Don't Even Bother
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Don't Even Bother
#14: Has Authenticity Died?
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Let's talk modern “authenticity” — or, more accurately, the lack of it. From the exhausting world of social media facades to tired slogans like “girl boss,” we unpack why everything feels so performative… and why we’re over it. Avoiding awkward small talk and keeping relationships real in a world obsessed with optics is a struggle, but one thing's for sure: we'd rather have blunt honesty over empty niceties any day.
02:14 The Authenticity Crisis
05:26 The Problem with Surface-Level Conversations
13:47 Toxic Femininity and Gender Dynamics
26:43 Social Media Personas vs. Reality
31:43 The Struggle with People-Pleasing
33:48 Setting Boundaries for Mental Health
39:44 Email Etiquette and Communication
46:06 The Value of Long-Lasting Friendships
56:14 Encouraging Authenticity in a Filtered World
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