#23 White privilege, guilt, + radical honesty

Struck by the statistics emerging of those dying from covid19 due to comorbidity, this week's mothering myself podcast bravely speaks to white privilege, guilt, and radical honesty. To dream of and create a new paradigm requires us to to acknowledge the world we have inherited, and explore the part we have played in its continuation. In order for us to break any cycle, we must become aware of the cycle that exists to become conscious of the unconscious behaviors perpetuating a harmful experience. This conversation is uncomfortable for me to speak aloud as a privileged white woman because it forces me to confront myself in addition to feeling vulnerable and exposed, and potentially getting it 'wrong'. This episode, like all of the Mothering Myself Podcast episodes, seeks for us to question our experiences and become more aware of the aspects of ourselves that we may overlook.  We are reminded that to overlook our privilege is the greatest privilege; the choice to see ourselves as privileged is unjust and creates a system of inequality/inequity. I invite you to step into the conversation and fumble along with me. I believe more and more that stepping out of our comfort zone is the beginning of living into a new reality. If you're interested in the full article shared concluding this episode, please check out Peggy McIntosh's article, 'Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.' Join our growing community on Instagram where we can connect in real time with one another: @motheringmyselfpodcast Get in touch + learn more here. Special thanks to @MegAnne.Ford of @bekindcoaching for sponsoring Season 2.