Chapter
Unconventional coping mechanisms for grief and moving on from tragedy
06:30 - 10:54 (04:23)
Discussion of the unusual methods a woman used to cope with grief and loss during the 1930s and 40s, including sending her brothers to boarding school and partaking in pagan rituals.
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Enid Blyton, a beloved children's author, had a unique childhood marked with the loss of her father and practicing pagan rituals in the grass.
06:30 - 09:15 (02:44)
Summary
Enid Blyton, a beloved children's author, had a unique childhood marked with the loss of her father and practicing pagan rituals in the grass. She was also sent to boarding schools, which may have influenced her writing.
ChapterUnconventional coping mechanisms for grief and moving on from tragedy
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PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this episode, the history of the term gaslighting is explored and how it can be applied to current American politics.
09:15 - 10:54 (01:39)
Summary
In this episode, the history of the term gaslighting is explored and how it can be applied to current American politics. The term originated from the 1938 play Gas Light, in which a man manipulates his wife into believing she is going insane by dimming their gas lights, and current political leaders are using similar tactics to manipulate the truth.