Our Opinions About ... Pop Psychology

This week on Girls With Opinions, we’re diving into the world of pop psychology — the TikToks, soundbites, Instagram infographics, and trendy self-help takes that everyone swears by… but don’t always tell the whole story. 👀

From overused therapy buzzwords to misapplied diagnoses to the way social media makes everything a “trauma response,” we’re talking about what pop psychology gets right, what it gets very wrong, and how to actually use psychology in a way that supports your growth (not overwhelms you with labels).

We also share our own hot takes on the concepts we love, the ones we side-eye, and the ones that should probably come with a warning label.

It’s funny, it’s honest, and it’s your reminder that mental health is way deeper than a 10-second clip — and that nuance matters.

💬 In this episode:

• The therapy buzzwords we’re over
• What pop psychology gets right (when it’s done well)
• Why everything is not a trauma response
• The rise of self-diagnosis and what’s helpful vs. harmful
• How to take in mental health content without losing yourself

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of what’s real psychology vs. pop psychology
• Permission to take online advice with a big grain of salt
• Tools to choose content that helps, not hurts
• A good laugh at the things we’ve all been guilty of believing

📲 Join the conversation on Instagram and tell us YOUR pop psychology hot take:

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit