Reactivity and the Romance Myth with Dean Spade

This week I spoke with longtime activist and author Dean Spade about the complexities of relationships and the challenges we face in a society shaped by disposability culture. We discussed the fear of being wrong in public and of conflict and feedback. He spoke about why self-help often falls short in addressing systemic issues and shared some insights from his latest book, Love in a F*cked Up World , which offers practical advice on navigating personal growth and connection in a world that often feels isolating and disconnected. I loved both the book and this conversation. Let us know if you listen! Show notes: - Dean's books | podcast | IG: @spade.dean - My Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout - Zine shop is here! - My Creative Clinic If you liked this episode, try out from the archive: Episode 426 - Queering in Friendships: Rae McDaniel, Sex Therapist & Author of Gender Magic, Returns

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Reactivity and the Romance Myth with Dean Spade is an episode from LET IT OUT - | Creativity | Entrepreneurship | Intuitive Eating | Self-Care | Relationships | etc. by Katie Dalebout.

This episode is 01:32:57 long.

This episode was published on Jul 23, 2025.

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