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2 episodes with identity trap
2 episodes with identity trap
2 episodes with identity trap
2 episodes with identity trap
2 episodes with identity trap
2 episodes with identity trap
Who are you when your child no longer needs you in the ways they once did? In this episode, I explore the Identity Trap...the mindset pattern that can come up for us as our kids grow up, become more independent, and begin building lives of their own. While these changes are a natural part of parenting, they can leave many moms feeling lost and disconnected from themselves. I'll share why this transition can feel so unsettling, how we often tie our sense of purpose and worth to being needed, and why letting go is about so much more than our kids leaving home. You'll learn how this trap fuels anxiety, keeps us stuck in old roles, and makes it harder to create a fulfilling next chapter. Most importantly, I'll show you how to begin redefining yourself beyond motherhood...not by filling your calendar, but by deciding who you want to be. If you've been questioning your purpose, struggling with the changes that come with parenting teens, or wondering what's next for you, this episode will help you feel more grounded, empowered, and excited about the possibilities ahead.
Making a career change in your 40s can feel like a midlife crisis. After two decades in a career that no longer fits, the temptation is to assume something is wrong with you. What looks like a midlife crisis from the inside is often something different. It's the start of a successful midlife career change, the moment of clarity that comes from twenty years of doing the work and finally knowing what you want next. This episode breaks down how to make a career change at 40 without starting over, what's quietly keeping high performers stuck for another decade, and how to use your twenty years of experience as the asset it actually is. What you'll learn: Why most career change advice for people in their 40s misses the actual obstacles entirely The Identity Trap that makes midlife career change feel impossible after twenty years in one industry The Responsibility Myth that keeps high performers stuck in their 40s for another decade Why your twenty years of experience makes career change at 40 an asset, not an obstacle Real stories from four people who made successful career changes in their 40s and what it actually took The three-step framework for making a career change in your 40s without starting over or throwing away what you've already built Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Question for you, Thrivester… If your career, your role, your kids, or the thing that currently takes up most of your energy disappeared tomorrow… would your life still feel meaningful?Because here's the truth nobody talks about enough:Too many high-achieving women build a wildly successful life without building a life outside of it.And when things shift, as they always do - they're left asking: “Now what?”Today we're talking about something I'm deeply passionate about: creating what I call a portfolio life - a life filled with purpose, relationships, curiosity, wellness, joy, community, and experiences that exist outside of your title or productivity.Because thriving isn't about waiting until retirement, burnout, or a major life change to finally figure out who you are.It's about building that foundation now.Here's what we're diving into:The Identity Trap - why so many women unknowingly build their entire sense of self around work, motherhood, or achievement.Creating a Portfolio Life - how to intentionally build hobbies, relationships, passions, wellness practices, and purpose into your life before you “need” them.The Power of Alignment - why saying “no” to opportunities that no longer fit can feel more powerful than saying yes.Making Time Creates Time - the mindset shift that allows you to start building your next chapter before your current one ends.I'm sharing personal stories; from slowing down my speaking schedule to rediscovering golf and tennis - and why intentionally creating a fuller life outside of work has completely changed how I think about success, reinvention, and thriving.Your bold, quick action step:Ask yourself this today: “If the thing taking up most of my energy disappeared tomorrow… what would still light me up?”Now go out there and thrive like you mean it!
Most high-performing men have built their identity around their career. And without even realising it, that career has taken over their nervous system, their presence, and who they actually are. In this episode, I share one of the most powerful conversations I have had with a client — a two-year journey of rebuilding identity after years of high-pressure, high-stress survival mode. This one goes deep. Inside this episode: •How your career quietly takes over your identity and rewires your nervous system •Why being in survival mode 24/7 makes it impossible to be present at home •The moment I realised I was chasing a guarantee that life was never going to give me •The Jimmy Carr quote that reframes everything: it's not the pursuit of happiness — it's the happiness of the pursuit •Why most men do not actually know what happiness means for them •How to identify the keywords that genuinely make you feel fulfilled — not just successful •The identity shift that instantly removed my pressure: "I'm not a high-performing coach. I'm a full-time family man who runs a lifestyle business." •Why building your life around your career puts you in a well-paid rat trap •A simple morning challenge that trains your nervous system to switch off survival mode You are the guarantee. Not the business. Not the income. Not the next milestone. The work starts on the inside. If you are ready to reset your identity and start building a life that actually fits, join the 5 Day Mission Reset here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/5daymissionresetdetails Let's get to work.
The Identity Trap: Why Your Business Can't Outgrow Who You Think You Are Crockett Carothers & Josh Kerpan For more information:http://Kzn100x.com/wealthy-cowboy/
There's a trap in ministry . . . and it's easy to miss.It starts as calling.But over time, it can turn into something else.You begin to need the platform.Not just to lead, but to feel valuable.And when that happens, your identity gets tied to your role.In this leadership episode, I share part of my own journey . . . how much of my identity was wrapped up in being the lead pastor, and how God helped me find freedom in who I am beyond the role.When your calling becomes your identity, it can quietly become your cage. Then what happens when the platform shifts or disappears? This episode exposes the hidden danger of needing the platform.And how to lead from who you are . . . rather than from what you do.
