Your Therapist Needs Therapy Podcast Episode 154 - Influencer Culture and the Illusion of Connection

This week famed podcaster and friendly neighborhood therapist Jeremy Schumacher talks about parasocial relationships. Jeremy explores why these relationships feel so real, when they can be helpful, and how they can slide into dependency, especially in religious, therapeutic, and influencer spaces. Along the way, we examine the continuum between connection and exploitation, and ask what ethical responsibility comes with influence. To learn more about the upcoming retreat for religious trauma survivors head here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uaFA... and you can donate at this link - https://buy.stripe.com/3cIeVdbFO4iP95... As always, Jeremy has all his practice info at www.wellnesswithjer.com, and you can find him on Instagram @wellnesswithjer⁩. To show your love for the show you can pick up some merch! We appreciate support from likes, follows, and shares as well! None of my online work would be possible without my media maven Kenny, so check out their work as well at kenlingdesign.com Merch Store - https://wellness-with-jer.creator-spr... ----- Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship.If you or someone you know is in crisis please call or text the nationwide crisis line at 988, or text HELLO to 741741. The Trevor Project has a crisis line for LGBTQ+ young people that can be reached by texting 678678.