Is rejection good for us?
Summary
This episode explores the internet trend of "rejection therapy," where individuals deliberately seek rejection to build confidence. Hosts Georgie and Neil discuss the concept with psychologist Claudia Hammond, who links the trend to rising perfectionism and social anxiety among young people. They also feature Hannah Gelbart, who tried the trend and found that most strangers were friendly, making the experience easier than expected. The segment concludes with a quiz about Walt Disney’s early career and a review of key vocabulary like "spike" and "appraise."
Topics discussed
Sponsorship ads for Whole Foods and Midas
Introduction to rejection and the episode topic
Quiz question about Walt Disney's rejections
Defining the rejection therapy social media trend
Hannah Gelbart tries rejection therapy in public
Psychologist discusses feelings and vocabulary
Why people seek rejection: perfectionism and judgment
Surprising discoveries and friendly strangers
Answering the Walt Disney quiz question
Vocabulary recap and closing remarks
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