Healing Honeys with Louise Rumball

156 - Justin Bieber + Parasocial Relationships


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Crying over Biebs? You’re not alone. There Louise was. Standing in a cute little organic supermarket when it happened. Justin and Hailey Bieber announced that they were having a BABY! Her reaction? Silence and a weird smidge of… something? Had that feeling too? You’re not alone. That’s the story of how this episode was born. Pun intended!

From dreaming of running into your favorite star on the street to feeling personally offended when they're criticized, the allure of celebrity culture can be downright intoxicating. But why do we feel this intense connection to people we've never even met? And how does it affect us on a deeper level? AND HOW CAN WE REALLY BE UPSET WHEN SOMEONE WE HAVE NEVER MET ANNOUNCES THEY ARE HAVING A BABY WITH A WOMAN WHO IS NOT YOU? In today’s episode, Louise sits down to investigate the psychological and emotional aspects of celebrity worship and parasocial relationships.

In this episode, Louise dives into:

  • The slightly odd but hilarious reactions she and her friends had to the Beiber pregnancy announcement.
  • The psychology behind celebrity worship and the three levels of parasocial relationships.
  • Why the Selena v. Hailey/ Damon v. Stefan debates get us in a chokehold.
  • Why criticism of our favorite fandoms and idols evokes visceral reactions (looking at you, Swifties).
  • The delulu belief that we can "fix" or help celebrities like Justin Bieber.
  • Maladaptive daydreaming and escapism associated with celebrity fascination.
  • Themes of the sheer relentlessness of life, self-worth, and attachment styles.

  • And more!

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