Disaffected Audio: Conversation with Kate Wand, March 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025 In this lively conversation, Kate Wand, a podcaster and essayist known for her insights on parenting styles, dives into the generational clash between baby boomers and millennials. She shares personal stories highlighting the challenges that arise from narcissistic upbringings and their impact on adult relationships. Kate explores the complexities of identity, familial estrangement, and the need for personal accountability in parenting. With humor and candor, she discusses navigating modern family dynamics and the shifting political landscape.
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Toxic Relationship
- Kate Wand discusses an early relationship that sparked her interest in narcissism.
- Her partner's love bombing, disappearing acts, and mean comments prompted her to self-reflect.
Leftist by Default
- Kate Wand realized her "leftist by default" worldview contributed to her toxic relationship patterns.
- This realization prompted her to explore personal development and political philosophy.
Meeting Her Husband
- Kate Wand met her husband, a conservative, after a period of self-reflection.
- He challenged her leftist views, leading them on a journey of exploring different political philosophies.