David Lewry
David Lewry
Finding Empathy
Finding Empathy
Finding Empathy
Wednesday 16th April 2025
David and Darcy discuss maintaining empathy during protests, government tactics, and police responses to BIPOC communities.
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Episode Overview
- Maintaining empathy in challenging situations is crucial.
- Government tactics often aim to break protestor morale.
- Police responses to BIPOC protestors are frequently disproportionate.
- Increased law enforcement budgets can reduce public freedom.
- Empathy should be a part of everyday interactions.
Your neighbour is more like you than the police officer on the corner.
In this episode of the Voices In Recovery Podcast, David Lewry and Darcy engage in a heartfelt conversation about the complexities of maintaining empathy in a world that often views it as a weakness. They tackle the challenges faced by protestors, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, in dealing with disproportionate police responses.
The episode sheds light on government tactics aimed at breaking the morale and solidarity of protestors, and the audacity of local law enforcement, especially around the anniversary of the police attack on peaceful protestors at the University of Calgary. David and Darcy share their personal experiences from rallies and protests, highlighting the stark contrasts in police behaviour towards different groups.
The discussion is interspersed with moments of levity, such as anecdotes about a puppy named Trinket, making the serious topics more approachable. They also touch on broader societal issues, such as the impact of increased law enforcement budgets on public freedom and the importance of empathy in everyday interactions. This episode is a blend of raw honesty, humour, and deep reflections, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in social justice and recovery.