Knowledge is Power: Dismantling Bias with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman returns to Culture Stew to dive even deeper into the emotional, cultural, and systemic layers of anti-racism, leadership, and psychological wellness. A renowned clinical and consulting psychologist, Dr. Abdulrehman shares insights from his groundbreaking tools like "Bias Outside the Box," his ongoing research, and his work as founder of tesbias.com and livingwithracism.com.

We explore the intersections of social justice and psychological health, the realities of DEI work in both Canada and the U.S., and the personal narratives that shape his mission. From challenging Canada’s polite silence around racism to launching the Celebrate Everything campaign, Dr. Abdulrehman is redefining how we create inclusive communities and healthier organizations.

He also shares about his new book, Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence, his latest research findings, and his publishing venture: Leading with Diversity Press. This episode is a rich conversation about knowledge, discomfort, transformation, and what it takes to build systems rooted in empathy and truth.

Key take aways:

• Discomfort is Necessary
  Real inclusion requires leaning into discomfort, not avoiding it.

• Bias is Human—but Action is Key
  We all have biases. The goal isn’t guilt, it's growth.

• Inclusion Isn’t Always Comfortable
  Psychological safety doesn’t mean avoiding tough conversations, it means creating space for them.

• Data Doesn’t Replace Humanity
  Evidence matters, but empathy and context are just as crucial.

• CelebrateEverything
  Inclusion should be joyful and year-round not just during heritage months.

• Innovative Tools for Tough Problems
  From tesbias.com to Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence, Dr. Abdulrehman offers fresh, practical ways to tackle bias.