Avoiding the Temptations of the Blame Game (Monthly Solo)
Summary
Elise Loehnen reflects on the Los Angeles fires, exploring community responses, the desire to help, and the complexities of blame. She discusses the importance of community, international support, and the challenges of insurance and climate change. Loehnen also touches on victimhood dynamics, over-functioning, and the need for functional aid in crises, emphasizing the resilience of children affected by the disaster and the importance of staying grounded amidst uncertainty.Episode description
I recorded this month’s solo episode from the floor of the hotel room where I stayed for a couple of weeks after the fires broke out in Los Angeles. There, I met an incredible cast of characters and I started to process what’s happening in our city: Acts of bravery that have stunned me. The incredibly moving ways we have shown up for each other. Other very human responses that have created some dissonance. What I think will change in communities within and outside of LA. Wherever you live, how this all might feel different depending on whether you over or under function. (Toward the end, I also take a detour to answer questions I’ve gotten about my thoughts on what is unfolding in the news regarding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.)
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