Stirring Up Shift

A sneak peak into what’s in store from host, Mickella, in this new season’s message as “taboo” and contentious topics are up for discussion.

For the closing of this special edition series, the focus was to revisit some previous topics from earlier episodes in season 1: complacency, conformity, and cognitive biases. While briefly covered for reference, this time, the connection of each was directly discussed and the new topic of moral disengagement was introduced because of how much of a role it has with all three. Please be advised, go...

As the episode title implies, history is there so it can be learned from and applied to the present and the future. When we ignore our actions and our larger history, we are inclined to repeat past mistakes or allow for them to be repeated by others. During these current tragedies, it’s easy to remain indifferent and even complacent but that does not benefit anyone, not even yourself. American soc...

I’ve taken great care in crafting my intended message to deliver to you all. This should not be a controversial take. During tragic events like those currently unfolding, we must collectively remember ours and other’s humanity as this is the basic tenet for the preservation and sanctity of human life. We are experiencing another unprecedented and monumental historical event that did not develop in...

In light of recent world events and the current humanitarian crisis unfolding in Palestine (Gaza) and Israel, this episode is offered with the intention of being a brief and informative introduction, from experts, into the conflict that has spiraled toward unprecedented violence. This is not a situation to sit idly by on as more information comes to light — willful ignorance, silence, and indiffer...

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. 

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. 

Join in on the discussion of selective outrage, what it is it, what it looks like and how to combat it!

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?  

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

What is Juneteenth and its historical significance in America? How can we celebrate this holiday as it is now federally recognized?

Interchangeable in most instances, institutional, structural, and systemic racism have historical roots in the country with present-day manifestations and lingering ramifications. 

Currently, used as a political buzzword to describe an education movement, critical race theory has taken on a life of its own since it’s formation in the 1980s from earlier origins in the 1960s and ‘70s. What is there to fear when addressing the country’s institutions from historically encompassing perspective?

Join in as we discuss school shootings and violence. When enough is truly enough we’ll see meaningful change in this country, until then, every day policy and change need to be demanded instead of thoughts and prayers. #NeverAgain should young lives be taken due to school shootings. Support the movements to make sure they progress forward as students march for their lives. Not to be forgotten, thi...

Join the discussion as we stir up shift on book bans and censorship in the America. Let me know if any of the titles mentioned during the episode surprised you are is a favorite of yours to read.  For more background on the extent of book bans and challenges check out the provided link, as data was cited from PEN America: https://pen.org/report/banned-in-the-usa-state-laws-supercharge-book-suppres...

What is conformity? What are norms and normative influence? Social deviance? Join me as we discuss each and how they relate to our every day lives and society’s structure.

Let’s learn more about your favorite host and what’s in store for the show!

Join me as I discuss my take on complacency and the importance of knowing its effects on our lives and in society.