In March 2021, as I prepared a webinar on “Conspiracy Theories and Political Extremism” for my “Neuroscience and Resonance” series, Katrina Vaillancourt reached out to me. She shared her writings about her journey, which deeply moved me, I chose to make her story central to my presentation. As an expert in neuroscience, trauma, and Compassionate Communication, I believe Katrina’s story is essential to creating compassion and connection across political divides, especially divisions caused by QAnon.
~ Sarah Peyton, Nonviolent Communication trainer, Neuroscience educator, international speaker, author of Your Resonant Self, Affirmations for Turbulent Times, and co-author of The Anti-Racist Heart