May 27, 2022
Finding Comfort When the World Feels Hopeless
Our current reality feels like tragedy after tragedy, how do we keep on living when we are constantly in fear of danger? It's no easy task, especially when we are getting retriggered time and time again. We discuss the physiological impacts of news stories and media, as well as some ways to take our power back and self-soothe. If you have been struggling navigating the human experience recently, this episode serves as a reminder that you are safe, you are loved, and you are human and it's okay to feel.
Listen as we talk about:
- how chaos and danger affects our bodies
- how news stories and media are retraumatizing our nervous systems
- ways that we respond to trauma (fight, flight, freeze + fawn survival strategies)
- how living in a constant state of anxiety affects our functionality
- ways we can self-soothe to remind our brains that we are safe (even if it's only temporary)
- how we can take our power back in these situations
- ways we can promote change in our lives and communities
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