Have Influencers Become Too Disconnected From Reality?

Have Influencers Become Too Disconnected From Reality?

In this episode, I’m discussing influencer culture and the growing disconnect between creators and the audiences funding their lifestyles. From public shaming and parasocial relationships to luxury content and constant monetization, have some influencers become too disconnected from normal life? And at what point should we start being more intentional about who we support online?

Low Maintenance or One-Sided? The Reality of Adult Friendships

I’ve been noticing how friendships can start to feel different in your twenties and how hard it can be to tell if they’re truly low maintenance… or one-sided. In this episode, I talk about the grey areas of adult friendships, effort, growing apart, and figuring out when to keep showing up versus when something no longer feels mutual.

Am I Sabotaging My Own Life?

Lately I’ve been noticing some patterns in my life that made me stop and think… am I actually getting in my own way? In this episode, I’m opening up about the subtle habits I didn’t realize were holding me back and trying to understand why we self-sabotage in the first place.

Did BTS Miss the Mark with ‘ARIRANG’?

In this episode, I’m giving my honest reaction to BTS’ ARIRANG and why it didn’t hit the way I expected. Plus, we’re talking about the bigger conversation—why fans are calling it “mid” and what might have changed. If you're interested in checking out more content from me beyond the podcast, you can find my other projects on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@cortneycrump6926

Why Is It So Hard to See the Glass Half Full

Staying positive sounds simple… until it’s not. In this episode, I’m diving into why seeing the glass half full can actually take effort. If you're interested in checking out more content from me beyond the podcast, you can find my other projects on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@cortneycrump6926