Explore the diverse types of PTSD beyond combat, including complex and dissociative PTSD, and the impact of societal trauma. Learn how empathy can disrupt cycles of division and serve as a powerful tool for healing and resistance in a polarized world.

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An unflinching exploration of how human evolution, political power, and digital algorithms shape our instinct to divide. This episode of Divisive Measures pulls back the curtain on tribalism, engineered polarization, and the commodification of outrage—asking whether unity is still possible in a world built to fracture.

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This episode of Divisive Measures uncovers how social media algorithms, echo chambers, and disinformation campaigns are engineered to divide us. Learn how emotionally charged content thrives online, why our digital environments amplify tribal thinking, and how fake news spreads faster than truth. With insights into outrage-driven algorithms, psychological manipulation, and the business of polarization, this episode pulls back the curtain on the systems profiting from division—and what it takes to break free.

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Divisive Measures is a fearless deep-dive into the systems, stories, and scars that keep us apart. Hosted by Bryan, this podcast unpacks the architecture of division—how politics, media, trauma, and culture have been weaponized to fracture communities and identities. From the roots of PTSD to the ripple effects of systemic oppression, each episode journeys into the uncomfortable truths behind our fractured world. But this isn’t just about exposing the cracks—it’s about finding the courage to bridge them. If you’re ready to challenge the narratives, confront the discomfort, and reimagine what unity could look like, Divisive Measures is your starting point. 1st episode releases on Tues July 1st and episodes will be released every Tuesday.