{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"229: The GREAT Awakening","description":"In this intense and deeply personal episode, I\u2019m talking about what I believe is the GREAT Awakening, the moment we\u2019re living in where truth, power, politics, and collective consciousness are colliding in a way none of us can ignore anymore. Every day feels surreal. Every headline feels heavier. And whether you want to look or not, something inside you knows we are being pushed to wake up.  This is not a neat, polished conversation. It\u2019s raw. It\u2019s emotional. It\u2019s uncomfortable. And it asks the question so many people are afraid to say out loud: What happens when you realize the system you trusted might never have been built for you?  In this episode, I explore:  \u27a1\ufe0f Why the political divide may be the greatest distraction of our lifetime, and how it keeps us fighting each other instead of seeing the bigger picture  \u27a1\ufe0f The emotional toll of feeling powerless in a system that feels rigged, and what that hopelessness is trying to teach us  \u27a1\ufe0f How ego attachment to political identity blinds us to truth, accountability, and shared humanity  \u27a1\ufe0f The history of oppression, racism, and power\u2026 and why feeling uncomfortable might actually be part of waking up  \u27a1\ufe0f The danger of idolizing leaders, celebrities, or movements instead of examining track records and patterns  \u27a1\ufe0f What it means to recognize programming, propaganda, and manipulation in modern media and government  This episode is about collective awakening, political awareness, social consciousness, and the spiritual shock of realizing the world is not what we were told it was. It\u2019s about stepping out of distraction and into awareness. It\u2019s about choosing truth over tribal loyalty. And it\u2019s about remembering that awakening is messy, emotional, and necessary.  If you\u2019ve been feeling overwhelmed by politics, world events, government distrust, media narratives, or the sense that something bigger is happening beneath the surface, this conversation is for you.  \u2014  00:00 Introduction 02:52 The Pizzagate Conspiracy and Media Manipulation 06:33 Historical Context and Systemic Issues 11:56 The Role of Leaders and Accountability 13:52 The Power of Awakening and Collective Action 26:42 The Importance of Unity and Overcoming Division 42:29 Conclusion \u2014 &amp;nbsp; Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website!  Ready to dive even deeper? I\u2019m handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don\u2019t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let\u2019s stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.   Facebook:&amp;nbsp;www.facebook.com\/MeredythWillits34\/  Instagram: www.instagram.com\/meredyth_willits\/#  TikTok: www.tiktok.com\/@meredyth_with_a_why  YouTube: www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC9SmYieWxoJHlDNI0jN_Gsw ","author_name":"Meredyth with a Why: Wisdom, Truth, Soul Guided Spirituality","author_url":"http:\/\/MeredythWillits.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40055635\/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\/198414835"}