Episode 2251 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Lisa Strohman and they discuss the topics of consent, connection, addiction, and more.
CONNECTION & ADDICTION
- Vinnie welcomes Dr. Lisa Strohman back to the show. (2:40)
- They talk a bit about “incels” (involuntary celibates).
- The topic of consent and what it means has morphed over the decades.
- Young people appear to have become terrified and too distracted to connect.
- Lisa and Vinnie take turns describing types of “incels”. (29:30)
- The conversation turns to the topic of “Starbucks Kids”, and Lisa clarifies. (44:00)
- It’s not just the psychology Lisa is dealing with because physical health affects mental health. (45:00)
- She often deals with both connection and addictions to food, tech, and more.
- They also discuss sponsors and advertising affecting the information we are exposed to.
- Vinnie mentions advertising geared towards children and teens.
- Lisa tells a story about a biochemist she met at a conference.
- Vinnie and Lisa talk about fake foods and how they are “reimagined” versions of real food that don’t need altering in the first place. (1:01:00)
- Vinnie recommends the book “Salt, Sugar, Fat” by Michael Moss.
- He also recommends “Big Fat Surprise” by Nina Teicholz.
- Lisa emphasizes the challenges in today’s society and the need to connect with one another.
- You can find Dr. Lisa Strohman on her website here.
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