Most men think achieving the goal will fix how they feel inside.It won't.I know because I lived it.Professional rugby player. Career I'd worked my whole life for. And when a third knee reconstruction ended it all I realised something brutal.My entire identity was tied to a sport.Without it I didn't know who I was.In this video I break down exactly why success often feels empty — and the three questions that will help you reconnect with who you actually are.In this video I cover:The Identity Trap — why tying your worth to your work or sport is a recipe for anxietyMy Story — how retiring from professional rugby exposed my own vulnerabilitiesThe Mirror Effect — how your internal chaos shows up in your relationships and businessThree Critical Questions — to reset your nervous system and reclaim your mojoComment ALPHA below and I'll send you something that helps you start today.
Today on The Gist, Mike explores the "innovation" of linguistic shifts, from the return of the "R-word" in the New York Times to the syllable-heavy expansion of terms like "unhoused" and "neurodivergent." Then, social psychologist Devon Price and author Freddie DeBoer join the show for a debate on the limits of the neurodiversity movement. They discuss the friction between seeing mental conditions as neutral sources of diversity versus medical illnesses that require management, while addressing the "TikTok-ification" of disorders and the struggle to include nonverbal and severely disabled voices in the conversation. Plus, why identifying with an illness can sometimes create an incentive to stay sick and the "coming out" phase of an autistic identity. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1909DM Lewis was picked last. Special needs classes. Bottom of the class. So he decided he'd never be a loser again. It worked. He became the guy getting picked first, winning at sports, business, relationships. But winning became a cage. Lose once, and the whole identity crumbles. Dr. K gets it. He applied to medical school 120 times. Still calls himself a loser today. And he means it. The difference? He also calls himself a winner. Both things. At the same time. Cognitive flexibility around identity isn't weakness. It's the only thing that keeps you honest, humble, and actually growing. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
“You don't build a great business by becoming someone else… you build it by becoming more of who you really are.”In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Sid Mohasseb, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, professor, and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, to challenge everything you've been taught about entrepreneurship. This isn't about more tactics, more hustle, or another growth hack. It's about shifting how you see yourself, your business, and the decisions you make every day.Sid introduces the concept of activated mindfulness—a powerful blend of awareness and action that helps entrepreneurs evolve, stay authentic, and avoid the hidden traps of success. From identity and burnout to decision-making and continuous growth, this conversation will change how you approach business and life.If you're building something meaningful and don't want to lose yourself in the process… this episode is for you.Connect with Sid:
This episode features Harold Green sharing honest advice on how to break free from outdated investment habits and build a life you love—sooner than you think. You'll hear how the right process, not just conviction, can keep your investments working for you, even through unpredictable markets. Harold Green explains the Rapid Retire plan, emphasizing the importance of staying flexible, letting go of emotional baggage, and making smart, structured decisions that fast-track your path to early retirement. If you're tired of uncertainty and ready for a strategy that gets results, this episode is your guide to getting ahead. Show Highlights: Will you embrace AI or fall behind? [02:17] Are you on the defending side without a purpose or a process? [06:40] Discover how markets exploit rigidity [07:19] Here is how you can avoid making stupid financial decisions [10:31] Learn how your community shapes your identity [13:22] Here is how the Rapid Retire plan creates an identity shift [17:25] Do you know about this quality of smart investors? [19:00] Find out how the Rapid Retire Plan guarantees durability [21:58] Discover why keeping emotions in check changes everything [23:37]
What happens when a lawyer says they're ready to sell their firm… but emotionally, they're not even close? In this episode, Victoria Collier pulls back the curtain on one of the most personal (and most overlooked) deal killers in law firm sales: the identity crisis. After decades of being the expert, the rainmaker, and the person everyone depends on, many lawyers discover that letting go of their firm means letting go of who they believe they are. Victoria shares real stories from the front lines of law firm transitions and reveals what sellers can do before the deal gets real so their emotions don't derail it. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why lawyers who've been "ready to sell" for years suddenly freeze when a real buyer shows up The subtle warning signs that an identity crisis is creeping into the sales process — canceled meetings, shifting terms, and impossible buyer standards How ego disguises itself as quality control and keeps firm owners tethered to every client interaction The critical difference between planning for retirement and actually preparing for life after law Specific questions every selling lawyer should ask themselves about their post-sale identity, relationships, and purpose Why the loss of professional friendships and peer networks is one of the most underestimated consequences of selling a firm How a seller's emotional hesitation creates uncertainty for buyers and puts the entire deal at risk What it truly means to build a business that can operate without you — and why that's the real definition of a sellable firm About Victoria Collier Victoria Collier is a seasoned attorney, entrepreneur, and expert in law firm sales and valuations. With a background in law and accounting, including her prior military service and CPA training, she brings a unique perspective on the financial intricacies of business valuations. Victoria helps transform law firms into more valuable and sellable businesses, guiding attorneys through life after law. We want to hear from you! You can leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Click here and then scroll down the page to the rating and review section. You can also leave us a rating in Spotify by clicking here. Connect with Victoria Collier https://quidproquolaw.com/ Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-collier-coaching/
Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there's no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse. But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it's actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces. They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues. They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn't compatible with liberal democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace (10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis (16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues (16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture (26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions (36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy (44:00) How to handle backlash Get the book: Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many high achievers wear the identity of being a grinder like a badge of honor. You wake up early. You stay late. You outwork everyone around you. And at first glance, that looks like discipline. But what if the identity of being the grinder quietly becomes more familiar than the identity of being the performer? In this episode, I unpack one of the most subtle traps high performers fall into—the Grinder Identity Trap—and why relentless effort can sometimes become the very thing preventing breakthrough performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur buried in spreadsheets or a golfer grinding endlessly on the range, the same psychological pattern often appears: constant effort without the results to match. The truth is this: Your nervous system is wired for familiarity. And sometimes it would rather maintain a familiar struggle than adapt to an unfamiliar level of success. That's why real breakthroughs require more than strategy, reps, or hard work. They require identity-level change. In this episode, we explore how the grinder identity forms, why it can quietly sabotage your growth, and how to create the psychological and emotional safety required to operate at the next level. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the grinder identity can become a hidden form of self-sabotage How dopamine, control, and familiarity keep high performers stuck Why relentless practice and work eventually produce diminishing returns The role your nervous system plays in resisting higher levels of success How to begin creating psychological safety around breakthrough performance If you've been putting in the work but still feel stuck… This conversation may help you understand why. Apply for 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator: This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade on Instagram (@thepaulsalter) to learn more. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist Key Takeaways: The grinder identity can become so familiar that success begins to feel foreign and uncomfortable. Your nervous system prioritizes familiarity over progress—even if that familiarity is frustration. Endless reps and effort produce diminishing returns as you approach higher levels of performance. Grinding often provides dopamine, control, and avoidance of deeper emotional discomfort. Breakthrough performance requires identity-level change, not just more strategy or effort. Key Quotes: "Your brain would rather maintain a familiar struggle than adapt to an unfamiliar level of success." "At some point, the grind itself becomes part of your identity." "Strategy creates opportunity, but identity determines whether you can operate at that level." "Expansion isn't only about doing more. It's about being more through doing less." "If you removed the identity of being the person who outworks everyone… what version of yourself might finally have space to emerge?" Time Stamps: 00:00: The Grinder Identity: A Double-Edged Sword 07:40: The Importance of Identity in Performance 15:05: The Balance Between Grinding and Resting 22:06: Navigating Change and Embracing Expansion
Burnout Is Contagious: The Hidden Psychology Destroying High Performers | Dr. Guy Winch Why "Work-Life Balance" Is a Lie, How Stress Infects Your Relationships, and The Psychological Shift That Stops the Grind Is your ambition fueling your life — or quietly infecting everyone around you? What If Your Burnout Isn't From Overwork… . But From the Way Your Mind Is Wired Around Work? . Burnout isn't just exhaustion. . It's a psychological contagion. It's identity fusion. It's unconscious rumination. And for high performers, it's often self-inflicted. In this episode of The Dov Baron Show, Dov sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch, author of "Mind Over Grind," to expose the hidden psychology behind leadership burnout, work stress, and the myth of work-life balance. If you are ambitious, driven, competitive, and relentless…This conversation will hit close to home.
Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there's no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse. But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it's actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it. They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics. They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now. Segments to look forward to: (04:21) Yascha's background (06:50) Why he decided to write this book (16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap” (21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis” Get the book: Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textIf your agency has grown—but the pressure hasn't eased—this episode will hit close to home. I sat down with Calvin Correli, founder of Simplero, an all-in-one platform that's generated over $857 million for creators, to unpack why scaling often feels heavier instead of lighter.Calvin operates from a single premise: your business is a reflection of your inner code. And when that code is off, no system, automation, or AI workflow will fix the friction. We explored the Founder Identity Trap—the subconscious patterns that quietly turn founders into bottlenecks, fuel burnout, and keep teams from operating at full strength.This conversation goes far beyond tools. We talk about why successful founders still feel dissatisfied, how overcomplicating systems masks deeper issues, and what actually creates clarity, leverage, and sustainable growth. If you've invested in better systems, smarter automation, or AI-driven operations—and something still feels misaligned—this episode will give you language, insight, and a practical framework to address the real constraint.If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider tired of being the systems janitor, Calvin invites you to explore Simplero at simplero.com. If you're already at six figures, there's a direct option on the homepage to connect with him personally. You can also find Calvin on Instagram under Calvin Correli and let him know you heard him on this podcast.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube
