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Beyond the Echo Chamber: Cultivating Inclusive, Resilient, and Transformative Safe Spaces

The Man Enough Podcast
The Man Enough Podcast
Episode • May 1, 2023 • 55m

Explore the ins and outs of safe spaces with Jamey, Liz, and guest host Christopher Rivas. They discuss striking the right balance between creating communities that provide a sense of belonging, while fostering growth and resilience (2:30). How do we value diverse voices and avoid the pitfalls of echo chambers that stifle progress (00:00)? By looking at the impact of online algorithms (34:13) and the need for accountability (43:30), we encourage listeners to take an active role in building (39:52) and participating in empowering communities that foster growth and positive change.New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough 

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Timecodes: 

00:00 - Safe spaces shouldn’t be echo chambers 

02:30 - Chris knows the beauty of surrounding yourself in a culture based community 

07:36 - How do we learn to tolerate people who do not agree with us?

11:46 - Individual communities need their own spaces to gather

16:19 - How to create positive safe spaces for men 

24:11 - Conflict is best met with curiosity, not judgment 

28:50 - The power of the witness

34:13 - Your online algorithm may make you more unsafe

39:52 - Safe spaces are best IRL

43:30 - There are no victims, only volunteers 

49:45 - Chris’s favorite poem and the importance of giving more than you take 


Guest Host: Christopher Rivas

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, and Rubirosa. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat. He has recently released his first book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.


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