SMALL TALK: What Do We Think About 'Rejection Therapy'? With Carmen and Kath
Today we talk about the TikTok trend, 'rejection therapy'. Where people put themselves in embarrassing situations and film it to overcome their fears of judgement and others.
Do we think it's annoying? Has it gone too far? What is the psychological merit in exposure therapy? What are our own experiences with rejection?
Joining us today are our friends Kath Ebbs and Carmen Azzopardi (zigs mom) who are also the hosts of the podcast I've Always Said That.
If you have a topic you want Small Talk to cover next - leave a comment! Or message bigsmalltalk_pod.
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Katy Perry Returns From Space, Tariff Insider Trading & Coachella
Coachella Weekend One performances and recap, Australian Election policy update, White Lotus Star Aimee Lou Wood defends herself after 'mean and unfunny' SNL sketch about her teeth, Trumps Tariff pause and insider trading, Katy Perry returns to earth after space trip and NSW Doctors Strike.
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SMALL TALK: Is The 'Let Them Theory' Flawed? With Jemma Sbeg
We've all heard of it, the 'Let Them Theory' has taken the world by storm. Popularised by Mel Robins, the simple phrase has transformed peoples lives as they learn that it's okay that you can't control other people, only your own reaction.
Today I again chat to my wise friend, Jemma (host of The Psychology Of Your 20s) about why everyone is so obsessed with the phrase, what it encapsulates and why it is still flawed.
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Abbie Chatfield AEC Investigation, Tarrifs & Russell Brand Charged
The Australian Electoral Commission reviews Abbie Chatfield's podcast interviews with Adam Bandt and PM Albanese. Russell Brand has been charged with multiple accounts of sexual assault in the UK, following the 2023 joint investigation by the London Times and Channel 4. New policy announcements and updates ahead of the election. Anna Paul gives lengthy response to Mikaela Testa's recent podcast episode. Trump starts a trade war that risks global recession and a US senator gives a 25 hour speech. Alix Earle sues Gymshark for 1 million.
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SMALL TALK: Are The Trends 'Old Money Aesthetic' and 'Clean Girl' Sinister? With Soaliha
In this episode I chat to journalist and podcaster, Soaliha about an article she wrote for Missing Perspectives - The 'Old Money' Aesthetic Taking Over Our Feeds Is A Sign Of Something More Sinister'.
We chat about how these trends reflect a swing towards more conservative thinking, the Pretty Little Thing rebrand, nostalgia for 'whiter' times and how fashion shapes politics.
Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays
So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should.
From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.
Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday.
Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays
It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the cultural zeitgeist that gets us all talking. We want to unpack these frivolous conversations, from new trends to relationship theories to life advice.
In an age of never-ending small talk, we want to examine how these collective thoughts affect the way we see the world. We may even reach out to a few friends and experts to weigh in.
Big Talk: Wednesday 6 AM - Last Two Weeks of Every Month
Over the past few decades, there have been news headlines so shocking that we still hear and feel their impact, such as Roe V Wade, Monica Lewinsky, Epstein, Mabo and Hillsong.
Don’t you think it’s about time you knew all the important and salacious details about the real stories that have happened that shaped our world today? Come on, I know you’re curious.
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