Is Antizionism the new common denominator of the left? Political scientist Yascha Mounk, founder of Persuasion and author of The Identity Trap, joins Dan to discuss whether the rise of Zohran Mamdani is indicative of a growing connection between socialist causes and hostility towards Jews. Drawing on his personal history, Mounk explains the different iterations of Antisemitism on the left and discusses with Dan whether it is categorically different from what we're increasingly seeing on the American right.The conversation went longer than normal, so stay tuned for part 2 in which Dan and Yascha discuss how identity politics consumed America and Jews should be wary of falling into the same trap.In this episode...- Yascha's political upbringing- The history of Antizionism on the left - What would Mamdani compromise on?- Is the IHRA's definition of Antisemitism dangerous to free speech? - The Western left's silence on repression in IranThis episode was sponsored by Maimonides Fund: Sign up for the SAPIR journal at sapirjournal.org/CallMeBackFrom the episode:- Listen to Yascha's podcast The Good Fight- Subscribe to Persuasion- Purchase Yascha's book, The Identity TrapMore Ark Media:Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings.Subscribe to Inside Call me BackListen to For Heaven's SakeListen to What's Your Number?Watch Call me Back on YouTubeNewsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav EyalInstagram | Ark Media | DanX | DanDan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of IsraelGet in touchCredits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Patricio Spadavecchia, Yuval Semo
Is Anti-Zionism the new common denominator of the left? Political scientist Yascha Mounk, founder of Persuasion and author of The Identity Trap, joins Dan to discuss whether the rise of Zohran Mamdani is indicative of a growing connection between socialist causes and hostility towards Jews. Drawing on his personal history, Mounk explains the different iterations […]
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! If you're feeling that “new year, new me” pressure: goals, plans, fresh calendars, the whole thing—this one's for you. Because when life inevitably punches your perfectly color-coded week in the throat, the issue isn't your planning… it's what you thought planning could control. This episode is all about Control vs. Agency—and how to stay productive when outcomes refuse to cooperate.In this episode we cover:• Why Control Breaks (and Agency Doesn't): Control tries to guarantee outcomes; agency chooses your response when the day goes sideways.• The Identity Trap of Productivity: What happens when “being on top of things” becomes self-worth—and why that makes disruptions feel like failure.• The 4-Step Agency Process: Name what you're trying to control, separate what's in your hands vs. not, choose one “agency lever,” then replan from reality.• Stabilization Over Catching Up: Why the goal isn't to “win the week,” but to stop the panic spiral and choose the next stabilizing move.• Plan Like a Menu (Not a Script): Scripts make you panic when life changes a line; menus give you options when the day changes the plot.If you've been stuck in the loop of “I did everything right and still lost control,” this episode is your reminder that you don't need a new system—you need a different stance. You may not control the story, but you do get to choose how you show up on the page.• Brain.fm - Music specifically engineered to help you focus, relax or recharge.Connect with Erik:LinkedIn InstagramFacebook This podcast is Powered By:DescriptDescript 101CastmagicEcammPodpageRodecaster ProTop Productivity Books ListSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Check out my Free Brainstorming Workshop: https://mightyartisan.com/worldbuilding Learn to silence your inner critic. Ignite creative ideas. And watch a live demo of these techniques in action. Are you dragging around old projects, outdated goals, and beliefs about success that are actually holding you back? Most artists are trapped by invisible baggage they don't even recognize. In this episode, we explore "artistic bankruptcy" - the practice of consciously releasing everything that no longer serves your creative journey. From obvious goals you know you should abandon to deep-seated beliefs about what makes a "real artist," we uncover the hidden forces driving your decisions. We dive deep into the Identity Trap - how your sense of who you are as an artist can either propel you forward or keep you stuck on a treadmill going nowhere. Through real examples and a practical 4-pillar framework, you'll learn to identify the artistic baggage weighing you down. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:20 Welcome 05:32 Declaring Artistic Bankruptcy 10:45 What is Artistic Baggage? 27:01 The Identity Trap 42:32 The 4 Pillars Framework 53:14 The Analytical Takeaway 54:32 The Simple Takeaway 54:41 The Practical Takeaway 55:47 The Philosophical Takeaway 1:00:56 Outro TOOLS FOR TODAY: - Journaling / note-taking app or paper - The 4 Pillars Framework (Obvious Ideas, Non-Obvious Ideas, Projects & Tools, Plans) BOOKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: PEOPLE MENTIONED: - Picasso (discussed in context of style development) --- The Visual Scholar Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey. We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice. You Can Find The Visual Scholar Podcast In These Places: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-visual-scholar/id1678505411 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6VbdwbiZqy8nqb90ruKQCX?si=21b9c1d02c85419f YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MightyArtisan Show Homepage: https://visualscholar.mightyartisan.com Where To Find More About Tim Mcburnie: Learn Drawing and Illustration at The Drawing Codex: www.thedrawingcodex.com Take Your Career and Productivity To The Next Level: www.mightyartisan.com The Drawing Codex Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrawingCodex Mighty Artisan Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MightyArtisan Portfolio: www.timmcburnie.com www.artstation.com/tim-mcburnie www.instagram.com/timmcburnie x.com/timmcburnie
You don't have a money problem. You have a mindset problem. Your bank account isn't criticizing you… it's mirroring you. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how your relationship with money is shaped by discipline, identity, self-worth, and the emotional patterns you've carried since childhood. This isn't about investing tips or get-rich hacks; it's about the mindset and habits that create real financial freedom. Kelly shares the moment everything changed for him, and the 5 mindset shifts plus the 7-day reset that will help you rebuild your financial foundation from the inside out. If you want 2026 to look different than 2025, it starts here. Money follows discipline, not emotion. Key Takeaways
Freedom isn't a reward for hard work; it's a test of who you've become. Escaping the identity trap means being at peace when there's nothing to fix.
