{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Civil Discourse vs. Outrage Culture | The Ripple Effect Podcast","description":"My heart feels so heavy right now. Everywhere I turn, whether it\u2019s Facebook, X, or even LinkedIn, I see a wave of social media toxicity and division that leaves me feeling drained and heartbroken. It seems like we\u2019ve forgotten how to have conversations. Instead, we\u2019re caught in an endless cycle of outrage, cancel culture, and online attacks that end up damaging not just our relationships but also our personal and professional reputations. We will talk about that in today\u2019s episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. The truth is, the world feels more divided than ever in 2025, and the weight of global anxiety is showing up in how we treat each other online. When we post without thinking, when we lash out in anger, we\u2019re not just releasing stress in the moment, but also creating lasting damage to our brands, our businesses, and our own mental health. I don\u2019t have a magic solution, but I do believe we can choose differently. We can choose kindness when it feels easier to fight. We can lean into curiosity instead of judgment. We can create positive Ripples instead of amplifying the negativity that\u2019s already out there. If you\u2019ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise online or worried about how what you post today might impact your future, listen until the end. I hope that it gives you perspective, maybe even a little hope, and reminds you that the Ripples we put into the world matter more than we think. &amp;nbsp; Ripple with Steve Harper&amp;nbsp; Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/rippleon Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rippleon X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/rippleon Website: http:\/\/www.ripplecentral.com &amp;nbsp; Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/subscribe Be a Patron: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/SteveHarper Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/pond To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. &amp;nbsp; #podcast #podcasting #newpodcast #podcastepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastcommunity #spotify #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcastrecommendation #podcastshow #businesspodcast #leadershippodcast #personaldevelopmentpodcast #mindsetpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #inspirationpodcast #professionalgrowth #rippleeffectpodcast ","author_name":"The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper","author_url":"https:\/\/rippleeffect.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38283000\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193237720"}