EP.111 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Review

Part 2 of The Angry Brown Girl Club SeriesThey say, “If you don’t like the conversation —change it.” But what if, instead of changing it, we tended to it? This segment is about leaning into the messy, scary process of growth, especially in relationships, where defensiveness can creep in and derail even the most well-intentioned discussions.Defensiveness isn’t just a roadblock—it’s an invitation. An invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: Why am I reacting this way? What can I learn from this discomfort? It’s not about blame; it’s about accountability and understanding the roots of our feelings.In this segment, I get into the roots of defensiveness, the weight of labels like “Angry Brown Girl,” and the dynamics of white feminism and solidarity. Together, let’s explore how our experiences connect us and how we can start conversations that don’t end in fear or division.This isn’t just a review of Segment 1,  it’s a deeper look at how we build stronger more accountable relationships and communities. And that’s what "It’s Good to Gup Shup" is all about — taking the time to reflect, connect, and grow together.So, are you ready to challenge the status quo and rewrite the narrative?Let’s get into it. Welcome to Middle Fingers Up.Support the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.