Moral Injury

Are the #GRWM or #unboxing videos really just entertainment? Or are they something deeper? And is that a moral injury?We had so much to say on this topic, so this will be split into two parts. The second part will be out in two weeks!Sources for this episode:TikToks:Infinite Scroll Podcast@Oldloserinbrooklyn@Justina.sharpArticles:Top 25 Instagram Influencers- Influencer Marketing HubA Brief History of Influencers-Social Media TodayTypes of Social Media Accounts- Insider IntelligenceHow Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? - World Bank

Is being a bridesmaid a simple celebration of friendship or is it something darker?Is that a moral injury?Sources for this episode:What Does it Mean to be a Bridesmaid now? - VogueThe dangers of being a bridesmaid in China mean some brides now hire professionals - The ConversationSo You’ve Been Asked to Be a Bridesmaid. Now What? - New York Times10 harrowing realities of being a bridesmaid - Harper's Bazaar5 Reasons Why You'll Love Being A Bridesmaid! - Dessy GroupAll About Love- bell hooksThe Knot 2022 Real Weddings StudyBridal Shower Etiquette You Should Know Before You Start Planning - The Knot

What brought the three of us to the concept of moral injury? Why does it interest us so much? Sources for this episode:Miriam's original TikTok that got us all goingThe Ezra Klein podcast, "The Case Against Loving Your Job" episode

When an exercise classes is sold to us as a religious experience...Is that a moral injury?Sources for this episode:“The Gospel of Wellness” Rina RaphaelA Race to the Front Row By Courtney Rubin at the NYTGoodbye to the Cult of SoulCycle By Natalia Mehlman Petrzela at the NYTThe Numbers Behind The Boutique Fitness Boom (Fitt Insider)I’ve Cried Multiple Times During This Workout (Daley Quinn at Byrdie)There's one part of the SoulCycle IPO filing no one can stop laughing about (Linette Lopez at Insider)The Radical History of Self-Care (LENORA E. HOUSEWORTH, Teen Vogue)Feeling Good: The future of the $1.5 trillion wellness market (McKinsey)TikToks: The Class What Your Fitness Studio Says About You Boutique Fitness Post Covid and The Before Times

When the workers are keeping the business afloat, but aren't even on the payroll..Is that a moral injury?Sources for this episode:Untangling Kourtney Kardashian's Argument With Kim's NannyInvisible Labor: Hidden Work in the Contemporary World, Marion Crain Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, Anne Helen Petersen Google’s Shadow Work Force: Temps Who Outnumber Full-Time Employees- The New York TimesInside Google’s shadow workforce- The Seattle Times

The rise and fall of the 'girl boss' captures the cultural shift from empowerment to meme. The discussion critiques the branding of female leadership in a male-dominated world, exploring figures like Kylie Jenner. Delving into the intersection of feminism and capitalism, the conversation questions corporate authenticity in promoting feminist ideals. The limitations of the girlboss movement are examined, revealing the struggles faced by women entrepreneurs. Finally, the impact of failures on young women in startup culture highlights the need for genuine support and societal transformation.

Is it truly a moral injury-- or is it just a big disappointment? Subscribe to Moral Injury wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information on moral injury, check out the Syracuse University Moral Injury Project.