SHOW NOTES

In this episode of 'What if Nothing's Wrong with You?', Paula D. Atkinson, Lisa K. Kays, tackle the misuse and overuse of popular therapy terms like 'narcissist,' 'triggered,' and 'boundaries.' They dive into the potential pitfalls of mislabeling behaviors and emotions, emphasizing the importance of context and cultural factors. The discussion also covers the commodification of therapy terms and how they can sometimes do more harm than good. Along the way, they touch on reality TV insights from 'Squid Games' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' highlighting how these shows can serve as sociological experiments. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on navigating mental health language in today's world.

00:00 Introduction and Wild Ride Since 2025

01:03 Squid Games Discussion

02:39 Sociological Insights from Reality TV

08:39 RuPaul's Drag Race and Gen X Parenting

12:37 Chapel Rone's Controversial Comments

19:31 Therapy Terms and Their Misuse

34:31 Finding Calm and Setting Boundaries

34:49 Facing Relationship Truths

36:08 Energetic Boundaries and Self-Regulation

37:57 Pathologizing Everyday Behaviors

39:09 Narcissism and Cultural Context

40:57 Dependence and Pathologizing Needs

46:22 Misuse of Psychological Terms

50:29 Depression vs. Heartbreak

54:03 Capitalism and Human Suffering

54:31 Trauma Bonding and Pathologizing Venting

58:10 Ridiculous Diagnoses and Pathological Ambivalence

01:07:38 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement