Unmasking the Fractured Soul: Ide...
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Unmasking the Fractured Soul: Identity, Faith, and the False Self
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The Neo Transcendentalists by Norman Plant

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Why do we hide from who we truly are? In this episode, we dive deep into the "False Self"—that internal shield we build to survive a world that often feels too heavy to handle. We explore this profound concept through a unique triple-lens: the lived experience in African American literature, the inner workings of Psychology, and the spiritual depths of Theology.

What We’re Unpacking:

  • The Social Mask: We look at W.E.B. Du Bois’s "Double Consciousness" and Frantz Fanon’s "White Masks" to understand how systemic oppression forces a fractured identity on the Black psyche.
  • The Spiritual Bypass: We critique how theology is often used as a "spiritual band-aid." Using insights from thinkers like  ... 
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Keywords
Escapism CBT-based reality audits dissociative avoidanceAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)