Anne Helen Petersen

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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/BHTranscriptsInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

Anne Helen Peterson, a culture writer known for her insights into feminism, and Sophie Lewis, a scholar focused on gender politics, dive deep into the emerging 'womanosphere.' They discuss how nostalgia and social media fuel a retro gender order, exploring concepts like 'tradwife' rhetoric and the exhaustion of modern feminism. The conversation highlights the dangers of turning away from structural issues towards personal solutions, and how these narratives serve broader political aims. Together, they envision ways to counter this cultural trend and reimagine gender roles.

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.