Escaping the identity trap means being at peace when there's nothing to fix.
Peter Kennedy is a father of five, entrepreneur, spiritual seeker, and author of The Remembering. Once driven by a relentless pursuit of success, culminating in the 140M dollar exit of his tech startup. His awakening came not from achievement, but from surrender. Today, he is the co-founder of EvolveWell Inc., a conscious technology company redefining growth from the inside out. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Fear is worse than death. Many entrepreneurs unknowingly build their lives around fear rather than love. 2. True values aren't what you say, they're what you do. Your behavior reveals your real priorities. 3. Healing and transformation don't happen in your mind, they require surrender, embodiment, and listening to your intuition. Get a copy of Peter's book on Amazon - The Remembering, A Journey Back to Self Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - Get the business guide, "Demystifying AI", for free, at Netsuite.com/fire. ZipRecruiter - Want to know right away how many qualified candidates are in your area? Look no further than ZipRecruiter. Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.
If you've been pushing harder, achieving more, but feeling less fulfilled — this episode is your wake-up call.Michelle breaks down:Why productivity addiction forms and how to release itThe moment when “doing more” stops working4 practical shifts to lead from alignment instead of adrenalineHow to redefine excellence so it actually feels goodThe identity work behind becoming your next-level selfReady to step into your next era of health, energy, and leadership?
Check out my Free Brainstorming Workshop: https://mightyartisan.com/worldbuilding Learn to silence your inner critic. Ignite creative ideas. And watch a live demo of these techniques in action."Artists must smash down the systems that domesticate the mind" - Moebius This is a great quote from the great Jean Giruad (aka Moebius)What else can we learn from the master?--- The artist identity trap reveals why professional artists with exceptional craft freeze on personal projects while indie creators with rougher skills confidently produce their own work. This paradox isn't about ability—it's about invisible permission systems created by artistic identity.Jean Giraud's transformation into Moebius demonstrates this profoundly. By becoming Moebius, he created psychological space to revolutionize visual storytelling, influencing Hollywood and Japanese manga for decades.Different artistic communities construct incompatible value hierarchies. Comic artists derive status from unique style. Concept artists suppress personal style for versatility and credits. Indie creators measure worth through pure expression. Moving between these paradigms feels like betraying core aspects of yourself.The freelance mindset that enables shaping others' visions conflicts with personal creation. Professional training rewires how you evaluate your own ideas, creating paralysis where skill exists but internal authorization does not. Moebius wasn't just branding—it was psychological liberation. Authors adopt pen names when switching genres. Actors use stage names separating personal from public persona. The early internet's universal alias culture created remarkable creative freedom. As professional identity became necessary for freelance careers, creative freedom potentially suffered.---00:00 - Intro01:09 - Welcome to Visual Scholar01:31 - The Journey Of Jean Giraud05:42 - The Identity Trap13:02 - Status Games25:39 - Becoming Who You NEED To Be39:59 - Analytical Takeaway42:06 - Simple Takeaway42:23 - Practical Takeaway48:14 - Philosophical Takeaway51:43 - OutroTOOLS FOR TODAY: - Identity mapping exercise - Permission system analysis - Alias brainstorming techniquesBOOKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Works of Moebius/Jean Giraud - Blueberry comic series - Early internet creative communitiesPEOPLE MENTIONED: - Jean Giraud/Moebius - Various unnamed indie and professional artists---The Visual Scholar Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey.We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice.You Can Find The Visual Scholar Podcast In These Places:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-visual-scholar/id1678505411Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6VbdwbiZqy8nqb90ruKQCX?si=21b9c1d02c85419fYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MightyArtisanShow Homepage:https://visualscholar.mightyartisan.comWhere To Find More About Tim Mcburnie:Learn Drawing and Illustration at The Drawing Codex:www.thedrawingcodex.comTake Your Career and Productivity To The Next Level:www.mightyartisan.comThe Drawing Codex Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrawingCodexMighty Artisan Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@MightyArtisanPortfolio: www.timmcburnie.comwww.artstation.com/tim-mcburniewww.instagram.com/timmcburniex.com/timmcburnie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCJXTdch2E Podcast audio: In this episode of ARI Bookshelf, Sam Weaver, Ben Bayer, Nikos Sotirakopoulos and Ibis Slade critically examine America's Cultural Revolution by Christopher Rufo and The Identity Trap by Yascha Mounk. Among the topics covered: Nature of “woke” ideology; “Domino” view of ideological influence; Influence of right-wing ideas; Rufo's authoritarianism; Mounk's egalitarianism and collectivism; Books' perspectives on real injustices; Merits of Mounk's book; Weakness of Rufo's critiques; Rufo's un-American tribalism; Influence of postmodern epistemology; Why “woke” ideology isn't Marxism Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essay “The Left: Old and New”, Rand's book Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, and Leonard Peikoff's book The DIM Hypothesis. This episode was recorded on October 3, 2025, and posted on October 10, 2025.
