Unveiling Historical Blame: Adam, Eve, and Modern Gaslighting
Episode Overview
Adam's silent complicity led to Eve's downfall. Modern parallels to gaslighting and stonewalling. Impact of cultural norms on women's roles. Biblical stories like Queen Esther's defiance. Mental health challenges in urban communities.
Adam failed to guard. Their eyes weren't open until Adam ate the fruit.
In this episode of Urban 'Mental Health' Tools For Change, Dr. Lisa LaCon dives into the murky waters of historical blame-shifting and societal biases with guest Jasmine Andrews, author of 'Sullied Bride'. Dr. LaCon sets the stage by reflecting on the mental health challenges faced by urban communities, touching on the confusion between hallucinations and delusions.
But the heart of the episode is Jasmine's compelling narrative about Adam and Eve, and how the greatest cover-up in history has shaped perceptions of guilt and responsibility. Jasmine explores how Adam's silent complicity led to Eve's downfall, drawing parallels to modern instances of gaslighting and stonewalling. She also discusses the impact of cultural norms on women's roles, using examples from her book and biblical stories like Queen Esther's defiance. Dr.
LaCon and Jasmine engage in a rich dialogue about how these ancient stories still resonate today, particularly in the context of mental health and gender dynamics. This episode is a thought-provoking journey through history, literature, and psychology, offering listeners a fresh perspective on age-old narratives. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and encourages you to rethink societal norms.