Chosen Groups and Controlling Narratives: Questioning the Role of Identity in Social Change Part 1 with Kim Arneson & Abigail White

Chosen Groups and Controlling Narratives: Questioning the Role of Identity in Social Change with Kim Arneson & Abigail White Part 1

"She firmly believes that, like, make people, like, actually are supposed to be the ones fixing shit because she feels like they're the ones that broke it."

Top Topics:

• Role of women in society
• Responsibility of white people in addressing social issues
• Concept of perceived power and victim mentality
• White people taking responsibility for fixing societal issues
• Collective consciousness perpetuating social issues
• Perception of power and victim mentality among people of color
• Intersectionality of race and gender and its effect on victimhood consciousness
• Chosen group to address social issues and control of narrative
• Challenge of changing deeply ingrained narratives and perceptions
• Risks and consequences of speaking out and trying to make a change
• Confirmation bias and the importance of open-mindedness and empathy
• Evil not being recognized by those who perpetrate it
• Role of religion in society and the need for self-awareness
• Spirituality becoming its own form of dogma
• Importance of challenging beliefs and striving for empathy and understanding
• Deception and manipulation in society
• Disconnection from inner power and the need for greater awareness of truth

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Hey there, Choice Makers! It's your host, Monica, back again with another mind-bending episode of "Choices" – the podcast where we don't just skim the surface, we dive deep. And guess what? Today's episode picks up right where we left off with Kim's eye-opening talk. Remember when I said there wouldn't be a part two? Well, surprise! I’m all about defying expectations, and here we are, ready to unravel more layers of the intriguing conversation we started.

Today, we've got Abigail joining the mix. She had the sneak peek of Kim’s episode and trust me, her insights are as sharp as her wit. She's bringing in perspectives that will make you rethink, reevaluate, and maybe even revolt against the norm – in a good way, of course!

So, Abigail, what's on your mind after that rollercoaster of an episode?

The Role of Women and The Weight of History

Abigail dives right in, questioning the role of women in society and the weight of historical actions. She brings up Ellen Pompeo's take – you know, the star from Grey's Anatomy – who believes that those who broke the system should be the ones fixing it. A fascinating point, indeed. But is it just white people's responsibility? This sparks a lively debate among us.

The Intricacies of Power and Responsibility

As we spiral deeper into this conversation, we tackle the sensitive yet critical issues of race, power, and the ongoing cycle of trauma and healing. It's a mix of history lessons with a dash of sarcasm and real talk – Monica style! We ponder whether any group can single-handedly usher in change without causing more trauma. Spoiler: history suggests it's a complicated affair.

Religion, Spirituality, and the Pursuit of Truth

Hold onto your hats because we're about to wade into the waters of religion and spirituality. Is religion one of humanity's missteps, or does it hold a deeper significance? We explore the fine line between faith and dogma, the power of personal conviction, and the constant need to question our own beliefs. It’s about getting real with what we believe and why.

The Personal Journey to Power and Understanding

We then pivot to a more personal exploration. How do our backgrounds, experiences, and the stories we've been told shape our perception of power and others? It's about peeling back the layers of our own narratives to understand the wider story of humanity.

Time Stamps:

The role of women in society (00:01:24) Discussion about the role of women in society and whether there is a certain group of people with additional weight in moving society forward.

Responsibility of white people in addressing social issues (00:02:15) Exploration of the belief that white people have a responsibility to fix social issues because they are the ones who broke it.

Perceived power and victim mentality (00:07:24) Conversation about the collective narrative of perceived power held by white people and the victim mentality experienced by people of color and minority groups.

Perceived Power and Victimhood Consciousness (00:10:58) Discussion on how race tends to play a large role in victimhood consciousness and the concept of perceived power.

The Responsibility to Educate (00:13:22) Exploration of the responsibility to educate ignorant individuals and the challenges of shifting deeply ingrained narratives.

Volunteering as Tribute (00:17:06) Reflection on the role of lightworkers and the potential impact of sharing truth and dismantling the narrative of perceived power.

The role of luck in finding positive examples (00:21:44) Discussion on how luck plays a role in finding positive examples in society and the importance of not just looking for examples that confirm our beliefs.

Considering the harm caused by imperfect households (00:23:19) Exploration of the harm caused by imperfect households and the need to address the harm caused by individuals who are not inherently evil but still cause damage.

Religion as a source of trauma and conviction (00:26:03) Critique of religion as a source of trauma and discussion on the conviction of individuals who believe they are saving the world through their religious beliefs.

The inner power and breaking cycles (00:32:23) Discussion about the tendency to be fooled and the belief in one's own rightness, and the idea that connecting to inner power would help see through societal issues.

To be continued (00:33:26) Announcement of the episode continuing in the next episode, encouraging anticipation and inviting listeners to subscribe and engage on social media.

Closing remarks and call to action (00:33:26) Expressing gratitude for tuning in, encouraging a five-star review, and inviting listeners to connect on social media for further conversation.

We’re here learning and growing alongside you as we move the conversation forward together from the BS that’s crushing authentic voices and keeping many in a loop of self-destruction. We’re here to make better choices consciously and truly understand the connection to our subconscious mind. We’re seeking the questions no one is daring to ask and are here to listen to answers with an open mind & loving heart - are you willing to do the same and help move the conversation forward? Alos, anything written or said about diet and mental health are my opinions, that I have formed over the years, through trial and error, study, reading, listening and observing. What worked for me, may not work for you. I am not a doctor, therapist, nutritionist or dietician and all medical advice should be gotten from a qualified professional.

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