The term normalized gained a huge amount of popularity in 2016 during the presidential campaigns. It was incredibly popular, particularly with liberal folks, to talk about what we shouldn't allow to be normalized. So that's an example of like when normalizing something can be really destructive, really harmful. In so doing, you'll must desensitize yourself to the shock and offense of things that are harmful. If you give it permission to exist as this common human experience that we ought to just sort of allow and almost embrace, right? Some discernment is important here.
Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the very thing you’re struggling with all figured out? These misconceptions can lead us to isolate ourselves and feel shame about our own struggles. Ginny and Brandi are here to share the power of normalizing our human experiences and how it can dissolve shame and create meaningful connections between us. This is the first episode of a special 5-episode series we’re releasing called “Something To Normalize”.
- Embracing the universality of human experiences that lead to deeper connections
- Defining what it means to “normalize” something and how powerful it can be
- Recognizing and learning to tackle the risks associated with normalizing detrimental behavior and attitudes
- Harnessing the strength in vulnerability and cultivating spaces for open honesty
- Talking about difficult experiences as an antidote to shame
- Opening up about personal journeys while safeguarding your growth with healthy boundaries
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