Why Toxic Relationships Are Like a Cult

[podcast the everygirl]( [Why Toxic Relationships Are Like a Cult and Swifties Are Under the Halo Effect, With]( Montell]( [LISTEN NOW]( Amanda Montell is the author of Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, and her latest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In this episode, Amanda breaks down cognitive biases that impact us all in the modern information age, from the halo effect driving our obsession with celebrities (hi, Taylor Swift), to the sunk cost fallacy that may make us stay in a relationship that we know is not good for us ("a toxic relationship is a cult of one"). Amanda shares what she learned about these psychology principles to offer groundbreaking advice that will improve your mental health, relationships, joy, and self-esteem. [DOWNLOAD ON SPOTIFY]( [DOWNLOAD ON APPLE PODCASTS]( Meet The Guest Shop The Episode The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality BY Amanda Montell   [SHOP NOW]( Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language BY Amanda Montell   [SHOP NOW]( Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers Mary Roach   [SHOP NOW]( Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism BY Amanda Montell   [SHOP NOW]( ask THE EVERYGIRL I set a goal to prioritize my friendships so I can feel like I have deeper connections. Any tips? Don't worry about casting a wide net for friendships—instead, stick with quality over quantity. Ask genuine questions, and be interested in what your friends have to say instead of thinking about how you are going to respond in conversation. [SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION TO JOSIE AND EMMA]( Related Stories & Articles   [Don’t Have a Big Group of Girlfriends? Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter](   [Betterment Burnout: Why We Might Need to Question the Need for Self-Improvement](   [Social Media Is Ruining My Mental Health—Here’s What I’m Doing About It](   [7 Steps to Declutter Your Mind For 2024]( Week after week I am shocked how good the guests are, the insightful conversations, and amazing questions. Josie is such a fun and thoughtful voice throughout each episode! I’m amazed how she makes every guest feel comfortable.       @lizziet365 Apple Podcast Review [SUBSCRIBE TO THE EVERYGIRL PODCAST]( Copyright © 2024 The Everygirl, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: The Everygirl, LLC 222 S. Morgan St. #2A Chicago, IL 60607 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can u[pdate your preferences]( u[nsubscribe from this list.]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( The Everygirl · 222 South Morgan St · #2A · Chicago, IL 60607 · USA