Defeating defeatism!

Welcome to the Resistance is Fertile Podcast.

Join hosts Benji Nounja and Sacha as they delve into the psychology of resistance and the oppression of freedom, relating historical anti-colonial guerrilla warfare to current events. This episode features a deep dive into the origins of modern resistance, from the Rif War in Morocco to today's anti-colonial movements. Discover valuable strategies to combat defeatism, celebrate victories, and maintain spiritual and psychological resilience. Witness inspirational stories of resistance from Gaza to Iran, underscoring the inevitability of victory against the white empire.

Tune in for a compelling discussion on maintaining hope, collaboration, and the enduring power of unity against colonialism. Free Palestine and Death to the Empire.

00:00 Introduction to the Resistance is Fertile Podcast

00:25 Current Events and Historical Parallels

00:53 Deep Dive into the Rif War

03:42 Psychological Aspects of Resistance

06:17 The Impact of Chemical Warfare 09:34 Modern Anti-Colonial Struggles

14:38 Navigating Media and Information

20:29 Defeatism vs. Mourning and Grieving

25:57 Faith, Resistance, and Indigenous Epistemology

37:15 Colonizer's Projection and Military Targets

37:51 Celebrating Resistance and Anti-Militarism

38:53 Therapeutic Resistance and Fanon's Perspective

40:21 Technological Triumph and Psychological Victory

42:07 Rebranding Privilege and Colonial Productions

44:30 Global South's Perspective and Spiritual Impact

47:13 Fundraising for Gaza and Indigenous Privilege

49:07 Decolonizing Minds and Psychological Impact

52:08 Guerrilla Warfare and Ancestral Lineage

54:57 The Futility of Colonialism and Resistance

55:10 Inspirational Video and Final Thoughts

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