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The High Performance Podcast

Making noise about bullying

Nov 10, 2023
The discussion centers around the realities of bullying, particularly during Anti-Bullying Week. Personal experiences reveal the profound, lasting impacts of bullying. Vex King shares a harrowing family incident, while they explore the hidden ways people can unknowingly contribute to bullying. Insights from various guests shed light on the cycle of hurt and the importance of empathy. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own actions and consider how they can support those affected by bullying.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of kindness and respect in addressing bullying, highlighting the need for cultural change rather than solely focusing on resilience.
  • The power of reframing and finding value in difficult experiences, using them as opportunities for growth and helping others.

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The Impact of Bullying and the Need for Kindness

The podcast episode explores the impact of bullying and emphasizes the importance of kindness. Professor Damon Hughes discusses how resilience is often seen as a solution to bullying, but argues that it is a cultural problem rather than a lack of resilience. He highlights the need for kindness and respect in addressing bullying. The episode features powerful examples, such as Vex King recounting an early experience of witnessing a robbery and feeling scared and angry. The podcast also discusses how bullying can stay with individuals and have a lasting emotional impact. The episode highlights the psychological impact of unkindness and emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of one's words on others.

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