RIF Podcast Season 1-2025

The Psychology of Resistance: Scratching the Surface of Liberal Zionism, seeing Narcissism Bleed. In this episode of the Resistance Is Fertile Podcast, Sacha and Benji delve into the psychology of resistance, exploring recent events and their implications. We discuss the challenge of building new social media platforms, the narcissism inherent in the Israeli-Imperial genocidal alliance, and how historical and current forms of resistance defeat narcissism through self-determination. They analyze the abuser logic of liberal Zionism, illustrated by David Grossman's recent statements to Haaretz, and contrast it with the narratives of armed resistance groups. The episode culminates in a poignant discussion on the enduring spirit of resistance among Palestinians. If you are on Twitter, please tell @teamyoutube to reinstate the "benjischoendorff" channel! Like, share, subscribe, comment and don't give us any money! Give instead toward Gaza reconstruction, for example, https://x.com/munigaza Help Gazans provide essential services to Gazans with the Sameer Project: https://chuffed.org/project/113327-refaat-alareer-camp-the-sameer-project or https://doctorsagainstgenocide.org/. Or contribute to Benji's chuffed appeal for Omar and his family of seven in Gaza: https://chuffed.org/project/133857-help-omar-and-his-family-in-gaza-survive-the-genocide And for Ibrahim, his pregnant wife, 6 mo baby and extended family! https://chuffed.org/project/134655-help-ibrahim-his-baby-and-his-pregnant-wife-survive-the-genocide RIF Linktree https://linktr.ee/resistanceisfertile 00:00 Introduction and Social Media Call to Action 02:37 Challenges with New Platforms 03:29 Resistance Operations and Psychological Insights 05:20 Narcissism always Play to a Public 10:43 Liberal Zionism and Hypocrisy - the Case of David Grossman 33:03 Public Reaction and Narcissistic Shell 34:42 The different publics of liberal and honest Zionism 36:24 Context Shifts and Social Media 38:44 Genocide and Historical Narratives 45:20 The Zombie 2-State Solution Psyop 53:02 Resistance and Self-Determination 01:03:44 Hope and Perseverance Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this first episode of season one the Resistance is Fertile podcast, hosts Nounja, Sasha, and Benji explore the intersections of psychology, justice, and resistance. In this episode of 'Resistance is Fertile', we explore the themes of resistance and liberation through our habitual psychological lens. We discuss the complexities of submitting to oppression, the importance of awareness in understanding societal narratives, and the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from engaging in resistance. The conversation delves into the significance of common humanity, the role of indigenous identity, and the need for healing through awareness and reconnection with community and land. We explore the poverty of settler colonial and supremacy psychology and the kind of psychological processes at play in resistance. We conclude on the necessity of reconnecting with our common humanity to foster a more just world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resistance and Liberation 02:45 The Psychological Aspects of Resistance 06:13 Awareness and the Narrative Layers 10:20 Liberation Highway: Fear and Resistance 14:50 The Cracks in the Narrative Matrix 17:35 Common Humanity vs. Supremacy 23:04 The Challenge of Regaining Common Humanity 31:15 Shifting Perspectives on America and Global Relations 33:27 The Loss of Contact: Humanity and Nature 36:11 Settler Colonialism and the Concept of Country 40:23 Genocide and the Political Economy of Violence 44:25 Indigenous Resistance and Common Humanity 47:33 Reconnecting with Land and Ancestry 50:12 Truth, Reconciliation, and the Path Forward 52:54 The Role of Common Humanity in Identity 56:10 Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Spirituality Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us money, give it toward Gaza reconstruction, for example https://x.com/munigaza #resistance , #psychology, #justice, #liberation, #coerciverelationships, #politicalconsciousness, #media, #alienation, #gaslighting, #truth #freepalestine #antiimperialism #anticolonialism #indigenousresistance Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this pilot episode of the Resistance is Fertile podcast, hosts Nounja, Sasha, and Benji explore the intersections of psychology, justice, and resistance. We discuss our personal motivations for engaging in anti-imperialist struggle, the role of psychology in understanding coercive relationships, and the importance of truth and compassion in the struggle for liberation. This first conversation delves into the dynamics of global power, the impact of media, and the developmental processes that shape political consciousness, ultimately emphasizing the need for a collective awakening to the realities of oppression and the pathways to liberation. 00:00 Introduction to Resistance and Motivation 03:33 The Journey from Darkness to Light 06:35 Justice and Psychological Perspectives 09:44 The Shift in Global Power Dynamics 12:25 Psychology of Oppression and Resistance 15:26 Personal Liberation and Collective Awareness 18:34 Alienation and the Role of Media 21:29 Gaslighting and Social Reality 24:46 Concluding Thoughts on Resistance and Change 30:46 The Strength of Palestinian Voices 31:54 Understanding Psychosis and Delusion 33:14 Psychiatry and Pathologizing Resistance 34:47 Repurposing Psychological Tools for Liberation 36:44 The Dynamics of Coercive Relationships 38:54 Nationalist Struggles and Historical Contexts 40:59 The Role of Alliances in Resistance 42:30 Dialogue and Coercion in Liberation Movements 44:34 The Power of Truth in Resistance 51:56 Developmental Processes in Political Consciousness Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us money, give it toward Gaza reconstruction, for example https://x.com/munigaza #resistance , #psychology, #justice, #liberation, #coerciverelationships, #politicalconsciousness, #media, #alienation, #gaslighting, #truth #freepalestine #antiimperialism #anticolonialism #indigenousresistance Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this second episode of the Resistance is Fertile podcast, co-hosts Nounja, Sacha, and Benji explore the psychology of colonialism and the limits of imperial gaslighting in light of the Gaza prisoner exchange scenes. We reflect on the significance of Invasion Day in Australia and the narratives surrounding colonialism. We explore how Basel al-Araj's rules might apply to the narrative battlefield and the parallels in how gaslighting takes hold and crumbles in the context of imperial genocidal projects and coercive narcissistic relationships. Our conversation delves into the complexities of identity, language, and historical narratives, emphasizing how settler colonies, relying as they do on the erasure of Indigenous narratives, can never form real nations and the consequent resilience of Indigenous peoples' identities. 00:00 Invasion Day and Historical Reflection 01:54 Narratives and Gaslighting in Conflict 04:49 Cognitive Reframes and Resistance 07:34 Personal Reflections and the Ceasefire 09:09 Victory in Resistance Narratives 12:39 Psychological Warfare and Propaganda 18:05 Gaslighting and Reality in Conflict 27:03 The Role of AI in Narrative Construction 28:49 Gaslighting and Identity Displacement 30:21 Historical Context of Jewish Migration 33:09 Cultural Erasure and Identity 36:01 The Psychological Impact of Displacement 39:25 Language, Power, and Narrative 45:38 Resistance and the Future of Settler Colonialism References: Netanyahu’s total victory narrative has collapsed | Daniel Levy | The Big Picture https://youtu.be/daxuLyPAAfc?si=Cew6fcg_tPS-tbrq Bettbeat media. Onion Headlines Became Reality - w/ Assal Rad & Justin Podur (Anti-Empire Project) https://youtu.be/GGyX3C-SZF4?si=si-zW6X5CN0J6upG Investig'Action 400.000 morts à Gaza : le chiffre vérité dont personne ne veut parler https://youtu.be/rwQ4LlRHnn0?si=DpSStmxDSea9EGSn Basel Al-Araj on the nature and rules of war https://en.rattibha.com/thread/1712632305976484015 Reasons to resist. Alon Mizrahi: 'Israel Must Be Dismantled' https://youtu.be/8ZxmkgcvN68?si=EL8lHeUsFT-8f2Rl Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us