529: Qualms about QAnon Mom and Her Starseed Schtick | Feedback Friday

Jul 2, 2021

A listener grapples with their mother's intense beliefs in QAnon and her self-identification as a 'starseed,' prompting deep reflection on family dynamics. The hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining relationships with loved ones who embrace conspiracy theories and explore strategies for fostering empathy. Additionally, they tackle the complexities of grief and anger after losing a close friend, emphasizing constructive ways to channel those emotions into healing. The conversation is both enlightening and relatable, making for a thought-provoking discussion.

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Combating Unethical Influence

Use ethical influence to help unethically influenced loved ones.
Respectfully ask questions that encourage reevaluation of beliefs and relationships.

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Starting with Love

Begin conversations with love, trust, and rapport, sharing positive memories and compliments.
Acknowledge their desire for truth and making a positive impact.

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Seeking Truth

Create a frame of seeking truth, focusing on what can be proven rather than just believed.
Make a deal to watch and discuss each other's chosen videos on the topic.

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Your conspiracy-minded Mom subscribes to the tenets of QAnon, believes she's a half-human/half-alien starseed, and thinks Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden in real life, and not just SNL. She's tough to take, and never respects the boundaries you try to set. Is there still room in your life for her? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your conspiracy-minded Mom subscribes to the tenets of QAnon, believes she's a half-human/half-alien starseed, and thinks Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden in real life, and not just SNL. She's tough to take, and never respects the boundaries you try to set. Is there still room in your life for her? [Thanks to cult expert Steven Hassan for helping us with this one!]
The closest friend you've ever had passed away earlier this year, and you've noticed yourself, against character, succumbing to overwhelming feelings of anger at unexpected moments. Does the rage from grief ever go away, or is this just who you are now?
Disgruntled in your current leadership position, you've considered taking a lower stress, lower responsibility role where you don't have to hold people accountable. How do you know if you're making a wise move for your own mental health or throwing away an opportunity that will become manageable over time as you learn to adapt?
You fell for your roommate. After a period of intimacy, she withdrew, citing a series of toxic relationships and a need to focus on her own self-discovery before committing to anything serious. You're trying to take this as an opportunity to work on your own issues, but the rejection still hurts. What can you do?
You've recently applied for a job within your company. The thing is, a number of your contacts have applied for the same job and asked you for referrals. You don't want to damage your network by not responding at all, but it seems awkward to recommend other people for a job you want. How can you handle this delicately without sounding selfish or self-conscious?
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