Respond
A New Way to See Conflict
Hosted by longtime mediator and intuitive guide Samantha Reigle, Respond is your weekly reminder that discomfort isn’t the problem — it’s a portal that where you are no longer aligned with an invitation to grow.
Each episode explores the deeper beliefs and patterns shaping your responses and your reality. No more spiraling. No more sleepwalking. Just honest insight, grounded tools, and conscious shifts to help you move from reactive to rooted.
This isn’t therapy, it’s your invitation to respond with clarity, courage, and a life that finally fits.
Respond
#28 Why Putin Has Stayed in Power for So Long: Fear, Control, and Collective Belief
How does Vladimir Putin remain in power for decades, even amid global scrutiny and internal unrest?
In this episode, mediator, Samantha Reigle explores how fear, uncertainty, and collective belief can shape leadership dynamics—using Putin’s rise and sustained power as a lens.
This episode is part of the Conflict as a Catalyst series, examining how large-scale conflict exposes deeper misalignments and invites more conscious responses, both individually and collectively.
We explore how Vladimir Putin's rise to power reflects collective fears and beliefs. We'll discuss the socio-political climate of Russia during the late 1990s, the collective mindset that allowed Putin to maintain control, and how these elements mirror broader human behaviors. This episode aims to shift our perception of conflict and understand how it can serve as a catalyst for growth and transformation, both individually and collectively. Join me as we delve into this profound topic and learn how to navigate uncertainty with self-trust and intention.
00:00 Introduction to the Respond Podcast
00:27 Exploring Conflict as a Catalyst for Growth
02:16 The Rise of Vladimir Putin
04:07 The Collective Reflection of Putin's Power
06:19 The Role of Fear and Control in Society
11:44 Signs of Change and Hope for the Future
18:17 The Global Impact of Putin's Influence
19:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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