Go with the Flood - RIF Podcast - Pilot Episode - Jan 6, 2025

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

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