Buying Chocolate: Consumerism

On this episode, we explore how relentless advertising, social pressure, and easy access to goods trap us in cycles of comparison, debt, and distraction. We trace the history of consumerism, from post-WWII worker gains to the rise of the modern consumer and ask: how can we reclaim intentionality, solidarity, and genuine happiness in a world built to keep us buying?Episode References:Digital Silk. “How Many Ads Do We See a Day?” Digital Silk, 2026,www.digitalsilk.com/digital-trends/how-many-ads-do-we-see-a-day/.Flavor365. “Ads Per Day: Uncovering the Reality of Our Exposure.” Flavor365, 2026,www.flavor365.com/ads-per-day-uncovering-the-reality-of-our-exposure/.Prof. Jiang Xueqin. Consumerism is the Perfection of Slavery – Prof Jiang Xueqin. YouTube, uploaded by Predictive History (or similar), 2 Jul. 2025,www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pG-8XLLaE0. Cara Nicole. How Consumerism Ruins Our Planet and Finances YouTube, uploaded by  Cara Nicole 14 September 2021,www.youtube.com/watch?v=MilcnqXKjR4______________I’m excited to spotlight a Gift of Power Community Check-In on my podcast! Are you ready to talk about resistance?This session will be led by Jarral Boyd, an empowering friend of the podcast—an elder, trauma- and somatic-informed facilitator, mediator, healer, and hoodoo practitioner. Jarral has been closely observing the rise of fascism worldwide for over a decade and has been hosting these check-ins since October 2024.Join me and others for a real conversation to explore your gifts and how they can support resistance. We are all needed. We can all help. And we all have to start.📅 When: Sunday, March 22nd, 12:30–14:00 CEST📧 Email: [email protected] for the linkJoin Patreon. Join the Chocolate Club.🍫 Chocolate: The Podcast — Unwrapped.👉 https://www.patreon.com/chocolatethepodcastWant to stay connected with Chocolate: The Podcast?Follow us on Instagram: @chocolatethepodcast