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REBECCA’S LATEST THINKING
Here to get it right, not be right.
I wrote this piece several weeks ago. After I wrote it, I realized how dangerous some of the ideas could be if taken out of context. I began questioning myself (which to be clear, I think is really important for us all to do). Was this safe to be putting out to the world? What [...]
COVID Exhaustion: Understanding the stress response behind our fatigue (and what to do about it!)
The novelty of COVID-19 has definitely worn off. When there is something new or unknown, even if it’s potentially scary, our brains light up in anticipation. Chemically, our bodies treat the expectancy of fear the same way as excitement. It’s why so many people love horror films. The anticipation of being scared is thrilling. But [...]
Where are the grownups? Leadership and care when our biology is fighting against us.
A global pandemic. Economic crisis. Racial tensions. Challenges with working from home. Questions about what is safe and right, for you, for your parents, for your kids. If your world feels like a tinder box soaked in gasoline sitting next to a sparking fire…you’re not alone. Amid the deafening echoes of fear and anxiety the [...]
To the white people in my community– we need to have a fear(less)™ exploration of our own racism (and understand what to do to move toward Fear(less) Inclusion))!
You are racist. Let’s start right there. So am I. If that turns you off immediately, good, keep reading. Being racist doesn’t make us white people, bad people, it makes us human. I know that seems like a contradiction for the vast majority of us who are consciously wanting to be non-biased, helpful members of [...]