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Uncommon Courage

Andrea T Edwards

Welcome to Uncommon Courage, the podcast, where we’ll be having the conversations we need to be having as members of the human collective. We are all being called upon to step up and lead – with kindness, big hearts and unshakable courage – because right now, we have an opportunity to redress what we got wrong in the past, as well as deal with the disruptions we face today, to create a better world for all.However, if we are completely truthful, the biggest challenge we face is believing we can do

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135:59

The Sh*t Show: can resilience be learned?

Uncommon Courage ·

2026/04/24

Send us Fan Mail Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a commonly used criticism towards anyone who doesn’t agree with Trump’s agenda, but looking at what he’s doing right now, should TDS be targeted at those still fully aligned with him? Because right now, Asia is suffering immensely due to the war in Iran, we’ve heard rumblings Trump was looking for the nuclear codes (unproven but not unbelievable), and the WSJ reported he had such a mighty tantrum he was locked out of his own war room. ...

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136:11

The Sh*t Show: threatening civilizations ain’t cool

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2026/04/10

Send us Fan Mail The pressure keeps ramping up, and this week was like no other, with a potty-mouthed Potus threatening to destroy an entire civilization. While the media and experts try to determine what he meant by this statement – a war crime in its own right (not the act, just saying the words) - the only way a civilization the size of Iran could be destroyed is by going nuclear. Did we really get so close this week? Well, in this day and age, none of us can feel confident it won’t happen...

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137:57

The Sh*t Show: managing ourselves in times of crisis

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2026/03/27

Send us Fan Mail Hooley dooley, what a week! We started in the middle of a 48-hour countdown that seemed to have only one possible outcome – global Armageddon - but then there was a pause (a TACO moment?) with five more days to consider options. Not long after that we heard there were behind-the-scenes peace negotiations starting according to Trump, but the Iranians said it was fake news, all while the bombs kept dropping. No doubt, it has been one of the most intense weeks in living me...

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136:38

The Sh*t Show: from the manosphere to shattering...

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2026/03/20

Send us Fan Mail The only news story able to break through the cacophony of war is the global conversation happening off the back of Louis Theroux’s documentary, Inside the Manosphere. Every possible view is on the table, and regardless of what that view is, a conversation has begun, which is always a good thing… maybe. Sometimes what begins as positive momentum can turn into backlash, something we saw following the #MeToo movement. We’ll discuss this story and some wider manosphere per...

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137:03

The Sh*t Show: war, chaos + the death of climate...

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2026/03/13

Send a text Two weeks into the war between the US/Israel and Iran, and we’re still not sure why. But it’s over, wait, no it’s not, it could be over anytime Donald Trump wants, but it’s over, not yet, maximum damage is on the way, and we’re going to kick them while they’re down. Yes, we’ve been buffeted with war time machismo, however, we could also be in the midst of an end-times Holy War with three prophecies openly discussed. Then there is the wider economic implications, from farmers all o...

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129:04

The Sh*t Show: war, what a great idea!

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2026/03/06

Send a text This time last week, the US and Israel weren’t at war with Iran, alas, the very next morning the bombs started dropping. Terrific (not)! It’s been absolute chaos since, with the narrative of the “why” probably the most chaotic it’s ever been, because why did this war start? Pre‑emptive self‑defence against Iranian attacks? Yes and, because Israel started it and we had to follow? Yes and, stopping Iran’s nuclear and missile programme? Yes and, protection of allies / collective defe...

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128:58

The Sh*t Show: making sense of the chaos 2026

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2026/02/27

Send a text It’s time to get back in the ring after a decent break and reset, which we always do up until after Chinese New Year, BUT what a time to have a break! Every day, multiple stories all deserving major breaking news status, and because of that intensity we risk what matters most getting lost, and what doesn’t matter gets the attention. That’s why this time is so challenging, but there is a design to the overwhelm. It’s strategic and powerful (flood the zone with shit, right?), so we ...

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45:26

My friend, a Venezuelan in exile - Jenn Villalobos

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2026/02/16

Send a text It was a privilege to sit down with my dear friend Jenn Villalobos to discuss a topic that's often overlooked: what it truly means to live in exile. Jenn has been in exile from Venezuela for 27 years, part of the more than 9.5 million Venezuelans (30% of the population) forced to leave their homeland since the 90s. In this deeply personal conversation, she shares her journey from growing up between the US and Venezuela in the 1970s and 80s, to witnessing the dramatic transformatio...

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167:33

The Sh*t Show: discussing loneliness + end of year...

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2025/12/12

Send us a text It’s our last show for the year and we are looking forward to a break after an intense year of news! Why not do yourself a favour and join us, because we are going to tackle the issue of loneliness in our societies and its impact, as we welcome one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. With the festive season coming up, loneliness is an issue that impacts one in six people, so we’re going to dig into the science including the numbers and impact, why social cohesion is so...

