Rachel and Walls discuss the unresolved White Supremacist/neo-fascist coup going on in the United States in the wake of Trump's supporters violently storming the US Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. But the hosts also highlight that even in these scary times, there are reasons to hope: the Democrats have gained control of the US Senate after the Georgia runoff elections, and people like Stacy Abrams remind us that we can make the seemingly impossible *possible* by putting in hard work and good faith. Rachel and Walls both share some bits of wisdom they'd give to younger versions of themselves. Walls recommends a book and a haircut to keep you fired up and feeling refreshed, and Rachel recommends a sobering documentary series and some back stretches to give you historical perspective and release some stress.
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What advice would you give your past self? Have any tips for how to get through a coup? No, really--we could all use some coping mechanisms! Send an email or voice memo to withrachelandwalls@gmail.com. DM us on Instagram @withrachelandwalls + Twitter @rachelandwalls.
Music by Royer Bockus
Some resources:
Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the lasting impact of Nazism, and the state of the US
Read The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
Watch the documentary series Hitler's Circle of Evil on Netflix
Do an Alexander Technique Body Scan to relax your body and mind
