This week on The Black Woman’s Confidant, Dr. Nicole reflects on the America’s Next Top Model Documentary controversy, examining how the passage of time often exposes the problematic aspects of the past. Dr. Nicole also encourages listeners to look back at things once considered normal and to appreciate society’s positive progression beyond those outdated perspectives.
Key Points
00:10 Introduction
00:22 America’s Next Top Model Documentary
00:52 Looking back
2:00 Change in public sensitivity
2:10 Looking back at things that used to be acceptable
2:40 Smoking in public places
3:44 Wearing seatbelts
4:50 Leaving kids in the car
5:38 Kids being left home alone
6:42 Showing up unannounced
7:59 Walking to airport terminal
9:40 Avoiding technology
10:00 Getting my first email address
11:15 Gender role assumptions
14:36 The things we hold onto
14:46 Excusing misbehavior from men
19:03 Hustle Culture
25:03 Commenting on someone’s body
30:24 Mental illness is a weakness
34:00 Conclusion
Connect with Dr. Nicole
Follow the Podcast @theblackwomansconfidant
Follow Dr. Nicole on Instagram @drnicolepsych
Follow Dr. Nicole on Facebook Dr. Nicole Psych
Follow Dr. Nicole on X @drnicolepsych
Follow Dr. Nicole on tik tok @drnicolepsych