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David Brooks interviews Yascha Mounk to mark the paperback edition of The Identity Trap. Yascha Mounk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Persuasion. His latest book is The Identity Trap, which is out in paperback with a new afterword on September 23. David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and a contributor to The Atlantic. He is a commentator on The PBS Newshour. His latest book is How To Know A Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and David Brooks discuss how Yascha's personal history influences his thought, the intellectual history behind the identity synthesis, and how to create a vision for the Democrats to inspire voters. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How do you reprogram your subconscious mind so you can finally create the life you've been working so hard for? Jim Fortin, transformational coach, master hypnotist, and podcast host is back for a deeper dive into how your subconscious mind and identity can keep you stuck in scarcity, how to rewire your subconscious patterns, and how to unlock new levels of wealth, confidence, and freedom. - Preorder Cathy's book in paperback and join our event on 11/11 in LA! cathyheller.com/book- Join Cathy's high tier mastermind cathyheller.com/magnet - If you want one month of 1:1 coaching with Cathy, sign up here cathyheller.com/coaching - Join Cathy's membership This Abundant Life for group coaching and daily meditations cathyheller.com/life - Start your free trial of the Confetti Collective for bonus meditations cathyheller.com/confetti - Join Jim's Transformational Coaching Program jimfortin.com/cathy - Listen to The Jim Fortin Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts - Follow Jim on Instagram @iamjimfortin Some of the links in the show notes above are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our podcast and allow us to continue creating content. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
At what point does “healthy” stop being healthy? In this episode, we dive into the complicated side of identity, self-worth, and the pressure that comes with being known as the healthy one. What starts as empowerment, pride in being disciplined, fit, or strong, can slowly morph into something else. Suddenly, freedom becomes obligation. Choice becomes pressure. And the identity that once gave you confidence begins to feel like a cage. We'll explore how obsession, perfectionism, and even imposter syndrome can creep in when health becomes tied too tightly to who we are. If you've ever wondered, Who am I without this version of myself? this conversation is for you.⭐️ SHOW NOTES ⭐️
The identity is just the role we are playing. It is not who we truly are. As we ascend, we must expand that identity and let parts of it go. Because the identity is so limiting, most manifestation events revolve around the identity to show us our own limitations. In this episode, Joshua explains how the identity is really just a trap that tends to keep us quite limited, but expanding the identity leads to freedom. To book a 55-minute connect call with Gary, click here For more info about the new 7 Rays Activations program, please click here For Basic Training or Relationship course, email garybodley @ gmail.com For info about Christy Levy, click here
If you keep identifying as the woman who struggles, you'll stay stuck in that struggle. Topics Discussed Identity and subconscious patterns in infertility Why control and overdoing sabotage fertility Nervous system regulation and daily triggers Emotional spirals, jealousy, and comparison Radical responsibility in breaking fertility patterns Consistency in the practices that create lasting change You're not infertile, you're dealing with a fertility issue and deeper patterns of control, fear, and self-worth. Hello, beautiful souls. Today, we're cracking open one of the juiciest truths I wish I had known earlier in my fertility and motherhood journey: who you believe yourself to be might actually be what's keeping you stuck. When your identity is wrapped up in “the woman who struggles to conceive,” you unconsciously broadcast that story again and again, and your body follows suit. This episode isn't about doing more—more diets, more protocols, more supplements. It's about the radical shift that happens when you stop identifying with the struggle and start collapsing old patterns. From spiraling over triggers to reaching for numbing tools like wine, scrolling, or endless Googling, I'm giving you real talk on how to unhook from the stories that are stealing your energy. Think of it like finally cleaning out the emotional junk drawer—you don't need another gadget, you need to stop digging in the same clutter. If you're tired of living in cycles of burnout, control freak spirals, and constant “not enoughness,” this is your wake-up call. You don't have to be defined by a diagnosis, a failed round, or a past identity. Press play and let's get you into the frequency of the woman who trusts her body, holds her boundaries, and stops replaying the same old tape. Lasting change doesn't come from doing more; it comes from dissolving the parts of you that no longer serve who you're becoming. Timestamps 01:20 Understanding when your identity keeps you stuck in infertility. 03:20 Triggers, spirals, and how to break old narratives that you identify with during your journey. 07:20 How to shift your mindset and choose a new story instead of numbing patterns. 15:03 The importance of letting go of control patterns and being consistent in creating lasting change. 20:3 Unlearning people pleasing, high-achieving, and fertility burnout to rewrite your identity. 27:05 The power of healing and unhooking from identity to become a conscious mama. How you do one thing is how you do everything—your fertility journey is showing you the patterns that need to shift for life. Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/the-identity-trap-releasing-the-infertile-label-for-true-fertility-success Let's Do This Together
