The Lies You You Defend - But Don't Realize

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable truth that the chains holding us back are often in our own minds—and we defend them more fiercely than anyone else.Drawing on psychologist Mattias Desmet’s concept of “mass formation” (a form of collective hypnosis), I break down the four conditions that make societies vulnerable to propaganda, real-world examples of how it takes hold, and why we sometimes become its strongest enforcers.Best of all, I share six practical tools I use daily—media fasts, belief audits, real connections, speaking truth, and more—to break the spell and reclaim sovereignty over your mind.If you’ve ever stayed silent while others repeated something you knew wasn’t true, this one’s for you. True freedom starts inside.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes for $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESQuotes:“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” -Steve Biko “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George OrwellReading: The Psychology of Totalitarianism - Mattias DesmetSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShowCheck Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTubeCoaching - For free 30 minute Discovery Call: https://www.stacey-wheeler.com/NOTE: Links to recommended reading material are affiliate links. You will pay the same price but a portion of your purchase will go to support The Soul Podcast.  Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show.