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Exposure without consent. This Daily Dose explores the real-world consequences of doxxing and how exposing someone’s private information can lead to harassment, fear, and lasting trauma. We unpack why fear and public shaming don’t dismantle hate-fueled groups, and why lasting change comes from dialogue and safe spaces, not intimidation.

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Didn't get the picture 'cause the flash was off?

You're in the right place for this season's finale episode! Jamie celebrates a lineup of incredible guests and candid conversations, highlighting the insights, stories, and moments that made this season unforgettable and drew us into the work-- and the lives of those who have gotten themselves out and the support systems that keep them out. Let's get into it...

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Many formers carry guilt about their past, about the ideas they repeated, the spaces they helped normalize, and the ways that they contributed to hate-fueled spaces, directly and indirectly. This is where compassion comes in, not as an excuse, not as letting yourself off the hook. But as a way to sit with that responsibility, without shutting down. Compassion for others and compassion for yourself is what often makes accountability possible in the first place. In this Daily Dose, Jamie speaks with Burrell about leading with compassion.

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From the frontlines of hate to a life of healing, Corey’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, he opens up about his rise within a violent skinhead group, his struggles with addiction, and the hard-won freedom he found from hate. Corey’s story is a powerful exploration of the human need for belonging—and how he discovered it not in violence, but in family, community, and helping others break free from the same destructive patterns. Let's get into it...

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In this episode, our guest Meadhbh speaks on the Incel ideology, which is part of a broader online network of anti-feminist and male-supremacist groups called the "manosphere". Members typically blame women, society, and "genetics" for their situation and express a deep-seated sense of victimhood and anger. 

Meadhbh is a researcher and author who specializes in the "manosphere". She has written a book titled Blackpilled: Masculinity, Media and Incels, which analyzes the "blackpill" ideology. 

If you are interested in exploring this topic further, check out Blackpilled 

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about experiences of sexual assault, sexual abuse, suicide, torture, and child abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 

In this episode, we have a truly inspiring guest—a Former who has faced the darkness of abuse, coercion, and being engaged in hate-fueled violence, and who has navigated out by listening to their inner compass. Through this journey of healing, our guest emerged with a renewed sense of purpose and strength. This is a story of hope, empowerment, and the incredible human capacity to rebuild and flourish.

Take a deep breath, get comfortable, and join us as we embark on this journey together.

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The words we choose can either open space for understanding or completely shut down a conversation. Last week, I was invited to be a guest on the Martial Maze podcast, hosted by Israel Lopez Sensei. In this first episode of season four, we asked Israel to continue the discussion on verbal Judo and tactical speech. Let's get into it. 

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The final episode of this three-part mini-series examines women's roles in the movement. We explore the consequences of gendered roles within the ideology and how rigid roles and polarized identities can perpetuate inequality, fuel division, and distort our sense of self and community. We reflect on the personal costs of these extremes, examine the social and cultural forces that perpetuate them, and consider pathways out of hate-fueled violence and the ideologies that perpetuate these rigid roles. Let's go ahead and get into it. 

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Why does the movement center on misogyny and misogynistic ideals? How do those beliefs shape our experiences and our identities, both in and beyond the movement?

This is the TDF Summer Mini-Series: Gendered Extremes.
We’re bringing you a deep dive into these questions from our own perspectives, lived experiences, and positionalities. Welcome to Episode Two. Let’s get into it.

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What happens when a movement pushes people to the very edges of the gender spectrum? How do those extremes shape our experiences and our identities?

This is the TDF Summer Mini-Series: Gendered Extremes.
We’re bringing you a deep dive into these questions from our own perspectives, lived experiences, and positionalities. Welcome to Episode One, let’s get into it.

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