Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Mental Illness or a Natural Response to Capitalism and Oppression? (feat. Candice)
Mental Illness or a Natural Response to Capitalism and Oppression? (feat. Candice)
Mental Illness or a Natural Response to Capitalism and Oppression? (feat. Candice)
Sunday 29th January 2023
Candice Alaska joins Laurie and Sara on 'Bold Beautiful Borderline' to discuss how capitalism and oppression affect mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Candice Alaska on Mental Health, Capitalism, and Social Change
I think what frustrates me with a lot of the discourse on borderline personality disorder is that we attribute a lot of the distress that people with this diagnosis face to their personality disorder for some good instead of capitalism.
What if mental health struggles are more than just personal issues? In this eye-opening episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson welcome back Candice Alaska to explore how capitalism and oppression shape our mental wellness. Candice, a passionate anti-oppression advocate, sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of societal structures on conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She questions whether our mental health challenges are natural responses to the pressures of capitalism and systemic oppression.
The conversation doesn't stop there; they also tackle ableism, racism, sexism, and colonialism, revealing how these forces intertwine to affect our mental health. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing Canada's upcoming Medical Assistance in Dying laws, with Candice emphasizing the importance of addressing basic needs and fostering meaningful relationships in a capitalist society. She offers practical tips for listeners who want to contribute to social change.
The episode wraps up with a heartfelt discussion on intergenerational trauma and ways to break its cycle. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the broader context of mental health and seeking actionable insights for change.