Is CANCEL CULTURE Psychologically Damaging? A Psychologist Exposes the TRUTH | with Dr. Chloe Carmichael

On today's Power & Impact, I sit down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, licensed clinical psychologist and author of the upcoming book Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. Together, we explore how fear, censorship, and cancel culture are reshaping how we communicate, and how we can reclaim authentic dialogue in a divided world. From writing a viral blog about child masking that prompted her move to Florida, to speaking at Fortune 500 companies and global law firms about "cancellation anxiety," Dr. Chloe shares her personal journey and professional insights on the psychology of free expression, self-censorship, and the loneliness epidemic. We unpack the difference between healthy self-restraint and harmful repression, the risks of avoiding "real talk" in workplaces and friendships, and how groupthink and fear of disagreement can quietly erode mental health. Dr. Chloe also shares the surprising ways homeschooling and open dialogue have deepened her own thinking and her family's life. If you've ever felt unsure whether you're allowed to speak your mind, this episode is your permission slip to ask the bigger questions.