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156:00

The Sh*t Show: update from the UK national emergency...

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2025/12/05

Send us a text On 27th November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invite-only audience of 1,250+ politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media about the implications of the planetary crisis on health, food, national security and the economy. Organizers said the climate and nature crisis is a multi-pronged emergency that will impact all aspects of British life, from national security to food security. Speakers presented the latest evidence, clarifying wha...

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116:14

Climate Change and the Global South, with Jan Umsonst

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2025/12/01

Understanding what is going on in our environment really requires understanding the whole global system. There are very few people who can grasp that complexity, which is I why I follow climate systems scientists. They help me weave it all together and make sense of the interconnections. However, as I am in the Global South, one of the limitations is the specifics for this region and seeing the disastrous impacts of climate escalations in Asia just in the last week, we must better under...

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136:36

The Sh*t Show: money, money, money

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2025/11/29

We are guest-free this week, which provides an opportunity to dig deeper into some of the topics we’ve been covering this season, and the biggest focus is on money… well, the economy more broadly. We always discuss the economy in relation to what’s happening in the news, going as deep as we can, because we know it’s the wider implications of what’s going on that really matter when it comes to the economy – debt, climate impacts, and more. It’s a conversation requiring nuance, something we see...

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152:19

The Sh*t Show: tech industry - looking back, looking...

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2025/11/23

The tech broligarchy is getting a lot of attention, as is AI and the potential of a massive bubble. Tech industry insiders are calling BS on the promises executives are saying AI will deliver, while the financial market responds to every word its leaders utter. So, what is it? Is the promise real? Is it a hype cycle on steroids? We are going to dig into this, with an industry veteran who has seen it ALL across a career spanning more than three decades. We’ll also discuss job losses and where ...

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151:41

The Sh*t Show: navigating uncertainty with courage

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2025/11/14

We are in a time of great uncertainty. Multiple crises are getting our attention – from geopolitics to war to the climate emergency to mental health and more – so how do we develop the inner resilience to cope? How do we reinvent ourselves when the world around us feels so unstable? And what holds us back from speaking our truth authentically and powerfully? We are going to discuss this and a whole lot more, through the lens of a forthcoming book - The Red Silk Dress - with its central messag...

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62:49

What is ecotheology and why is it important?

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2025/11/12

There are many discussions relevant to the planetary crisis, and one very important topic is ecotheology. I decided to interview my friend, Dale Lature, who has studied this important topic for a long time; together we explored its definition, significance, his inspirations and mentors, and the challenges it faces. It's a wide-ranging discussion, full of references for anyone wanting to research further; however, it was the challenges in the US Christian community that really stood out ...

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153:56

The Sh*t Show: beyond the gates, community engagement...

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2025/11/07

Education is a force for good that lifts societies out of poverty, yet education systems are failing around the world, especially in wealthy, democratic countries. One area showing real impact - not just on students, but on the communities schools serve - is effective community engagement programs. These programs succeed not only because of what students are doing - charity, social justice, service, or community engagement - but when they inspire students to become lifelong champions of socia...

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160:27

The Sh*t Show: the accidental humanitarian

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2025/10/31

How’s this? You agree with a friend to hike the trails of Northern Iraq, where the Kurdish communities live, and the next thing you know, you’re helping run refugee camps in war torn countries. How does that happen? What was the experience like? Was there hope in the camps, or despair? And today, with the world drawing back on foreign aid, what does it mean for people who continue to need this help today? These are just some of the questions we’ll cover with our very special guest. Of c...

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138:23

The Sh*t Show: sustainable tourism + community building

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2025/10/24

We have two guests and two topics this week, starting with sustainable tourism from a Pakistan perspective, and then we are going to dig into the importance of community building as we face the years ahead. Community is critical and it can be something you focus on in your local neighbourhood, or perhaps you prefer to be part of a global digital community? Whatever it is, it can be an anchor for the challenges we face in the years and decades ahead. We will also be digging into the main...

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155:02

The Sh*t Show: would you leave home for 11 years to...

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2025/10/17

Would you give up your work and daily connection with loved ones to raise awareness for the health of our planet? Our very special guest has done just that, living and travelling in a solar-powered bus since November 2020, embarking on an 11-year Energy Swaraj Yatra, journeying across India until 2030. He has pledged not to return home during this entire period, devoting every single day to the cause of climate correction. The Yatra is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s principles, and it is both a...

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139:13

The Sh*t Show: a millennial view of the polycrisis

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2025/10/03

What is the polycrisis or meta crisis? It’s the simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic events all happening at the same time, and well, you don’t have to look far to know that this is the time we are living in. The implications of the polycrisis are often overwhelming when it comes to understanding what comes next, but there’s a necessary longer-term view to consider, so it’s time to get a millennial perspective. We’ll be looking through the lens of the world this generation in...

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