The Toxicity of Luxury Beliefs with Rob Henderson

Today's show is part of our two-episode "Society Check-In" mini-series.  We'll dive into current societal trends with the help of experts and researchers, exploring essential knowledge and necessary actions. I'm thrilled to welcome Rob Henderson to the show. His upcoming book and unique societal insights, including the groundbreaking concept of "luxury beliefs", make him a vital voice for parents seeking to understand current cultural messaging.

Rob Henderson boasts an impressive background, including service in the US Air Force and degrees from Yale and Cambridge.  His writing has graced publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Henderson's debut book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class explores his experiences in foster care, military service, education at elite universities, and the development of the "luxury beliefs" concept. This concept examines how ideas held by the upper class may inadvertently harm those less privileged.

 

Join Rob and I as we talk about: 

• What are luxury beliefs

• How luxury beliefs affect our society

• Recommendation for working through luxury beliefs

Favorite quotes: 

(Audio 9:13)- “Luxury beliefs are ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the lower classes. A core feature of a luxury belief is that the believer is sheltered from the consequences of his or her beliefs.” 

(Audio 13:39) “The vast majority of Americans in general regardless of income were very much opposed to defund policies but the elites in many cities were in favor of it and as a result, there were defund policies in many cities in the country. Homicide rates increased and violent crime rates increased, and the targets were primarily 

(Audio 14:03)- “Compared to a middle-class American, Americans in the lowest income category are 7 times more likely to be victims of robbery and aggravated assault, 20 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault, and far more likely to be victims of homicide.”

Coaching this week: Creating vs. Allowing (24:59 audio)

This week's coaching helps you take charge! We'll explore how you can reframe situations to see if you're shaping your reality or passively accepting it. Plus, you'll get a simple trick for reframing your perspective, all while partnering with your faith.

Links to great things we discussed: 

• Rob Henderson X

• Rob Henderson Substack

• Rob Henderson Instagram

• Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class

• Mad Men

• The Sopranos

• Love at Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection

• Book Stand

• ChatGPT

• 3-Day Course Idea Breakthrough

• Alli on YouTube

• Standing Strong

Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here.

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xo,

Alli