You’re Going to Die: The Podcast The Long Dark w/Francis Weller
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Sep 11, 2025 
Francis Weller, a psychotherapist and author known for his work on grief and soul activism, joins Ned Buskirk to explore the theme of sorrow in our current climate, which Weller calls 'The Long Dark.' They discuss the importance of nature and community in grounding us through difficult times. Weller emphasizes the sacredness of darkness, framing it as a necessary part of regeneration, and shares insights from his new book on cultural initiation. He also highlights practical steps for building community and resilience amidst today's challenges.
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Remember Your Relations Daily
- Francis recommends actively extending filaments of connection to moon, trees, and animals to ease anxiety.
- He practices remembering who and what loves him as a way to re-enter belonging.
Book Pulled Me Out Of Election Dread
- Francis tells of pulling Linda Hogan's Dwellings from his shelf during 2020 and finding the essay "all my relations."
- That moment broke his isolation and helped him reconnect with night creatures and the wider world.
This Turmoil Is A Rough Initiation
- Weller frames current turbulence as a familiar mythic pattern: rough initiation rather than random chaos.
- He sees mass actions (e.g., marches) as collective immune responses that restore agency.
