Many emotionally mature people believe that staying calm, fair, and reasonable will protect them. When that belief collapses, the experience is often destabilizing rather than clarifying.
This episode examines why being reasonable does not make you safe, unpacking emotional dominance, projection, power asymmetry, and the hidden burden placed on regulated people in irrational systems. It’s a psychological exploration of coherence, discernment, and how to remain grounded without confusing good behavior with guaranteed outcomes.