Today, I'm pleased to welcome Yascha Mounk to the TLP Podcast. Yascha is an Associate Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and is the author of the excellent 2023 book, The Identity Trap, featured on TLP when it was first published. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the always interesting Persuasion newsletter and writes regularly on his own personal self-titled Substack as well.Join us for a nuanced discussion about unresolved populism in Western societies, the contradictions of modern free speech politics, and why liberal democracy risks erosion without the emergence of bolder, more heterodox leaders.A transcript of this podcast is available on the post page on our website. Get full access to The Liberal Patriot at www.liberalpatriot.com/subscribe
Feeling like fitness has taken over your life? You're not alone. In this episode, we're breaking down a mindset shift that changed everything for us: fitness isn't your life—it's how you live your life. We'll share: ✔️ Why turning health into a full-time job backfires for most busy adults ✔️ How to stop chasing perfection and start using fitness as a tool to enhance your real life ✔️ What training and nutrition look like for us right now as parents, business owners, and normal humans ✔️ How social media's “fitspiration” trap convinces you you're failing—and why that's a lie ✔️ Practical ways to reframe your goals to make progress without burnout If you're tired of feeling like you're either all-in or failing, this episode will help you simplify your health routine, reclaim your identity, and build fitness into your life without letting it take over. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching SDE Method app: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/sde-method-app Project B Waiting List https://quest.lvltncoaching.com/project-b Macros Guide https://www.lvltncoaching.com/free-resources/calculate-your-macros Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/freebies Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters: 00:00 The Identity Trap of Fitness 02:36 Personal Journeys: From Obsession to Balance 05:39 Health vs. Aesthetics: A Journey of Healing 08:43 The Role of Desperation in Health Protocols 11:28 Finding Balance in Health and Fitness 13:59 The Extremes of Health: A Cautionary Tale 17:06 Relearning Health: The Path to Recovery 20:26 Coaching: A GPS for Your Health Journey 23:17 The Reality of Fitness Influencers 26:25 Creating Sustainable Health Routines 34:45 Understanding the Purpose of Content Consumption 35:12 Daily Routines: Training and Nutrition Breakdown 38:41 Mindset and Journaling Practices 41:57 Adapting to Life's Challenges: Balancing Family and Fitness 50:47 Creating Non-Negotiables for Success 54:53 Project B: Building a Community and Future Tools
America's Ivy League universities have long been hotbeds of censorship and intolerance. Unpopular views are deplatformed, unorthodox professors are cancelled and research prioritises PC fads over facts. Donald Trump has vowed to force universities to clean up their act – but is he helping on hurting? Here, Yascha Mounk – editor of Persuasion and author of The Identity Trap – argues that Trump's campus diktats are only stoking a woke backlash. Free speech and reason are just as imperilled as ever, he says. The university could now be in its death throes. Read spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/ Support spiked:https://www.spiked-online.com/support/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when your lifelong dream shatters at 22—and you've got no Plan B? In this raw and real conversation, Matt sits down with Damon Lembi, former pro baseball player turned CEO of Learnit, to explore how identity, leadership, and imposter syndrome collide in high-stakes moments. Damon unpacks the four-step framework he built to overcome self-doubt—Label Your Fear, Work Hard, Practice Deliberately, Learn and Let Go—and shares how it's helped him evolve from hitting home runs in the College World Series to upskilling over 2 million professionals globally. With vulnerability, grit, and a healthy dose of humility, Damon reveals how failing publicly, receiving tough feedback, and embracing setbacks have been the fuel behind his leadership journey. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional, this episode is your playbook for turning adversity into mastery—and doing it with integrity.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Eternal Optimism00:00:29 - Meet Damon Lembi: From Dugout to Boardroom00:01:28 - Baseball Dreams, Big Setbacks00:05:28 - When Self-Doubt Takes the Mound00:10:04 - The 4 Steps That Saved My Confidence00:16:03 - From Receptionist to CEO: Earning It the Hard Way00:23:08 - The Diagnosis That Changed Everything00:23:48 - Losing Vision, Gaining Clarity00:24:37 - Brotherhood, Mentors, and Support That Stuck00:25:01 - Leading with Humility (and Hair Gel)00:28:06 - Why Podcasting and Connection Fuel Growth00:32:02 - Must-Read Books for Real Leaders00:39:31 - Music, Memories, and the People Who Shape Us00:43:30 - Final Wisdom and a Hopeful SendoffLinks And Resources:WebsiteDamon Lembi on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzling EU funds, potentially ruining her plans to run for the French presidency in 2027.Marine Le Pen was seen as the frontrunner to replace Emmanuel Macron at that election so the judge's decision to ban her from standing for public office for the next five years has led to a backlash from her supporters and right-wing European allies.Nick and Amol talk to Yascha Mounk, an expert on populism and author of The Identity Trap, about what this verdict means for Europe's populist parties (6:12).And Nick and Amol get all sentimental in Moment of the Week (42:06).To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time they release a new episode.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.uk The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley. Digital production was by Izzy Rowley. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.
