Ep. 79: Addicted to Escapism with Ren McAslan
What does it actually mean to be addicted to escapism? Writer and Emmy-nominated storyteller Ren McAslan breaks down the nine types of escapism, from work and relationships to media, sex, and substance use, and how constant distraction is reshaping our ability to sit with ourselves. This episode explores trauma, shame, addiction, and the uncomfortable truth that the things we use to cope might be keeping us disconnected from our own lives.
Bio: Renwick McAslan is an Emmy-nominated, London-born, NYC-based writer.
By day, the 36 year old works as a Creative Director in Ad-Land but works on…
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