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People Magazine Said WHAT?! Substack Series #2 | #274
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In this conversation, Kelsi Sheren discusses the troubling trend of mainstream media normalizing assisted suicide and promoting a narrative of despair. She critiques publications like People Magazine for soft-selling the idea of quitting life, particularly in the context of serious illnesses like Alzheimer's. Sheren emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and the need to challenge the prevailing narratives that suggest death is a dignified option. She calls for a collective fight against this culture of despair and advocates for better healthcare and mental health support.
00:00 The Media's Role in Normalizing Death
02:49 The Psychological Warfare of Euthanasia Narratives
06:03 Challenging the Culture of Despair
08:46 Empowerment Through Resilience and Advocacy
Takeaways:
The media is soft-selling the idea of quitting life.
Mainstream narratives are normalizing assisted suicide.
There is a betrayal of human life in these narratives.
We must demand better treatments and care for the vulnerable.
Human life is intrinsic and not transactional.
The culture is promoting despair instead of resilience.
We need to challenge the narratives that glorify quitting.
Support independent media that advocates for life.
Life encompasses a spectrum of experiences, including suffering.
We must fight against the normalization of death as an option.
Substack: https://substack.com/@kelsisheren
Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn
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Manage episode 481396405 series 3264988
In this conversation, Kelsi Sheren discusses the troubling trend of mainstream media normalizing assisted suicide and promoting a narrative of despair. She critiques publications like People Magazine for soft-selling the idea of quitting life, particularly in the context of serious illnesses like Alzheimer's. Sheren emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and the need to challenge the prevailing narratives that suggest death is a dignified option. She calls for a collective fight against this culture of despair and advocates for better healthcare and mental health support.
00:00 The Media's Role in Normalizing Death
02:49 The Psychological Warfare of Euthanasia Narratives
06:03 Challenging the Culture of Despair
08:46 Empowerment Through Resilience and Advocacy
Takeaways:
The media is soft-selling the idea of quitting life.
Mainstream narratives are normalizing assisted suicide.
There is a betrayal of human life in these narratives.
We must demand better treatments and care for the vulnerable.
Human life is intrinsic and not transactional.
The culture is promoting despair instead of resilience.
We need to challenge the narratives that glorify quitting.
Support independent media that advocates for life.
Life encompasses a spectrum of experiences, including suffering.
We must fight against the normalization of death as an option.
Substack: https://substack.com/@kelsisheren
Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn
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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
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RHO Nutrition - Code: KELSI20 - https://rhonutrition.com/KELSI
XX-XY Athletics - Code: KELSI20 - https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7336247.FtJS2YUK4O
Ketone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSI
Good Livin- 20% off with code KELSI -
https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSI
Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com
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SHOP
B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com
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Follow #thekelsisherenperspective
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CHARITY
Heroic Hearts Project - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org
Honour House Society - https://www.honourhouse.ca
All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org
Defenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.us
Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org
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