The Problem with Reality TV
Dr Kirk Honda interviews Nick Thompson about his negative experiences on the Love Is Blind reality TV show. You can learn more about the UCAN Foundation at https://www.ucanfoundation.org/ Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going...
May 22, 2023
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The Problem with Reality TV
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Dr Kirk Honda interviews Nick Thompson about his negative experiences on the Love Is Blind reality TV show. You can learn more about the UCAN Foundation at <a href="https://www.ucanfoundation.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.ucanfoundation.org/</a><br /><br />Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to <a href="http://www.everyplate.com/podcast" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.everyplate.com/podcast</a> and enter the code seattle149.<br /><br /><b>From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! https://www.betterhelp.com/kirkGet started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />00:00 Introducing Nick Thomspon<br /><br />01:15 What happened filming LIB?<br /><br />06:23 Justifying the conditions on set<br /><br />12:58 Compensation on the show<br /><br />17:26 Would Nick & Danielle still be together if the show had better conditions?<br /><br />21:45 Support & being a success story<br /><br />25:32 Isolation & producers<br /><br />34:11 Contracts, bullying, & the lack of water<br /><br />49:41 The emotional toll of bullying & the effect on confidence<br /><br />1:14:49 How accurate was Dr. Kirk's analysis of Nick & Vanessa's relationship?<br /><br />1:21:33 How can meaningful changes be made to reality TV?<br /><br /><br />May 22, 2023<br /><br />The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®<br /><br />Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.<br /><br />Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com