money, give it toward Gaza reconstruction, for example https://x.com/munigaza #resistance , #psychology, #justice, #liberation, #coerciverelationships, #politicalconsciousness, #media, #alienation, #gaslighting, #truth #freepalestine #antiimperialism #anticolonialism #indigenousresistance Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this fourth episode of the Resistance is Fertile podcast, co-hosts Nounja, Sacha, and Benji explore the themes of awareness, responsibility, and the contrasting narratives of oppression and resistance. They explore the psychological aspects of both oppressors and the oppressed, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical contexts and the limitations of mere awareness, especially Western awareness, in enacting change. The conversation highlights Indigenous perspectives on resistance, the dismantling of colonial narratives, and the implications of US imperialism. We call for a reimagining of resistance narratives and a deeper connection to community and land. 00:00 Awareness and Responsibility in Oppression 05:24 Contrasting Narratives: Resistance vs. Oppression 10:02 The Role of Narratives in Colonialism 14:03 The Limitations of Awareness 19:06 Hidden Layers of Colonial Narratives 23:11 Indigenous Perspectives on Resistance 28:27 The Narcissistic Abuser: A Psychological Perspective 35:06 The Essence of Common Humanity 38:11 Generational Thinking and Environmental Responsibility 41:03 Dismantling the US Empire and Its Implications 45:19 Narcissism and the Illusion of Western Influence 48:00 The Disconnect in Resistance Movements 50:35 Reclaiming Identity and Land through Narratives: the Atlas Lions and the French (not to be taken literally!) 56:18 Nounja's summary Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us any money! Give instead toward Gaza reconstruction, for example, https://x.com/munigaza #resistance , #psychology, #justice, #liberation, #coerciverelationships, #politicalconsciousness, #media, #alienation, #gaslighting, #truth #FreePalestine #antiimperialism #anticolonialism #indigenousresistance #oppression, #TikTok, #grief, #narratives, #empire, #freespeech, #propaganda, #awareness, #familydynamics #awareness, #colonialism #psychology #Indigenous #USempire #YemenIn Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this third episode of the Resistance is Fertile podcast, co-hosts Nounja, Sacha, and Benji explore the inevitability of resistance and eventual liberation, as oppression breeds resistance. They discuss the psychological impacts of oppression, the joy of resistance, and the contrasts in global narratives, particularly in relation to the banning of TikTok and the ongoing struggles in Palestine. The conversation delves into the complexities of personal grief, societal repression, and the delusions perpetuated by empire, ultimately questioning what it takes for individuals to awaken to their own path of liberation. In this conversation, we explore the themes of free speech, the impact of propaganda, ethical dilemmas within the medical industry, and the effects of imperialism on society. They discuss how repression can paradoxically lead to liberation and the dynamics of resistance within families. We conclude on the gradual awakening of individuals to the realities of their circumstances and the importance of collective action in the face of oppression. 00:00 The Psychology of Resistance and Liberation 03:09 Personal Reflections on Grief and Liberation 08:28 The Joy of Resistance and Oppression 12:09 Contrasts in Global Narratives 18:27 The Dystopia of Modern Society 28:01 The Delusion of Empire and Personal Responsibility 31:51 The Illusion of Free Speech 34:51 Gradual Awakening to Reality 40:54 The Medical Industry's Ethical Crisis 46:21 The Boomerang Effect of Imperialism 51:42 Resistance and Family Dynamics 57:51 Repression as a Catalyst for Liberation Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us money, give it toward Gaza reconstruction, for example https://x.com/munigaza #resistance , #psychology, #justice, #liberation, #coerciverelationships, #politicalconsciousness, #media, #alienation, #gaslighting, #truth #freepalestine #antiimperialism #anticolonialism #indigenousresistance #oppression, #TikTok, #grief, #narratives, #empire, #freespeech, #propaganda, #awareness, #familydynamics Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this episode, Nounja, Sacha & Benji explore the psychological demands and defences of colonialism. Benji relates it back to narcissistic family dynamics and how these illuminate the demands and defences. Nounja points to the colonial bubble and the freedom and sense of real community to be found in resistance. We discuss the psychological impact of colonialism, and how joining the resistance can be a way to lessen ego. We explore the costs of speaking out against oppressive systems, and how, inside narcissistic systems one can try to salvage some basic humanity. In the end, freedom id found outside the confines of colonial capitalism and the potential for a new world to emerge from the ashes of the old. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Colonial Demands and Defences (Sacha) 02:33 Colonial demands are capitalist demands that seek to extinguish the spirit (Nounja) 03:55 The uses of AS as a colonial demand and defence in the narcissistic system of imperialism (Benji) 07:58 The narcissistic mirage of misunderstandings and reconciliation (Benji) 10:36 Community Accountability vs. Colonial Threats (Nounja) 13:35 The Disconnect of Education and Learning (Sacha) 16:22 Colonial Systems as Narcissistic Family Systems (Benji) 19:12 The illusory hope of approval by those living inside the system (Benji) 21:37 We are raised on these narcissistic imperial dynamics (Benji, Nounja) 23:16 Not capitulating to the system is existing (Nounja) 25:58 We need to practice disciplined resentment (Sacha) 26:28 Moving toward resistance and loss of ego (Sacha) 29:25 Absurd Foundations of Narc and Colonial Systems: the case of a State's "Right to Exist" (Benji) 31:57 Comfort of submission vs. cost of resistance (Benji) 35:14 Understanding Narcissistic Dynamics to help build Class and Anticolonial Consciousness (Benji) 37:09 Stepping out of the mind-control magnetic field (Sacha) 38:36 There is a world outside the imperial-colonial bubble (Nounja) 40:56 The promise of salvaging some humanity while living inside the bubble (Benji) 45:14 The Interplay of the internal and external dynamics (Nounja) 45:59 The Unbearable Clownishness of Imperial Narcissism UCIN 52:23 Hating the US Empire is not hating Americans (Sacha) 53:18 Conclusion: Nourishing the Seeds of Resistance (Nounja) References Mohammed El-Kurd, Perfect Victims https://www.youtube.com/live/FXcqfLsraJI?si=eJmODbWyJ2MSvPJc Macklemore Fucked Up https://youtu.be/sn9EKC9nqU4?si=WiH7YMpKxXwqMUxw Indie Nile https://youtu.be/MslskZT48ac?si=PcxIaeKFWymQHvUO In Rome on the Campo dei Fiori baskets of olives and lemons, cobbles spattered with wine and the wreckage of flowers. Vendors cover the trestles with rose-pink fish; armfuls of dark grapes heaped on peach-down. On this same square they burned Giordano Bruno. Henchmen kindled the pyre close-pressed by the mob. Before the flames had died the taverns were full again, baskets of olives and lemons again on the vendors' shoulders. I thought of the Campo dei Fiori in Warsaw by the sky-carousel one clear spring evening to the strains of a carnival tune. The bright melody drowned the salvos from the ghetto wall, and couples were flying high in the cloudless sky. At times wind from the burning would drift dark kites along and riders on the carousel caught petals in midair. That same hot wind blew open the skirts of the girls and the crowds were laughing on that beautiful Warsaw Sunday. Someone will read as moral that the people of Rome or Warsaw haggle, laugh, make love as they pass by the martyrs' pyres. Someone else will read of the passing of things human, of the oblivion born before the flames have died. But that day I thought only of the loneliness of the dying, of how, when Giordano climbed to his burning he could not find in any human tongue words for mankind, mankind who live on. Already they were back at their