This episode of 'The Slog Pod' addresses the feeling of powerlessness, particularly the insidious kind that arises in everyday situations such as work, relationships, and society. The hosts discuss how powerlessness stems from awareness hitting a wall, which is not always external, sometimes originating in our minds. They differentiate powerlessness from helplessness, introducing concepts like learned helplessness, internalized gaslighting, and moral injury. They share anecdotal examples from work and life to illustrate these feelings and discuss strategies to combat them. These include naming the feeling, seeking areas of influence, avoiding self-blame, and engaging in small acts of integrity. The hosts emphasize the importance of sharing these feelings to enter supportive systems and encourage listeners to participate by sharing their own experiences and strategies. admin@theslogco.com

This episode of The Slog Pod delves into the pervasive distrust in media, science, and government, examining the causes and consequences of binary thinking. The hosts discuss the tendency to view systems as entirely corrupt or entirely trustworthy and emphasize the importance of embracing complexity and ambiguity. They encourage critical thinking and engagement with local systems, rather than falling into nihilism or apathy. Through examples from public health, media biases, and government distrust, including personal experiences from the veteran community, the episode advocates for a balanced approach: critiquing flawed systems while still using them and striving for reform and improvement. #Distrust #Polarization #PolarizedThought #FindingBalance #MentalHealth #WorkplaceMentalHealth admin@theslogco.com

In this episode of The Slog Pod, hosts delve into the concept of confirmation bias, describing it as a persistent force that shapes our ego, distorts our thinking, and upholds unproductive systems. The discussion focuses on how confirmation bias manifests in our personal and professional lives, including in hiring practices and cultural beliefs. Through personal anecdotes, such as one host's preference for classic rock, they illustrate how confirmation bias can limit our experiences and growth. They emphasize the importance of challenging one's own biases by seeking out dissenting opinions and sitting in discomfort to foster growth. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to identify and attempt to disprove one of their own beliefs, thereby reducing the hold of confirmation bias in their lives.