The Guilty Feminist 431. Six Conversations We're Scared to Have with Cariad Lloyd
Apr 7, 2025
Cariad Lloyd, an accomplished actor, writer, and podcaster best known for her show Griefcast, joins for a lively discussion about navigating difficult conversations. They tackle societal challenges like reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, drawing from personal experiences. With humor, they explore the importance of community bonds and address the need for compassion in activism. Cariad shares insights on family dynamics and the impact of societal pressures on women, encouraging resilience and open dialogue in the face of conformity.
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Cults and Control
- Deborah Frances-White realized she felt like she was in a cult again due to the current political climate.
- She observed how high-control groups operate through shaming and shunning dissenters.
Polarization's Impact
- Frances-White argues that current political discourse creates followers, not revolutionaries, due to fear of disagreement.
- This makes people susceptible to manipulation and hinders effective social change.
Unhoused vs. Homeless
- Frances-White shares an anecdote about a homeless community leader who voted for Trump.
- He felt unheard by Democrats who corrected his language, highlighting a disconnect.
