Twitch streamers have become the modern-day icons of gaming, social media and pop culture. They entertain, inspire and connect with millions of users world-wide creating a unique kind of engagement and intimacy between creator and audience.But with great fame comes great challenges – parasocial relationships, stalkers, burnout and exploitation are just some of the dark sides of Twitch stardom.In this podcast episode of Goddess of Technology, we’re exploring how Twitch streamers rise to fame, the psychology behind why we follow them, the controversies that brought some streamers down and how to engage with this innovative kind of mentors in a mentally healthy way.Goddess, have you already watched Twitch streamers? If so, how did it make you feel? I’m inviting you to share about your personal experience through the contact form linked in the general podcast description.Music: 'Bummin on Tremelo' by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com)

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