wine or peddled their white starfish, baskets of olives and lemons they had shouldered to the fair, and he already distanced as if centuries had passed while they paused just a moment for his flying in the fire. Those dying here, the lonely forgotten by the world, our tongue becomes for them the language of an ancient planet. Until, when all is legend and many years have passed, on a new Campo dei Fiori rage will kindle at a poet's word. Czeslaw Milosz Warsaw, 1943 Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us any money! Give instead toward Gaza reconstruction, for example, https://x.com/munigaza #resistance #psychology #justice #liberation #coerciverelationships #politicalconsciousness #classconsciousness #FreePalestine #indigenousresistance #oppression #empire #familydynamics #awareness, #colonialism #psychology #Indigenous #USempire #colonialism #identity, #anti-Semitism, #education, #ego, #narcissism, #capitalism, #empire Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this episode, we discuss how the resistance embodies humanity by discussing prisoner release scenes, including the forehead kiss and the parading of coffins. We discuss how Westerners are trapped in narcissistic systems to the point that they can only see a way out from outside, through a new political party, or in future generations. We contrast that with indigenous connection to land and community. The narcissistic poverty of Western psychology is touched upon and an alternative in rooting self-worth and connection to community in equal human worth is offered. Finally, we discuss the social network sensation : Waiting for H*m*s to come and visit our families and express solidarity for Yves Engler jailed in Montreal for calling a fascist genocidal Twitter influencer a fascist genocider! Chapters 00:00 Intro: Resistance embodies humanity (Sacha) 04:09 Indigenous power comes from the land (Nounja) 05:19 Continuity and Connection to the Land (Benji) 08:13 Indigenous Perspectives on Hope and Responsibility (Sacha) 09:34 Right living and accountability (Nounja) 11:16 The project of mastery over everything (Benji) 13:42 The psychology of the forehead kiss (Benji) 17:04 Colonial disrespect for life and death (Nounja) 20:30 The Psychological Landscape of Colonialism 23:16 The Narcissistic Family System and Its Effects 24:43 Is their narcissism the key to the settler's "heart"? (Benji) 27:42 Learning to navigate settler colonial psychology (Nounja & Sacha) 31:15 Western narcissistic isolation vs collective connection (Benji) 34:19 Indigenous societies and ego (Nounja) 35:59 How verbal systems of unequal human worth feed colonial narcissism (Sacha & Benji) 38:51 Sources of hope for Westerners (Benji) 41:17 The colonials deny the self-determination they can't have (Sacha & Nounja) 43:28 Sumud and resistance are the process of self-determination (Sacha, Nounja & Benji) 47:26 Reorienting self-determination psychologically (Benji & Nounja) 49:54 Radical respect for self-determination (Sacha) 51:57 Wait until H***s comes to visit you and your family... 54:40 Nourishing the soil of resistance 55:50 Solidarity with Yves Engler! 57:41 RIF outro(1).mp4 Like, share, subscribe, and don't give us any money! Give instead toward Gaza reconstruction, for example, https://x.com/munigaza #resistance #psychology #justice #liberation #coerciverelationships #politicalconsciousness #classconsciousness #FreePalestine #indigenousresistance #oppression #empire #familydynamics #colonialism #psychology #Indigenous #USempire #colonialism #identity, #anti-Semitism, #ego #narcissism #capitalism #empire Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this episode, we discuss hope, self-determination, how resistance is noble, the assault on truth, the anti-human nature of imperial colonialism, how European colonists who dehumanize colonized peoples imagine that self-determination would mean the colonized would fully become inhuman monsters. Finally, we outline how indigenous perspectives are central to reclaiming a self-determined humanity Chapters 00:00 Spreading Resistance Consciousness (Sacha) 03:26 Hope and discipline (Nounja) 04:46 