Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
You Are What You Wear
You Are What You Wear
You Are What You Wear
Thursday 25th April 2024
Explore how your clothing choices reflect your emotions and identity in this engaging episode of Sideways with Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst.
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Get the buttons here!The Psychology Behind Your Wardrobe Choices
Episode Overview
- Clothing can act as emotional armour in recovery.
- Fashion choices reflect cultural and social signals.
- Dressing up can influence behaviour and confidence.
- Casual Fridays can make socialising easier.
- Wardrobe decisions are shaped by societal norms.
I've noticed over the years in groups that people starting out in recovery often wear clothing that seems to be a barrier against the outside world.
Ever wondered what your clothes say about you? In this episode of Sideways, hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the fascinating world of fashion and its connection to our emotions and identity. They chat about everything from the quirky – like a woman attempting to secure a bank loan with a corpse – to the serious, such as how our clothing choices can act as a barrier or armour in recovery.
The hosts also reminisce about the dangers of riding bikes with flared trousers and debate the appropriateness of wearing pyjamas to the supermarket. With plenty of humour and personal anecdotes, this episode is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Graham shares his observations on how people in recovery often use clothing as a form of emotional protection, while Martin discusses the social signals sent by items like baseball caps.
They explore the psychology behind fashion choices, including how dressing up can influence our behaviour and how societal norms shape our wardrobe decisions. The episode also touches on cultural symbolism and the neuroscience behind why we gravitate towards certain trends. If you've ever questioned why you feel more confident in certain outfits or wondered about the impact of 'casual Fridays' at work, this episode offers plenty of food for thought.
It's a blend of light-hearted banter and deeper reflections that make you see your wardrobe in a whole new light. So, whether you're a fashion enthusiast or just curious about the psychology behind what we wear, give this episode a listen – it might just change how you view your own clothes.