📝 Show Notes:
In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of walking away from a belief system that once defined me—and the emotional cost that came with it.
We explore the psychological and neurological research that explains why so many on the right, especially those aligned with Christian nationalism, find it nearly impossible to turn away—even when faced with truth, hypocrisy, or harm.
Through the lens of the THX frameworks—Prospect Theory, PERMAH, the 12 Utilities, and the Admiration Equation—we break down:
Why identity can override values
How emotional avoidance and self-control differ across political lines
What it means to grieve an identity in order to reclaim your integrity
This is not a critique of people, but a compassionate look at the emotional barriers that keep them stuck—and what it takes to move through them.
🔁 Key Reflection:
Have you ever had to leave behind an identity to stay true to your values? What helped you get through the grief—and what held you back?
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