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The Greg McKeown Podcast

282. What's Essential: Deep Listening with Dean Helen Williamson (Replay)

Mar 19, 2024
01:01:32
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In this podcast, Dr. Dean Helen Williams discusses racial identity, authentic dialogue, and fostering compassionate connections. She delves into breaking historical injustices, generational resilience, and the importance of speaking truth. Embracing love, understanding, and deep listening are key themes throughout the conversation.
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Quick takeaways

  • The suffocating impact of carrying unspoken truths as an African American and the importance of acknowledging ancestral history.
  • The transformative power of love and compassion in addressing racial disparities and fostering meaningful dialogues.

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The Weight of Unspoken Truths

In this conversation, Dean Helen Williams sheds light on the burden of carrying unspoken truths as an African American. She shares personal experiences of having to leave a significant part of her identity aside to navigate societal expectations. The emotional impact of being silenced is evident as she recalls childhood memories that contrasted her own truth with external denial, highlighting the suffocating nature of such repression.

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