Cultural differences shape how people experience intimacy, personal space, and even anxiety disorders. Armand DiMele, co-hosts Ben Starr and Giullian Gioiello, and therapist Eliana Banagudo examine culture-bound syndromes, racial profiling in the wake of Baltimore unrest, family secrets, and what fairness actually requires across cultures.
The Ferguson grand jury decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson sets off a live call-in discussion on race, anger, and systemic injustice. Armand DiMele and co-hosts Ben Starr and Giullian Gioiello take calls from activists, community members, and everyday listeners grappling with grief, outrage, and whether lasting change is possible.
Being cast out hurts in ways that go beyond simple rejection. Armand DiMele traces ostracism from its ancient Athenian roots through race, family exile, and sexual abuse survivors silenced by the people who should protect them. Callers share raw personal experiences of being pushed to the margins.
Social psychologist Dr. Katherine Good joins Armand and co-hosts Ben Starr and Giullian Gioiello to unpack how stereotypes shape behavior in ways people rarely notice. The conversation moves from implicit bias and stereotype threat to Ferguson, policing, and the fear that drives prejudice.
