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Our Opinions About ... Pop Psychology

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Girls with Opinions by Erin Burns and Kristy Castillo

Episode notes

This week on Girls With Opinions, we’re diving into the world of pop psychology — the TikToks, soundbites, Instagram infographics, and trendy self-help takes that everyone swears by… but don’t always tell the whole story. 👀

From overused therapy buzzwords to misapplied diagnoses to the way social media makes everything a “trauma response,” we’re talking about what pop psychology gets right, what it gets very wrong, and how to actually use psychology in a way that supports your growth (not overwhelms you with labels).

We also share our own hot takes on the concepts we love, the ones we side-eye, and the ones that should probably come with a warning label.

It’s funny, it’s honest, and it’s your reminder that mental health is way deeper than a 10-second clip — and that nuance mat ... 

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