010 - Coronavirus I: Conspiracies Abound Us

Coronavirus has flipped the world on its head. These are troubling times we find ourselves in, rife with fear and uncertainty, causing us to question what's really going on and who we can trust to inform us truthfully about what's happening in our world. 

Times like these breed distrust and so, naturally, many people are questioning everything, and with that comes the proliferation of conspiracy theories being passed around. 

Some just unproven theories, some proven facts, many being enough to shatter our worldview and fill us with paralyzingly difficult emotions.

In this episode, I share some personal accounts of having gotten deep into conspiracy culture in my youth, and how I navigate this type of information now, both with an open mind and choosing how I respond to it so that it doesn't severely and negatively impact my physical and mental wellbeing as it has in the past.

I acknowledge how deep many of the political and social issues we face truly are while challenging listeners to be objective about what the most effective use of our time is, despite how monolithic our problems may be.

I also advise people to take caution if they intend to journey too deep down the proverbial rabbit hole, and that it's probably better to not waste your time there.