The hosts dive into discussions about consent, sexual violence, and leadership failures. They explore the exploitation of sacrifice for power and question societal expectations of doing the 'right thing.' They also address the importance of discussing rape culture with children and highlight the imbalance of accountability faced by survivors.
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Exploring the emotional impact of grief and the significance of processing it without substances like alcohol.
Addressing the systemic challenges surrounding sexual assault, questioning survivors' burden to speak out, and advocating for prioritizing safety and well-being in reporting structures.
Deep dives
The Power of Renting Your Home on Airbnb
Renting out your home on Airbnb can be a lucrative way to earn extra income while traveling. The podcast highlights the financial benefits of listing your home and explores how people often overlook the value of their own living space as a potential travel destination.
The Impact of Grief on Personal Growth
The podcast delves into the deep emotional impact of grief, emphasizing the importance of processing and honoring this experience. It discusses how grief can manifest physically and emotionally, leading to profound personal growth and self-reflection, especially when approached without substances like alcohol.
The Significance of Shared Grief and Mutual Support
Shared experiences of grief create a deep connection among individuals, fostering a sense of understanding and support. The podcast highlights how collective grief can serve as a meeting point for individuals who have loved and lost, creating a bond based on shared emotions and experiences.
Challenges in Addressing Systemic Issues like Sexual Assault
The episode critiques the systemic challenges surrounding sexual assault and the complexities of reporting within existing structures. It questions the disproportionate burden placed on survivors to speak out and calls for systemic changes that prioritize the safety and well-being of individuals over maintaining the status quo.
Episode 291. Dr. Ford Debrief: Glennon & Amanda Are Fired Up
Glennon, Abby and Amanda dive into their questions, struggles, and reactions to yesterday’s powerful interview with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford – including asking Why Are We Asked to Do the “Right” Thing for a System that Refuses to do Right by Us?
How Amanda opened the dialogue with her kids about consent, sexual violence, and what happens when our leaders do the wrong thing – and how you can do the same;
How those in power exploit our innate willingness to sacrifice; and
Whether we need to free ourselves from the burden of “Doing the right thing.”