What if the ways we pursue justice are keeping us trapped in the very dynamics we seek to dismantle?
In this episode, I explore the rise of shaming, punitive policing, and cancel culture—particularly in the online space—and share why I see these practices as reflections of colonialism, capitalism, and white supremacy.
If shame is at the center of why we self-suppress and oppress others, then what happens when we weaponize shame in the name of liberation? I think there are deeper unmet needs beneath our desire for punishment, the parts of us that take pleasure in others’ pain, and why it feels easier to choose exile over compassion, courage, and connection.
But if we’re serious about liberation, we have to move beyond false binaries and quick fixes and learn how to meet one another in our full humanity. That starts with examining the oppression we’ve internalized and taking responsibility for how we replicate harm. Real accountability means choosing the harder, braver work of relational repair, restoration, and reconciliation over the ease of blame and banishment.
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