In this episode of In The Pink, we're unpacking some of the most misunderstood psychology and mental health terms on social media. From gaslighting and narcissism to ADHD, dopamine, trauma bonding, OCD, boundaries, and emotional intelligence, we'll explore what these terms actually mean according to psychological research and why using them accurately matters.

Mental health awareness has made incredible progress thanks to social media—but viral content can also oversimplify complex psychological concepts. Join me as we separate evidence-based psychology from internet buzzwords and discuss how misinformation can shape the way we understand ourselves, our relationships, and mental health.

Whether you're interested in psychology, neuroscience, ADHD, education, therapy, mental health, or simply want to become a more informed consumer of online content, this episode will help you think critically about the language we use every day.

• What Narcissistic Personality Disorder is—and what it isn't
• The real definition of gaslighting
• Why trauma bonding is more than going through something difficult together
• The difference between being triggered and feeling uncomfortable
• What dopamine actually does in the brain
• Why saying "I'm so OCD" can be misleading
• Common misconceptions about ADHD and executive functioning
• What hyperfixation really means
• The difference between healthy boundaries and controlling behavior
• What emotional intelligence actually involves

If you're tired of psychology being reduced to 30-second TikToks, this episode is for you.

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