“The Perils of Playing “Nice” + the Fake Power-Play That Is “Privilege””
In this solo deep dive, Dani unpacks the deleterious dark side of “niceness,” and explores how our cultural obsession with being good, polite, and palatable keeps us dishonest, disconnected, and disempowered — and how reclaiming authenticity is the only path to real integrity and intimacy. Along the way, she explores the weaponization of “privilege,” the pitfalls of polarized thinking, and the covert ways philanthropy and media co-opt truth-telling.
This episode is a fiery reminder that playing “nice” isn’t the same thing as being kind — and that speaking truth, even when it’s uncomfortable, is the most loving act of all.
Tune in, share widely, and stop being nice already!
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