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Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.THE BEST POP CULTURE PODCAST AWARD WINNER AT THE 2025 SIGNAL AWARDSIt’s Been A Minute with Brittany L... more

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Amanda Mull
Bloomberg Business Week senior writer who wrote about The Optimization Backlash
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Carla Lalli
Chef, presenter, and author of Food is a Feeling
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Episode: It's healthy to eat your feelings. Here's why.

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Brittany Luse
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • I enjoy this podcast. A lot of information but not overbearing

    Podcast Addict
    4
    @WondrMacHingura
    a month ago
  • Informative and Enjoyable

    This podcast does a great job connecting current events with culture and how they shape our everyday lives in a meaningful way. Brittany Luse does a fantastic job as host, guiding conversations with guests. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lyncentric
    United States3 months ago
  • Delightful show; I look forward to every new episode. As someone who doesn't tend to follow pop culture very closely, this helps keep me up-to-date on current events and gives me a better appreciation for things I'd otherwise be disinterested in. Brittany is a wonderful host and does an excellent job balancing serious subject matter with humor. Thanks for keeping my week interesting!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ruby
    3 months ago
  • Can I rate this 10 stars??

    No shade to Sam S but Brittany this job is your destiny. You were born for it. For Colored Nerds for Life!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tranh911
    United States3 months ago
  • Smart and nuanced

    Really smart, interesting and nuanced discussions. I appreciate the deeper dive into the complexities of things in the zeitgeist. It’s so rare and valuable now more than ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    etesh12
    United States4 months ago

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We've reached peak 'optimization.' What comes next?
Q: Why is there a backlash against optimization now, and what factors contribute to it?
The backlash stems from an overload of influencer marketing, the commodification of everyday life, concerns about AI and tech platforms, and economic pressures that make the constant spending on cosmetic and lifestyle upgrades feel unsustainable and inauthentic to many people.
We've reached peak 'optimization.' What comes next?
Q: What marks the beginning of the current era of optimization according to the guest?
Amanda Mull traces the modern craze to the past 15 years, with the advent of Instagram and Pinterest, which amplified constant visual exposure and created new standards of beauty and lifestyle that people feel compelled to chase.
It's healthy to eat your feelings. Here's why.
Q: What role does the evolving landscape of food media play in your work?
Carla notes the shift from traditional outlets to more creator-driven platforms, which allows for authentic storytelling and a broader range of voices in food culture.
It's healthy to eat your feelings. Here's why.
Q: How has your personal experience shaped the book's treatment of comfort food and pleasure?
She describes comfort food as a way to care for oneself without guilt, reframing pleasure as a natural, essential part of nourishment, and emphasizes cooking as a joyful practice even in tough times.
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Q: How did you approach pitching Dreams in Nightmares with just an outline and no star attached?
I presented a loose concept with a clear end in mind, used references like Mike Leigh to show a similar process, and focused on the strength of the idea and the collaborative potential with actors rather than traditional package deals.

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