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Hilde Lynn Helphenstein
Visual artist and digital storyteller known for creating the satirical Instagram persona Jerry Gogosian; discussed a seven-year experiment living as an online persona and her subsequent process of reclaiming identity.
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Oct 22, 2025
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Jung in the World B-Sides | Living as Someone Else: The Hidden Cost of Online Personas with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein (Part 2)
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Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, a visual artist and digital storyteller behind the satirical persona Jerry Gogosian, shares her transformative journey from online identity to authenticity. She delves into the psychological costs of living as someone else, revealing how childhood trauma influenced her creative escape into art. Hilde discusses her groundbreaking MDMA therapy with her mother, which helped her break free from rumination and reclaim her true self. Now, she's focused on intentional rebranding and embracing vulnerability in real-life connections.
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