143. Staying Steady in Difficult Times: Psychological Flexibility

Ask me a question or let me know what you think!If I could gift everyone one psychological skill right now, it would be this: psychological flexibility.Because when the world feels overwhelming — when the news is heavy, systems feel broken, and old wounds get stirred up — rigidity doesn’t help. Avoidance doesn’t help. Doom-scrolling doesn’t help.Adopting a stance of Psychological Flexibility does help.In this episode, I step back from the headlines and talk about something deeper: how humans historically respond when widespread trauma is exposed. We look at the psychology of denial, backlash, and disbelief — and why our nervous systems sometimes push away what feels unbearable.Then I teach you the skill I rely on most in my clinical work and in my own life: psychological flexibility.It’s the ability to stay present, make room for difficult emotions, and choose actions that align with your values — instead of reacting from fear or overwhelm.This isn’t about consuming more information.It’s about staying steady enough to make a difference.If you’ve been feeling anxious, discouraged, or emotionally flooded by the state of the world, this episode will help you ground yourself, protect your energy, and move forward with intention.Because we don’t need more reactivity right now.We need clarity, compassion, and values-based action.Welcome to The Modern Creative Woman.Support the showExplore the Modern Creative Woman Communityhttps://moderncreativewoman.comFree Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletterhttps://moderncreativewoman.com/subscribe-to-the-creative-woman/Connect with Dr. Amy on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dramybackos/