Episode 15 of I Hate Talking discusses dysmorphia, focusing on body dysmorphia and money dysmorphia.
Key Points:
1. Defining Dysmorphia
The hosts define dysmorphia as a distorted perception of one's physical form or financial situation. While the word implies something is genuinely misshapen, the psychological use refers to a perceived flaw.
2. Body Dysmorphia
They discuss the challenge of body dysmorphia, noting it involves individuals perceiving nonexistent or minor flaws in their appearance, influenced by social media and societal expectations.
3. Money Dysmorphia
Money dysmorphia is defined as feeling stressed or insecure about finances, regardless of the actual financial situation. This is exacerbated by inflation, rising costs, and social media flaunting wealth. A Credit Karma survey reveals that 43% of Gen Z and 41% of millennials feel "behind" financially, despite financial stability.
4. Social Expectations
The hosts emphasize how social expectations and comparisons, amplified by social media, contribute to both body and money dysmorphia.
5. Financial Statistics
The episode presents statistics about American households:
6. Inflation Impact
The decreasing purchasing power of the dollar and the rising cost of basic needs are discussed. The cost for a family of four to buy the same groceries and basic needs has increased by $11,000 per year within the past 18 months.
7. Personal Experiences
The hosts share personal stories, including experiences with holiday decorations and thrift store finds, to illustrate the concepts.
A version of the dollar chart mentioned in this episode can be found here.
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Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.
Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.
