The Hardest Conversation: How to Respond to Radicalization with Radical Civility

25/08/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 22
The Hardest Conversation: How to Respond to Radicalization with Radical Civility

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Episode Synopsis

This episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast dives into one of the most difficult but urgent conversations of our time: radicalization. Shola Richards breaks down why traditional responses like shame, anger, or logic don’t work, and instead offers three strategies rooted in compassion, connection, and courage. 💡 What you’ll discover in this episode:The 3 phases of radicalization and the critical warning signs.Why shame, arguments, and confrontation often push people deeper into extremism.How unmet needs like belonging, significance, and control fuel harmful ideologies.The practice of Radical Civility: disagreeing without disrespect and protecting your own peace while keeping connections alive. If you’ve ever felt helpless watching someone you care about drift into extremist thinking, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a practical path forward.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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