This episode contains references to sensitive topics, including suicide and gun violence.
On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mallory, and Makena unpack how vulnerability is represented on TikTok, Instagram, and social media in general. The group chats about filters, the vulnerability of gratitude, and pretty privilege. Makena talks about the loneliness she felt living alone after the Boulder shooting; Lara opens up about the recent suicide of one of her favorite IG/YouTube influencers, and Mallory talks about how Addison Rae perpetuates beauty norms.
Notes:
Brené Brown The Call to Courage Documentary
Jameela Jamil's IG post about filters
Book: Thick And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom
Podcast: The Ezra Klein show with Tressie McMillan Cottom
@thebirdspapaya (Sarah Nicole Landry)
Insta vs Reality post on IG
Victoria Garrick: Body Image Post
Podcast: Vivek Murthy interview with Ezra Klein
The ReAwakening Podcast: Boulder Strong episode
The Truthiest Life podcast episode with Psychic Medium Fleur
This is our third episode of April — our month discussing vulnerability. Our first episode looked at how Mal, Lar, and Ken define vulnerability and pivotal moments in their lives. The second episode featured Nate Harper and his experiences with rehab and finding spirituality.
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