What Do You Mean By That?

87: How to Be An Ally, Even When You (Still) Feel Overwhelmed


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It's the day after the election if you're listening to this as we roll episodes out. It's been One Heck Of A Year, and we want to give you this gift of breathwork and a reminder of how to be an ally when we are all still feeling overwhelmed by it all.

This episode is dedicated to pushing through the discomfort, committing to the fight, and includes a special bonus at the end: an anti-racism breathwork experience from Jenny Peni, to help you process and feel a little more grounded and able to do what you need to do.

Have questions, comments, or concerns? Email us at [email protected]

What to listen for:

  • White fatigue. It's what we're calling the effect of the incredible yet overwhelming amount of resources, suggestions, and places to support that are emerging now.
  • How people in a position of influence can undermine the effort by deflecting. Hear our thoughts on Drew Brees, and why we agree this was never about the flag.
  • What we might be doing that can help, or hurt, the people we run into in the supermarket.
  • The difference between an ally and a co-conspirator – and which we want to be.
  • A few tips and our resources on how to move from "not racist" to being anti-racist, including how to talk to your kids about race.

PLUS, support us through Patreon! Learn about our virtual community – and you're welcome to join.

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