The chapter explores how white individuals react when held accountable for racism, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for regulating emotions. The speaker discusses their own experiences with shame and accountability, highlighting the difference between shame and guilt. Personal mantras and hacks to navigate challenging situations and the importance of self-reflection are also discussed.
In today’s solo episode, I share my thoughts about why accountability is a prerequisite for change and why we need to get our heads and hearts around the difference between being held accountable for racism and feeling shame and being shamed. I share my personal stories of being held accountable and holding myself accountable, as well as my strategies for pulling my “thinking brain” back online when I’m experiencing the flight and fight energy fueled by shame.
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