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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Yasha Mounk. The founder of Persuasion, a contributor to The Atlantic and a professor at Johns Hopkins, Mounk now has his own Substack, where he hosts his weekly column and podcast. He is the author of The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure, The People vs. Democracy: Why Our Freedom Is in Danger and How to Save It and The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time. Razib and Mounk first discuss Mounk's immediate reaction to the 2024 election, and how the Democrats might pick up the pieces going forward. Mounk believes that the argument in his book The Identity Trap, neatly captures many of the problems for the party. Democrats leaned in on the inevitably of racial polarization in an age of progressive depolarization. Razib also asks Mounk for his retrospective on the COVID-19 epidemic, in which he was a commentator who argued in The Atlantic for more stringent habits and then later, for an opening up. They also discuss how the Public Health establishment COVID interventions threw the whole field into disrepute, and what it tells us about the nature of expertise. Then Razib asks Mounk about European nations and their future. In particular, whether their low productivity and fertility rates combined with mass migration doom them to a future of irrelevance and national dissolution. Mounk highlights the unfortunate case of the UK in particular, though he notes that his home nation of Germany is finding itself in a precarious situation with China competing with its manufacturers and Russia cutting off its gas supply. Finally, Razib closes by asking Mounk whether he is still as worried about American democracy in the wake of the 2024 Trump win as he was in 2016.
Yascha Mounk discusses some of the ways in which focussing on gender, racial, and sexual identities can distort political argument and be counterproductive for oppressed minorities.
Privileging one identity over others can be counterproductive for individuals and for society according to Yascha Mounk. He thinks there is an 'identity trap'. He discusses his ideas with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
"There are two kinds of political scientists: The types who deal with noisy data and post on Twitter with a bunch of caveats. And then there are the types who write books about identity politics." Where to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Sam Huneke's "Yascha Mounk's Woke Straw Man"Jacob T. Levy's "The Defense of Liberty Can't Do Without Identity Politics"Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò's "Elite Capture"Aaron Huertas's "We Need to Talk About Reactionary Centrists"Mary Lin Elementary under federal investigationParents refute claims of segregation at Mary Lin Elementary SchoolSchool Segregation in Metropolitan Regions, 1970–200060 Years After BrownSchool choice and racial segregation in US schoolsStudent Population Has Significantly Diversified, But Many Schools Remain Divided Along Racial, Ethnic, and Economic LinesU.S. public school students often go to schools where at least half of their peers are the same race or ethnicityThe Return of Old-Fashioned Racism to White Americans' Partisan PreferencesWhy The Democrats Have Shifted Left Over The Last 30 YearsWidespread misperceptions of long-term attitude changeTrump, the 2016 Election, and Expressions of SexismChanging Norms Following the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election: The Trump Effect on PrejudiceChanges in Americans' prejudices during the presidency of Donald TrumpThe CDC slide presentationModel-informed COVID-19 vaccine prioritization strategies Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!
It's been a while since the Remnant featured some spirited kvetching about identity politics and wokeness in American life, but those issues haven't exactly faded away. Today's guest is Yascha Mounk, a prolific author and academic whose new book, The Identity Trap, examines where exactly woke ideology emerged from and how it became so influential. Yascha's thesis is that an obsession with group identity is leading many progressives astray despite their good intentions, and that this is ultimately hindering progress toward true equality in American life. But why are so many people from across the political spectrum falling into the identity trap? What's the appeal of populism and nationalism? And will Jonah's growing crotchetiness soon cause him to completely give up on intellectual history? Show Notes: -Watch this interview on YouTube -Yascha's webpage -Yascha's new book, The Identity Trap -Yascha's previous book, The Great Experiment -Yascha's previous Remnant appearance -Calvin Coolidge's speech on America's 150th birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there's no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse. But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it's actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it. They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics. They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now. Segments to look forward to: (04:21) Yascha's background (06:50) Why he decided to write this book (16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap” (21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis” Get the book: Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there's no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse. But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it's actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces. They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues. They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn't compatible with liberal democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace (10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis (16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues (16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture (26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions (36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy (44:00) How to handle backlash Get the book: Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yascha Mounk is a writer and academic known for his work on the crisis of democracy and the defense of philosophically liberal values. His new book “The Identity Trap” traces the origins of identity politics and how it's rapidly transforming the modern world. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how identity politics grew out of postmodernism and Critical Race Theory. They talk about how postmodernists and populists are rejecting the history, institutions, and core values that make for a healthy democracy. And Yascha gives some sage advice on how to persuasively engage in debates with your political opponents. Yascha Mounk is the author of five books, including the forthcoming “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” He is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University, where he holds appointments in both the School of Advanced International Studies and the SNF Agora Institute. Yascha is also a Contributing Editor at The Atlantic, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Founder of Persuasion. Follow him on Twitter at @Yascha_Mounk.
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