Are we in a parasocial relationship?

How well do you really know that person you follow online? 👀

 

In episode 06 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into the very interesting dynamic of parasocial relationships - what they are, how they manifest in our lives, and how our current Internet-driven and social media-driven culture has shifted parasocial relationships.

 

In this episode, Cassandra talks about:

• What are parasocial relationships
• How they’ve changed over the years thanks to the Internet and social media
• Her own experience with parasocial relationships
• And shares a reminder that we DON’T really know the people we follow online

 

Ever thought you really knew someone? Well, maybe you didn’t actually know them.

 

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

 

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
• The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 

 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

 

• “Parasocial Relationships: The Nature of Celebrity Fascinations” - https://www.findapsychologist.org/parasocial-relationships-the-nature-of-celebrity-fascinations
• “Try Pod” Episode 181: “ok, let’s talk about it.” -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut68FBnWbAI 
• Fourth Wall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_wall 

Episode 03, “You’re the brand/niche is toxic AF” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/you-re-the-brandniche-is-toxic-af/