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Contrary to popular belief, your unconscious prejudices aren't impossible to correct. It just takes some conscious effort. In this episode, I teach you simple but effective strategies that have been proven to reduce implicit racial bias.Your listen next list:Debunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & SpotifyShould White People Do Diversity Work? on Apple & SpotifyMentioned:Patricia Devine on Kicking the Prejudice Habit at Smith School of Business on YouTubeLong-term reduction implicit race bias: A prejudice habit-breaking intervention, RRAPPTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Heaps of evidence has proven that trigger warnings actually hurt the people they intend to help. In this episode, I'm responding to the most common criticisms I've gotten since my first episode on trigger warnings. Because the critics have made some good points.Part 1: Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive) on Apple & SpotifyYour listen next list:What Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial on Apple & SpotifyGaslighting: Unpacking (My Issues With) The Word of the Year on Apple & SpotifyMy Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact on Apple & SpotifySources:The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan HaidtHeterodox AcademyWhat is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? By the American Psychological AssociationWhat if Trigger Warnings Don’t Work? by Jeannie Suk GersenWhy Trigger Warnings are Really So Controversial, Explained by Libby NelsonTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Have you ever froze up when race comes up in the conversation? Don't know what to say because you really don't want to offend? I offer clear guidance so you can engage in these conversations with confidence and ease. Your listen next list:What People of Color Need From Their White Friends on Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies on Apple & SpotifyTone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

To some, racial color blindness, or "I don't see race," is forward-thinking and unifying. To others, it's problematic and terribly offensive. Which is it? When did this school of thought get so popular? And should you get on board? In this episode, we answer these questions and more, unpacking what colorblindness gets really right and what it gets really wrong. Your listen next list:A Teachable Moment for White Allies on Apple & SpotifyImportant Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & SpotifyThere's More to Our Stories Than Struggle on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Should white people feel guilty about racism? Or privilege? What about racism that happened in the past? My insights may surprise you. Whether you feel morally obligated to feel guilty or not, I have an important call-to-action for you.Your listen next list:My Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & SpotifyWhat Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

If you make these common mistakes, you might be doing less good than you could. And that's okay, because this episode is here to help you make the best possible impact.Your listen next list: Debunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

When tragic, confusing national news stories (police brutality, hate crimes, etc) fill our feeds, how should we respond? In this episode, I walk through the most common missteps and how to avoid them.Your listen next list: What People of Color Need From Their White Friends Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

What are common examples of microagressions? Why is the topic of microaggressions controversial, even within the antiracism movement? If a person's words have a negative impact, do their good intentions count for anything? This episode will teach you everything you need to know.Your listen next list:Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & SpotifyMentioned:The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg LukianoffTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

We've all heard the awkward, "He's Bl- umm... African American." But it is it actually rude to say Black? In this episode, I explain the surprising reasons why it may actually be more rude to avoid saying Black. Your listen next list:Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & SpotifyReferenced: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel TatumTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

The model minority myth makes it seem Asians just needed to work hard to earn success. But it wasn’t their work ethic holding them back. It was discrimination. Referenced:WP, The real secret to Asian American Success Was Not Education by Jeff GuoNPR, 'Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks by Kat ChowYour listen next list:Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyImportant Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.