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Anxiety is not a mental illness - it's a business | Anxiety economy explained - suresh

2026-02-2311:35

Anxiety is usually treated as a personal mental health problem.But what if anxiety is not a disorder , what if it is a symptom of the system we live in?In this podcast, explore how modern capitalism, job insecurity, social media, constant comparison, and future uncertainty have created an anxiety economy worth trillions of dollars.From self-care culture and meditation apps to productivity psychology and wellness marketing, anxiety has been privatized, individualized, and monetized , while its real social and economic causes are hidden.Using psychology, neuroscience, sociology, philosophy, this podcast explains:What anxiety actually isWhy it exploded after 2010Why animals don’t experience anxiety like humansHow self-care became a business modelWhy anxiety keeps people obedient, optimized, and exhaustedThis is not motivation.This is not therapy.This is science and history. And This is understanding.If you’ve ever felt anxious for no clear reason, this PODCAST is for you.