S6E5 The Hesitation Circle (Reprised Listener Question)

About this episode

This episode explores the hesitation to act on warning signs before violence and the importance of community action in prevention.

This episode is a reprised listener question from Season 3—and honestly, it’s one that feels just as urgent today as it did then. Originally sparked by a question about “leakage” (those warning signs before violence), this conversation dives into something we all recognise… but often struggle with: 👉 The hesitation to act. Why do we see something… feel something… and still say nothing? In this episode, we explore: The real reason people hesitate to report concerns Why your gut instinct matters more than you think How “leakage” shows up before acts of violence The critical role everyday people play in prevention Because here’s the truth:Most people don’t miss the signs…They just don’t act on them. And as you’ll hear in this episode, that hesitation can be the difference between prevention and tragedy. One of the biggest barriers isn’t awareness—it’s action. People see things. They feel things. But they don’t always say something. This is one of those conversations that might just change how you respond the next time something doesn’t feel right. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself:Would you act… or would you hesitate? Relevant Resources and Links: Support us on Patreon for exclusive…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Ferris, Katherine Schweit

Topics covered

• hesitation to act
• warning signs
• leakage
• violence prevention
• gut instinct
• community action

Keywords

• hesitation
• violence
• warning signs
• leakage
• prevention
• gut instinct
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sarah Ferris Media, Evergreen Podcasts

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