The Unfiltered Human on the Fringe - Episode - 37 - Identity Pulled by Belonging

The Unfiltered Human on the Fringe - Episode - 37 – The Gravity of Groups - Identity Pulled by Belonging

Why do groups hold such power over us?

Belonging doesn’t just connect us, it shapes us.

In this episode, we explore how communities can give us identity, purpose, and solidarity… but also pressure us into silence, conformity, and self-erasure.

From the safety of shared rituals to the weight of groupthink, we’ll uncover the unseen forces that pull us closer and sometimes pull us away from ourselves.

✨ Personal reflections on losing and regaining self in communities.

🧠 Psychological insights on social identity, collective effervescence, social loafing, and the hidden costs of group belonging.

🔎 Practical prompts for recognising when belonging uplifts and when it suppresses

Because true connection should expand who we are, not shrink us to fit the mould.

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