Stirring Up Shift
What do life and camping both have in common? They can be in-tense! Come along with me, Mickella, as we stir up shift, speak truth to power, and inspire others to join the efforts for sustainable and inclusive societal change whether it be through how we think about and perceive different issues or open the discussion on taboo and “controversial” topics — none are off-limits here. I may say something you agree with, disagree with, or it may be completely new to you. Whatever it may be, join the discussion and give yourself time to reflect on each. Ponder this, how does each topic impact you and your life? How do you impact each topic? If you’re not quite sure, tune in now.
Episodes
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
26 min
Listen in on this season’s final episode as I discuss stigmas and stereotypes as an unofficial part two to last week’s episode. Discover what is meant by stigmas and stereotypes, why they happen, and why it matters to be aware of them.
Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
29 min
Join in on the discussion of common cognitive distortions and biases, what they are, the types, and why they matter especially when we are forced to navigate this ever polarizing society.
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023
17 min
Join in on the discussion of selective outrage, what it is it, what it looks like and how to combat it!
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
27 min
What merit does Robert Paxton’s 1998 paper hold 25 years later? What stages of fascism relate to current event without our acknowledgement as a country? Where do we go from there?
Jul 10, 2023
Jul 10, 2023
19 min
Join in the discussion on the similarities and differences between patriotism and nationalism, what patriotism should and shouldn’t look like, how some related terms come into play and my critique of the United States and it’s own patriotism.
Jun 26, 2023
Jun 26, 2023
11 min
Join me as we discuss the origins and original use of “woke” or “stay woke” and how it has evolved into this so-called buzzword for identity politics.
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
34 min
Join as we celebrate the lives and works of various African-Americans and how their stories can continue to inspire us for our own resilience.
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
21 min
Join as we celebrate the lives and works of various African-Americans and how their stories can continue to inspire us for our own resilience.
Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
13 min
What is Juneteenth and its historical significance in America? How can we celebrate this holiday as it is now federally recognized?
Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
13 min
Interchangeable in most instances, institutional, structural, and systemic racism have historical roots in the country with present-day manifestations and lingering ramifications.
Why shift?
Shifters! If you’re up for the challenge of speaking out against the backward system that we deal with in this country and stepping outside the box set by traditional paradigms, look no further as we stir up shift. Broken things need to be fixed and not ignored so we’re going to kickstart that with conversations. What makes this different from others? I won’t necessarily be holding back on the discussions and the topics. I even want to hear from you — comments, suggestions and even questions will be added to the commentary.