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True Friends
an everyday ethics podcast where two true friends discuss the complexities of the everyday decisions we all have to make. From beauty standards to politics, we’re bringing you our hot takes on modern debates and arguing the way only true friends do.
Disclaimer: We acknowledge that we are two white women with our own experiences of identity and privilege and we recognize that this positionality gives us blind spots in these conversations. That being said, this is not a "both sides" podcast and you will never catch us debating human rights, defending billionaires, or justifying hate.
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True Friends
Episode 10: Why can't I stop buying Shein?
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Kate and EB discuss why we can't stop buying fast fashion even when we know the impact. We look at research, online discourse, and examine our own opinions on the hard truths of our shopping addictions and ways we can mitigate it.
Sources:
- The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained (Rashmila Maiti, 2025)
- Fast Fashion Statistics (UniformMarket Editorial Team, 2025)
- The Psychology of Influencer Marketing (Bradley Hoos, 2019)
- Why Shopping Is Addictive (Alana Semuels, 2022)
- Debunking the Myth: Is Ethical Fashion Always More Expensive? (GreenEarth Cleaning Editorial Team, 2024)
Questions? Compliments? Criticisms? Email us at: giveussomethingtothinkabout@gmail.com