%20(12).jpg)
Living in 3D Power Podcast
Discover how to live authentically and lead courageously with Dr. Amber M. Sessoms on the Living in 3D Power podcast. Explore transformative questions, liberatory storytelling, and heartwarming insights her 10-year-old daughter, Emma, to uncover your power through Discovery, Discernment, and Determination. New episodes every week!
Living in 3D Power Podcast
Episode 41: Love Thy Neighbor: A Child’s Guide to Democracy, Joy, and Belonging
In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Emma and I slow down to explore a big question sparked by Emma’s honesty: What does democracy really mean, and what do we owe our neighbors?
This conversation was inspired by last week’s conversation on Remaining Awake through a Great Revolution and a powerful clip shared by Yaba Blay, featuring Jelani Cobb in conversation on Stacey Abrams podcast, Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams.
In the clip, Cobb reminds us that throughout history, people with very different beliefs still united around one core principle: you do not allow your neighbors to be taken from their community. That idea becomes the heartbeat of this episode.
Rather than debating politics, Amber and Emma center relationship. Together, they explore democracy, immigration, history, and empathy through a lens that is honest, age-appropriate, and grounded in care. Emma’s answers guide the conversation, reminding us that children often see what adults learn to overlook.
This episode is an invitation to stay awake without losing your joy, to tell the truth without surrendering your humanity, and to remember that democracy begins not with power—but with people.
Chapters
- 00:45 Emma’s thoughts on democracy
- 01:19 Immigration, ICE, and belonging
- 04:22 Historical context and policing
- 10:09 Defining democracy
- 22:05 American exceptionalism and self-reflection
- 24:34 Accountability and forgiveness
- 26:20 Unresolved trauma and its impact
- 28:36 Empathy in society
- 29:58 Community and neighborly love
- 32:01 History and modern implications
- 42:01 Encouragement for activism and self-love
- 44:59 Closing reflections and call to action
References
Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Black History, Freedom, and Love | Masterclass
Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation | 2023 U.S. Su
Connect with Me:
Instagram: @natural_inclination
Youtube: @naturalinclination
TikTok: Amber Sessoms
LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP
Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social
Facebook: Natural Inclination
Website: www.aninclination.com
Like, Comment, Share, Engage
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!
