Why do we scapegoat others—and who usually ends up carrying the blame? In this episode, Dr. Payal is joined by holistic business and career coach Amina AlTai and cultural anthropologist Samantha Stilwell for a deep dive into the psychological, historical, and societal roots of scapegoating.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Scapegoating

01:20 Meet Amina and Samantha

02:03 Diving into Scapegoating

04:13 Glass Cliff Moments

06:25 Cultural Perspective on Scapegoating

11:33 Impact of Power Dynamics

23:37 Ambition and Identity

33:13 Historical Context and Lessons

35:36 Healing Wounds and AI

37:28 Cultural Weakness and Profit

39:46 Individual Change and Ripple Effects

42:38 Sustainability in Activism

45:47 Navigating Guilt and Shame

51:33 Hope in Gen Z and Millennials

59:12 Collective Ownership and Compassion

In the episode, Amina shares powerful insights from her work with marginalized leaders, while Samantha brings an anthropological lens to the patterns of blame and collective guilt across cultures. The trio also highlights the emotional toll of being scapegoated and how we can begin to break the cycle through empathy, awareness, and sustainable activism.

Whether you've ever felt like the scapegoat—or unconsciously made someone else one—this episode invites you to reflect, heal, and rethink power structures from the inside out. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review if this episode resonates with you!

More from Amina:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminaaltai

More from Samantha:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-stilwell-8820b4167/

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Scapegoats in Society: Blame, Power & Identity with Amina AlTai and Samantha Stilwell

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