This was one of my best interviews so far. I had the awesome Damaris Giha as my special guest, and even though we have very different backgrounds and views, we had a constructive, civil discussion (imagine that)!

Together, we discuss how campaign strategies manipulate us, and practical ways that you can maintain your mental and emotional health.

Highlights include:
1:00 - A negative mindset can impede your destiny
2:03 - “Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote”
3:48 - A millennial/liberal/woman of color and a Boomer/conservative/white male talk politics!
6:30 - How Damaris’ background shaped her political views
11:44 - Your views evolve over time
15:10 - We are all being played. Accept it
18:50 - Your views make sense for you, but not everyone else
20:20 - It takes a lot of work to understand someone's perspective
23:58 - A sinister form of voter suppression
25:54 - Narratives are invented first, then evidence is found to confirm
28:47 - Why the younger generation is cynical and fatigued
31:18 - Free resource download - Attitude Check
33:15 - Your opposition is way more moderate than you’re led to believe
35:40 - When you’re upset that someone voted for Trump
36:55 - Stop thinking either/or. Start thinking both/and
41:03 - How to be a bridge builder
44:08 - The media makes money by getting you upset
47:00 - Damaris’ suggestions for good emotional health

I’d love to hear your comments on this episode. Which issues resonate with you? What would you like us to talk about more?