The Hardest Conversation: How to Respond to Radicalization with Radical Civility
Update: 2025-08-25
Description
This episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast dives into one of the most difficult but urgent conversations of our time: radicalization. Shola Richards breaks down why traditional responses like shame, anger, or logic don’t work, and instead offers three strategies rooted in compassion, connection, and courage.
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💡 What you’ll discover in this episode:
- The 3 phases of radicalization and the critical warning signs.
- Why shame, arguments, and confrontation often push people deeper into extremism.
- How unmet needs like belonging, significance, and control fuel harmful ideologies.
- The practice of Radical Civility: disagreeing without disrespect and protecting your own peace while keeping connections alive.
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If you’ve ever felt helpless watching someone you care about drift into extremist thinking, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a practical path forward.
đź”— Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com
For speaking requests or collaborations: Info@GothamArtists.com
This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.
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