Hope or Self-Determination? (Benji) 07:50 Resistance is Noble (Benji) 08:58 Nobility and Common Humanity (Sacha) 10:10 Reclaiming Hope from Liberalism (Nounja) 11:12 Hope in ACT (Sacha) 13:24 Truth and the War on Reality 15:54 Reclaiming our langages (Nounja) 18:08 Indigenous worldviews are needed to meet the challenges of the times (Nounja, Sacha, Benji) 20:31 Noble, not Savage (Sacha, Nounja) 22:04 The deliberate assault on truth (Benji, Sacha, Nounja) 28:45 The Role of Hope in Community 32:34 Refusal and Resistance: Steps Towards Truth 34:58 Disconnection and Reconnection with Truth 39:15 Self-Determination and Liberation Psychology 43:18 Hope as a Collective Practice (Nounja, Benji) 47:16 The Power of Indigenous Resistance 49:05 Trump Gaza vs. Palestinian Gaza (Nounja, Sacha, Benji) 54:12 RIF outro References: "Our allies are the free people in the world, regardless of their ideology—whether progressive, Marxist, Leninist, or Islamic." - Listen to a Palestinian fighter discussing with red. media the concept of alliance in the resistance. https://x.com/redstreamnet/status/1896630297569214699 Abby Martin & Mohammed El-Kurd on the Politics of Appeal https://youtu.be/dpZu11yE0XQ?si=Qq2XICgJ75adfUEj Wartime Cafe w Laith Marouf Special: Mohammad Marandi, David Miller, Leila Hatoum, Dimitri Lascaris https://rumble.com/v6oympx-wartime-cafe-w-laith-marouf-special-mohammad-marandi-david-miller-leila-hat.html Islamophobia: The West's Racial Death-Dealing Project | Dr. Amina Shareef BettBeat Media Substack: https://bettbeat.substack.com https://youtu.be/7mhMHA8y2cE?si=Xa7QvZymlMaFvi5V Like, share, subscribe, comment and don't give us any money! Give instead toward Gaza reconstruction, for example, https://x.com/munigaza #resistance #psychology #justice #liberation #coerciverelationships #politicalconsciousness #warontruth #FreePalestine #indigenousresistance #oppression #empire #colonialism #psychology #Indigenous #USempire #colonialism #identity #empire Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW

In this episode, we explore the psychology of resistance to oppression, focusing on the limits of tolerance, the role of women in resistance movements, and the impact of capitalism on society. We discuss the importance of education in liberation, the intersection of class and resistance, and the implications of narcissism and fascism in contemporary society. The conversation emphasizes the need for genuine action over performative resistance and highlights the significance of understanding the real costs of oppression and the role of psychology in maintaining social order. Like, share, subscribe, comment and don't give us any money! Give instead toward Gaza reconstruction, for example, https://x.com/munigaza RIF Linktree https://linktr.ee/resistanceisfertile 00:00 The Limits of Tolerance 02:36 Women of the Resistance 05:21 The Role of Society in Resistance 06:16 Tolerating Oppression and Gaslighting 07:48 The Cost of National Liberation 10:34 Education and Capitalism 13:22 Performative Resistance vs. Genuine Action 15:55 Class Analysis in Resistance 18:12 Historical Context of Resistance 21:17 The Interplay of Education and Oppression 28:48 The Flaws of the Education System 31:47 Education as a Tool of Liberation vs. Repression 34:28 Narcissism and the Empire 40:42 Alienation and Compartmentalization in Society 44:08 The Role of Medicine and Psychopathy in Society 49:08 Hope Amidst Repression and Struggle #psychology #resistance #oppression #tolerance #feminism #education #narcissism #capitalism #liberation #classstruggle References: Interview Lara Sheehi, How Zionism Uses Psychological Warfare Against Its Enemies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrunJG2PWfE&ab_channel=BreakThroughNews Leila Matar, Women-led resistance is a vital part of the Palestinian struggle: https://liberationnews.org/women-led-resistance-is-a-vital-part-of-the-palestinian-struggle/ Indie Nile, Historic Win, Flawed Film & Toxic Collaboration - Oscars 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-D_tBNov0&ab_channel=IndieNile Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 3YBCGWZPHXQGKTYW