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November 19, 2024 50 mins

In Episode 14 of their fashion psychology podcast, hosts Theodora Krochman and Melissa Pierce dive deep into the intricate connections between language, clothing, and human emotion. They explore the fascinating etymological links between friendship and freedom, revealing how linguistic roots can illuminate broader psychological concepts. The episode takes a provocative look at fashion as a form of resistance, examining how clothing choices can challenge totalitarian systems and serve as a powerful medium of personal and political expression.

The conversation delves into the complex psychological landscape of casual dressing and its unexpected relationship with emotional overeating, offering listeners a nuanced perspective on how our wardrobe choices reflect and potentially influence our mental and physical states. Krochman and Pierce bring their unique backgrounds in mental health and documentary filmmaking to bear, dissecting the layers of meaning behind seemingly simple fashion trends and personal style choices.

True to the podcast's mission, they go beyond surface-level fashion commentary, asking the fundamental question: not what are you wearing, but why are you wearing it?


Follow Teddi, Melissa, and the show on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠@teddilovesfashion⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠@the.melissa.fierce⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠@getdressedfordinner⁠⁠ 


Teddi's dress is from: @buddhatrends

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