PATRONISING PLATITUDES

The world is drowning in patronising platitudes — it’s the go-to in societies too busy or too shallow to care, or too terrified to think for themselves and dive deep.

Whether it’s friends & family or self-empowerment, self-help, self-development, psychology, resilience training, or spiritual teachings — there’s an undercurrent that’s damaging and dangerous.

Some of the worst offenders seem insipid — even inspiring — but they hide very murky morals.

What lies beneath the ‘sentiments’ themselves is the suggestion that somehow you’re at fault for either creating the issue, or not viewing it the right way.

This is inappropriate & reductive - & in this podcast I discuss why.

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Thanks,

Donna Veronica

'The Paradigm of Hierarchy' is the CAUSE of the worst things, behaviour & systems ever known to humanity - including this 'Top 100' List.

I wrote my book: ‘The Paradigm of Hierarchy — Unearthing the Roots of Inequality & Inhumanity: How One Idea Defined & Divided Us & How We Can Unite Again’ to reveal THE fractious and defining idea that created space for these atrocities and more.

The Paradigm of Hierarchy is the term I coined for the false narrative that’s been dictating humanity’s story for millennia. It’s so invasive and insidious that it’s either ignored or accepted as ‘the way things are’ and ‘human nature’.

This is a lie.

Humanity is naturally beneficent and equity-driven and I discuss this and the effects and history of hierarchy in detail in my book.

My book can change the world — if it’s understood by enough decent humans — willing to band together and begin steering our collective story in the direction of truth and equity.

It’s available worldwide through Amazon.

You can make a difference. You can be a part of a legacy worth leaving.
We’ve got this.

My Podcast HOT WISDOM covers these topics and more.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional doctor or therapist — this is for information & entertainment purposes only & by listening you take full responsibility for your safety, wellbeing & actions. Please see a Professional if you require assistance regarding your wellbeing and safety.

© Donna Veronica 2025. All rights reserved.
This Article, My Book, “The Paradigm of Hierarchy — Unearthing the Roots of Inequality & Inhumanity: How One Idea Defined & Divided Us & How We Can Unite Again,” including all content, text, ideas, concepts, terms, frameworks, and proprietary insights — most notably “The Paradigm of Hierarchy” — is the intellectual property of Donna Veronica. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or adaptation of this work, in whole or in part, without explicit written permission from the author is strictly prohibited.

Today we dive into what it's really like to grow up in a narcissistic family dynamic - where one or all of them have a wealth of narcissistic traits &/or NPD.

We cover:

1. What it felt & looked like
2. Gaslighting
3. How you were treated
4. What it did to you
5. What happened if you upset them
6. How to handle it as an adult
7. Familial Stockholm Syndrome
8. The Delusion Dome
9. Your rights
10. What healthy relationships offer
11. Finding your voice
12. Dark humour as creative therapy
13. Advice on safety
14. Knowing you're worthy of much more
15. Becoming you again
16. Healing
17. Lots of Love

And much, much more.

In a Narcissistic Family - your compliance & their control was what they defined as "love" or "relationship." They trained you to believe that their COMFORT matters more than your well-being.

Let's get real together with a HOT take on a very HOT topic with some HOT Wisdom.

If you want to explore the dynamics that created narcissism and inequality, you can buy my book worldwide on Amazon:

"The Paradigm of Hierarchy" by Donna Veronica

Disclaimer: I am not a professional doctor or therapist - this is for entertainment purposes only & by listening you take full responsibility for your safety, wellbeing & actions.

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