Want more depth from your relationships? Feeling lonely and aren't sure what to do about it? You aren't alone, beloved. In a very special episode, we are very excited to welcome author, professor, and organizer Dean Spade! Dean breaks down why he felt called to write his latest amazing book, Love in a F*cked Up World: How To Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together.

This episode explores:

Why we are conflict avoidant, and why it's not your fault
How to build deeper relationships
Simple ways to check yourself
How honesty can strengthen all your relationships, including the one with yourself

This is an episode you will take notes from, listen to numerous times, and forward to friends.

Dean Spade Bio:
Dean Spade has been working to build queer and trans liberation based in racial and economic justice for the past two decades.
He is a professor at the Seattle University School of Law. He has written 3 books, his latest is Love In A F*cked-Up World.

Find Dean here and here.

Links mentioned:

Creative Conflict

Mariame Kaba

transformharm.org

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