Episode
Rachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
1:07:00
Published: Tue Oct 12 2021
Description
In the sequel (sorry) to our first installment, we take a deep dive into Rachel's wildly problematic books and deeply weird downfall. Along the way we discuss allyship etiquette, MLMs and Ronald Reagan. We remain convinced that getting matching tattoos was the right decision for us. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!The infamous Tik TokSavy Writes Books' video essaysThe Rise & Fall of Rachel HollisThe Divine Rise of Multilevel MarketingKaitlyn Luckow's "Girl, It’s Okay To Be Dirty: A Look At Toxic Self-Help"Multilevel-marketing companies like LuLaRoe are forcing people into debt and psychological crisisJesus never called us to chase after power, money, and fame “Girl, Wash Your Face” Is A Massive Best-Seller With A Dark MessageYour Brain Is Not an Onion With a Tiny Reptile InsideInfluencer Rachel Hollis Is Facing Accusations She Is Plagiarizing On Her InstagramSupport the show
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This episode discusses the rise of influencers and how they utilize social media platforms like Instagram to portray a false sense of normalcy while normalizing wealth and luxury lifestyles.
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EpisodeRachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
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The speaker critiques Rachel Hollis' relatability and mentions that she hasn't earned the lesson she's trying to portray.
06:14 - 10:04 (03:50)
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EpisodeRachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
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This podcast episode discusses the topic of fatness as a minority status and the distinction between current fat people and former fat people.
10:04 - 15:24 (05:19)
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This podcast episode discusses the topic of fatness as a minority status and the distinction between current fat people and former fat people.
EpisodeRachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
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The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.
15:24 - 19:30 (04:05)
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The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.
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The podcast hosts discuss the differences between a life coach and a fitness influencer, and how the latter can contribute to disordered eating and harmful body ideals.
19:30 - 27:58 (08:28)
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The podcast hosts discuss the differences between a life coach and a fitness influencer, and how the latter can contribute to disordered eating and harmful body ideals.
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The human brain has three layers- the lizard brain, the mammal brain, and the human brain- with the lizard brain being our least evolved form of thought.
27:58 - 31:04 (03:06)
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An overview of the triune brain theory and how it has been debunked, as well as a discussion on the complexity of different animal brains.
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An overview of the triune brain theory and how it has been debunked, as well as a discussion on the complexity of different animal brains.
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The speaker discusses the dangers of multi-level marketing companies and how they operate to keep people struggling while making the owners of the company rich.
34:21 - 38:14 (03:53)
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The speaker discusses the topic of plagiarism in writing and is not defending it but mentions how vacuous some quotes are that may not be worth the attention.
38:14 - 44:00 (05:45)
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how Rachel Hollis uses an inappropriate comparison of Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hour rule to the legacy of racism in America.
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The speaker discusses the issue of criticizing influencers for personal choices like divorce, while also navigating the fact that influencers often involve their families in their public lives.
48:06 - 54:09 (06:03)
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The hosts discuss how some women throughout history are viewed as unrelatable, and how a small comment about Harriet Tubman by a celebrity sparked a social media controversy over the topic of "performative wokeness".
54:09 - 57:06 (02:56)
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The hosts discuss how some women throughout history are viewed as unrelatable, and how a small comment about Harriet Tubman by a celebrity sparked a social media controversy over the topic of "performative wokeness".
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The downfall of Rachel Hollis sheds light on the narrow set of identities centered in body-positive and wellness spaces and how it falls apart upon closer examination, revealing the focus on capitalism rather than service to others or oneself.
57:06 - 1:05:35 (08:29)
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The downfall of Rachel Hollis sheds light on the narrow set of identities centered in body-positive and wellness spaces and how it falls apart upon closer examination, revealing the focus on capitalism rather than service to others or oneself.
EpisodeRachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
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The podcast host wonders why Rachel Hollis lied about being Southern, reflecting on the lack of radical thinking in Hollis' ideas and how her being Southern makes her an effective giver of advice.
1:05:35 - 1:06:53 (01:17)
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The podcast host wonders why Rachel Hollis lied about being Southern, reflecting on the lack of radical thinking in Hollis' ideas and how her being Southern makes her an effective giver of advice.