Trash Talk: Where Bad Advice + Cliches Get Taken Out
Erin Thomas + Erica BreuerWhat if the so-called “truths” about growth and success are actually keeping you playing small?
On Trash Talk, hosts Erica Breuer and Erin Thomas unpack empty platitudes and tired cliches that dominate the business and personal development world. These ideas might be popular, but that doesn’t mean they’re useful.
Who listens to Trash Talk?
Skeptics and Questioners of hollow advice
Those asking... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationPersonal JournalsSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture | |||
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- Where bad advice gets dismantled
What a fun show for all of us who have suffered with trite, meaningless, misguided advice over the years! Erica and Erin take common sayings and take a critical look at them, exposing why they are offensive or why they just don’t hold up. It’s not just about the words though, it’s about the emotions behind our reactions against these sometimes harmful cliches.
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United States3 months ago - Awesome!
I don’t normally listen to podcasts. But I saw on LinkedIn that this is a really really good podcast. So I started to listen to it and this is amazing.
Highly recommend everyone!!!
Apple Podcasts5Depeche Mode ultimate fanUnited States6 months ago - Great, thoughtful conversation!
Love to hear an insightful, thoughtful conversation, especially between two woman hosts. Keep going, ladies! 👏
Apple Podcasts5The Naked RoomUnited States7 months ago - Fun.Real.To the Point.
If you want real talk about the things in the personal and professional development world that rub you the wrong way, this podcast is for you. If you want deep and real conversations that are short, sweet, and really to the point, this is the podcast for you. If you are a fan of wanting permission to explore new ways of thinking about things, this is the podcast for you. Erica and Erin bring humor and realness.
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show consistently challenges popular self-help and growth clichés by unpacking why many widely repeated mantras fail to move real people forward. Hosts Erica Breuer and Erin Thomas critique guru culture, examine how phrases move from soundbite to lifestyle, and spotlight the dynamics of visibility, credibility, and accountability in personal and professional development. Episodes frequently feature practical reframing, counterexamples, and nuanced takes on topics like scaling, trauma language, curiosity, and authentic leadership, making it appealing to skeptical listeners who want advice that's useful, grounded, and non-sky-high.
A notable strength is the hosts' ability to mix sharp critique with relatable, personal storytelling and g... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Adriana Tica
2. Lee Densmer
3. Neve Thomas
4. Kelly Elaine Garthwaite
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