Dr. Alix Woolard: Trauma & social media

Olivia Olfactory: Fragrance & social media

Our season finale covers all things fragrance! Olivia Olfactory joins the podcast to talk about perfume and social media. The creator is chatting about how she reviews scents for an online audience that can’t actually smell them, working with Selena Gomez and Rare Beauty, the connection between gender politics and fragrance, overused and overlooked scent trends, how social media is changing the perfume industry, and the ethics of dupes. Let us know what you think of the episode via @theinternetfriendspod on Instagram and TikTok!

Dr. Alix Woolard: Trauma & social media

Dr. Alix Woolard is here to talk about trauma and social media. The researcher discusses the ethics of ‘trauma dumping’ online, the effects of doomscrolling through triggering content, and the detriments (and benefits!) of TikTok on mental health. Let us know what you think of the episode via @theinternetfriendspod on Instagram and TikTok!

Aussie Girl Choir: Singing & social media

The Aussie Girl Choir are our newest Internet Friends! The viral sensations join the podcast to talk about singing—and how their performances have struck a chord with millions online. We chat about the stories behind their most viewed videos, how social media continues to change the tune of the music industry, and what they plan to do with their new-found internet fame. Let us know what you think of the episode via @theinternetfriendspod on Instagram and TikTok!

Mary Feldman: OCD & social media

How do mental health and social media intersect? OCD and anxiety therapist Mary Feldman is here to explain. Mary, whose account ‘OCD Rebel Therapist’ has garnered a large online following, is chatting about intrusive thoughts, Reddit rabbit holes, ego-dystonia, self-diagnosis from online information, and other ways social media can help or harm our mental health. Listen for tips on how to protect your wellbeing while online. Let us know what you think of the episode via @theinternetfriendspod on Instagram and TikTok!

Michelle Casey: Baby names & social media

Michelle Casey has made a name for herself as Australia’s first-ever name consultant, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers on her naming account “Grow Little Wildflower.” Now, she’s our latest podcast guest! The name consultant is discussing all things baby names: trends, regret, inspiration––and how social media is influencing it all. Tune in to learn if ‘grandpa’ names are here to stay, whether cohesive ‘sib sets’ are important, and how Michelle became the name behind name consulting. Let us know what you think of the episode via @theinternetfriendspod on Instagram and TikTok!