System-Driven Loneliness

System-Driven Loneliness

Author: d@w Inc. - Dr. Harriet Fraad September 15, 2022 Duration: 30:26

**CW: This episode contains discussions of rape**

In this episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad takes a look at capitalist-driven loneliness. Crime is often thought of as a person breaking the law, but what about the crimes capitalism allows, and even celebrates? In our workplaces we get ripped off, monitored, and lose our humanity. Commodities are sold to us only to get recalled, addictive pain-killers destroy lives with zero accountability, powerful men get away with sexual assault, and politicians are bought out and no longer serve everyday people. Capitalism infiltrates every corner of our lives and leaves us feeling utterly alone and helpless. What is the antidote to this state-sponsored loneliness? Connection. We must join unions, movements, and connect with our fellow Americans to demand a system that supports the masses.


The pressures of the economic system reach far beyond the workplace and into our most private spaces. Capitalism Hits Home with Dr. Harriet Fraad examines the direct, often unspoken, connections between market forces and our daily emotional realities. Dr. Fraad, a psychotherapist, brings a unique lens to how financial stress and cultural values shaped by capitalism influence our mental health, intimate relationships, and family dynamics. This isn't just a discussion of theory; it's a concrete look at why we feel the way we do about work, love, and our place in society. Each episode of this podcast digs into topics like the commodification of dating, the psychological toll of precarious employment, and the struggle for personal well-being within a profit-driven world. The conversation is both personal and political, offering clarity on how systemic economic conditions create individual crises. By tuning in, you’ll find a framework for understanding your own experiences within a broader social context. Released every other week, this podcast from d@w Inc. provides a consistent and deep exploration of the intersection where the economy meets the heart and mind, fostering a necessary dialogue about personal life under capitalism.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Capitalism Hits Home with Dr. Harriet Fraad
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