venting or vicious: escaping the grip of toxic gossip [preview]
back from the borderline - A podcast by mollie adler
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Tune in for a free preview of this premium BFTB episode. Through my obsessive research, I’ll take you on a journey through the evolution of gossip, from its historical roots to the explosive rise of celebrity culture in the 90s and its impact on toxic rumors. Together, we’ll delve into psychological perspectives, drawing from renowned theorists and researchers, to understand why gossip is ingrained in our social fabric. Whether you're seeking guidance on dealing with a gossip habit yourself or eager to understand why gossip seems irresistible to anyone and everyone, this episode will contain the deep dive info you’re looking for. TOPICS DISCUSSED:✧ What is gossip?✧ The evolutionary purpose behind gossip (can it serve a positive social function?)✧ The psychology behind why people gossip✧ When does gossip turn toxic?✧ How to tell the difference between venting and gossip?✧ How tabloid journalism and celebrity culture normalizes and encourages toxic and harmful rumor-mongering and gossip✧ Do women gossip more than men? (Unraveling traditional gender stereotypes around gossiping behavior)✧ How to stop gossiping when you realize it’s become a habit✧ How to cope when people are gossiping about you✧ How do different spiritual traditions view gossip? Enjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of ad-free exclusive content and full-length episodes on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
