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Season 1 Episode 9
Words Matter
In this episode, Erica and Dominique dive deep into the power of language, using a recent Stephen Colbert interview with Meghan Markle as a case study. They dissect how certain phrases can be manipulative, dismissive, and emotionally harmful, particularly towards women.
Key Insights:
- Linguistic gaslighting: How words can subtly control and silence authentic experiences
- Problematic interview tactics: Phrases like "compose yourself," "reset," and "sit down" as tools of emotional manipulation
- The importance of validating emotions before disagreeing
Takeaways:
- Words matter more than ratings
- Listen more than you talk
- Validate before disagreeing
- Recognize the difference between an interview and an interrogation
The hosts emphasize the need for conversations that meet humanity with genuine respect, where disagreement doesn't equal disrespect.
Trigger Warning: Discussion of emotional manipulation and media dynamics
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Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.
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Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago