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The Self-Esteem Movement
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the late 1980s, a New Age America began telling children that they were special, that if they just believed in themselves all their dreams would come true. Not only that, but spiritual seekers and psychologists began making claims that programs in self-esteem could solve all our most pressing national issues, an idea soon supported by law and order conservatives as well. The value of self-esteem as a social savior has settled into our culture as an almost unquestioned truth, but what if it is all based on a lie? Today we follow the long journey of one charismatic leader who knew how to get both sides of the political spectrum onboard with his vision of utopia.
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American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith
Sound design by Clear Commo Studios
Co-Researched by Riley Smith
Produced by Miranda Zickler
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Become a Patron! to get access to our follow-up talk show 'Hysteria Home Companion'
Head to truebill.com/americanhysteria to start saving money today
American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith
Sound design by Clear Commo Studios
Co-Researched by Riley Smith
Produced by Miranda Zickler
Follow American Hysteria on social media:
Twitter: @AmerHysteria
Instagram: @AmericanHysteriaPodcast
Find our merch at americanhysteria.com
Check out Will Storr's book Selfie
Released:
Nov 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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