Sacred Refusal in the Trump Era | Ep.1

In this debut episode of The Tao of Lloyd, we explore “sacred refusal” as a strategy for spiritual survival in the Trump 2.0 timeline. From ICE raids to Project 2025, and with pit stops at WarGames, Ram Dass, and a breakup with Dianne Court, Lloyd guides us through a mashup of Zen philosophy, Gen X angst, and anti-fascist resistance.
This isn’t a rewatch podcast.
It’s a mixtape of resistance.
Side A: Deport American Exceptionalism.
Side B: Quit your job at ICE.
Let’s begin.
(Full transcript here)