Discussing Lauren Southern, Trad Life, & Toxic Relationships With Allison Miller [Guest Podcast Hosting]

“Both of us embraced ideologies that felt inspiring in the free-floating world of the internet. And both of us, albeit in different ways, have course-corrected back toward reality, in part via the fiercely practical experience of caring for a child.” - Mary Harrington, Lauren Southern: how my tradlife turned toxic The online ideology doesn't work in the real world

A month ago, I guest hosted the MilMac Musing Podcast by Destined For Glory; a non-profit helping to unravel complex trauma for Christians. 

My conversation with Allison Miller in this podcast episode revolves around an article by Mary Harrington on Unherd, about the toxic extremism that Lauren Southern embraced for a season. Harrington had her season with leftist extremism and related to Southern's far-right extremism in her essay about traditional (TRAD) marital life and toxic relationships.

Our conversation explores the dangers of extreme ideologies and the importance of understanding healthy boundaries in relationships. We also comment on the challenges of leaving toxic relationships and the shame and difficulties faced by individuals who choose to leave. Allison also shares about the need for a healthy relationship foundation with a robust and true meaning of love.

“There are a lot of influencers who are not in good relationships, who are still portraying happy marriage publicly, and bashing people for not being married while being in horrendous relationships.” - Lauren Southern

To explore additional quotes and quotes from our discussion, you can see them on Destined for Glory's website here.

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