy from Virginia's favorite independent bookstore, Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the US!). Or order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, or Kobo or anywhere else you like to buy books. You can also order the audio book from Libro.fm or Audible.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism. 

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.