Equipped for Life Podcast Episode #111: When Not To Be Open-Minded

Podcast Archives - Equal Rights Institute · Sep 17, 2026

A trait that has always been essential to the core of ERI is being open-minded. But, what does that actually mean? Is there ever a time that we shouldn’t be open-minded? In this episode, Emily Geiger and Dr. Rebecca Carlson do a deep dive into the concept of open-mindedness, talk about what open-mindedness isn’t, and give some practical advice on how to avoid some common pitfalls when it comes to being open-minded.

MP3 Download | 31:20

Chapters:

00:11 Intro

01:42 What is open-mindedness?

10:29 Is there a time where I shouldn’t be open-minded?

11:43 What are adjacent things to open-mindedness…