This episode wasn’t the one I planned on — but after Donald Trump's grotesque response to Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's getting murdered, I needed to talk about it. I needed to respond to a horrifying act of violence, and an even more disturbing reaction from the President. I unpack the difference between anger and hatred, and wrestle with what it means to stay human in a political climate that seems designed to strip us of empathy.
We talk about:
• Political cruelty and narcissism
• Gaslighting, misinformation, and manufactured outrage
• Living as a gay, liberal atheist in the Bible Belt
• Why anger isn’t the enemy — but resentment might be
• Setting boundaries, loving yourself, and learning when “no” is a complete sentence
• Animals, community, and why kindness is still a radical act
Plus, I take listener calls from all over — about cult recovery, self-worth, Christmas as an atheist, healthy boundaries, and how to keep going when everything feels broken.
If you love this podcast, hate it, or are somewhere in between — I want to hear from you.
Leave a voicemail at thereisnogodandwereallgonnadie.com.
We talk about:
• Political cruelty and narcissism
• Gaslighting, misinformation, and manufactured outrage
• Living as a gay, liberal atheist in the Bible Belt
• Why anger isn’t the enemy — but resentment might be
• Setting boundaries, loving yourself, and learning when “no” is a complete sentence
• Animals, community, and why kindness is still a radical act
Plus, I take listener calls from all over — about cult recovery, self-worth, Christmas as an atheist, healthy boundaries, and how to keep going when everything feels broken.
If you love this podcast, hate it, or are somewhere in between — I want to hear from you.
Leave a voicemail at thereisnogodandwereallgonnadie.com.
- (00:00) - Addressing Current Events in America
- (00:38) - Introduction to the Podcast and Host's Perspective
- (00:46) - Introduction to Beliefs and Perspectives
- (03:14) - Reflections on Political Discourse and Leadership
- (05:19) - The Impact of Tragedy on Society
- (07:22) - Healthcare and Economic Struggles
- (09:51) - The Call for Compassion and Understanding
- (12:26) - Introduction and Podcast Format
- (14:52) - Celebrating Christmas as an Atheist
- (21:09) - The Importance of Community and Kindness
- (29:33) - Setting Boundaries and Self-Love
- (41:13) - Finding Harmony in Diversity
- (42:07) - Introduction and Voicemail Overview
- (44:11) - The Love for People and Animals
- (47:09) - Navigating Current Events and Positivity
- (48:47) - Introduction to Chris Mitchell
- (53:07) - The Role of Art in Self-Expression
- (55:32) - Reflections on Political Climate and Personal Growth