ICYMI | TikTok Is Taking the “Let Them Theory” Too Far

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🗓️ 12 April 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay dig deep into the Mel Robbins lore. The lawyer-turned-self-help-guru’s “let them theory” has taken over TikTok, encouraging people to let go when faced with situations or behaviors they cannot change. However, not only does “let them” remind the pair of another trendy (but problematic) self-help phrase, but it also might contribute to unhealthy social behaviors that, thanks to the internet, have resulted in a loneliness crisis for Gen Z. This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Olivia Briley, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I made you think you was real.
0:02.0	My name is Caden Sinclair.
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0:10.0	We were happy. We wanted for nothing.
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0:15.0	Something terrible happened last summer,
0:17.0	and I have no memory of what or who hurt me.
0:20.0	No one in my family will tell me. When you're
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1:12.8	Hey, I'm Candace Lem and I'm Kate Lindsay, and you're listening to I See Why Am I.
1:16.7	In case you missed it.
1:18.5	Slate's podcast about internet culture.
1:21.1	And Kate, I don't know about you, but I've been getting a little bored and maybe angry with my TikTok for you page lately.
1:29.2	I don't know if maybe I need to take a break,
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