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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 & Spotify

Your listen next list:
What Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial on Apple & Spotify
Gaslighting: Unpacking (My Issues With) The Word of the Year on Apple & Spotify
My Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact on Apple & Spotify

Sources:
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
Heterodox Academy
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? By the American Psychological Association
What if Trigger Warnings Don’t Work? by Jeannie Suk Gersen
Why Trigger Warnings are Really So Controversial, Explained by Libby Nelson

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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 & Spotify
A Teachable Moment for White Allies on Apple & Spotify
Tone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & Spotify

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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 & Spotify
Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & Spotify
There's More to Our Stories Than Struggle on Apple & Spotify

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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 & Spotify
We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify
What Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial on Apple & Spotify

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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 & Spotify
A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & Spotify

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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 & Spotify
A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & Spotify

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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 & Spotify
We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify

Mentioned:
The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff

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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 & Spotify
A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & Spotify

Referenced: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

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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 Guo
NPR, 'Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks by Kat Chow

Your listen next list:
Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & Spotify

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People really want to believe that we've gotten pretty close to achieving racial equality. That's a nice thought, but the facts on the racial wealth gap will be a wake-up call.

The racial wealth gap has hardly shrunk since 1963. And that's saying something, since racial discrimination was fully legal in 1963. Listen in and you'll learn a lot.

Referenced:
Americans Are Determined to Believe in Black Progress by Jennifer A. Richeson
The Racial Wealth Gap, Explained on Netflix

Your listen next list:
Should White People Do Diversity Work? on Apple & Spotify
Tone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & Spotify

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