198. Healing and Rebuilding: Managing Political Stress After the Election, Part 2 of 2

In our previous episode we introduced Rich Hanson, Drew Westen and Amy Chua, experts in political anxiety and we’ll call on them again in this episode. We’ll examine what they have to say about emotional recovery to help us after this presidential election.   Topics Covered: Post-Election Emotional Recovery Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: "taking in the good" focus Understanding Emotional Aftershocks Overcoming Tribalistic Divides Practical Self-Care Tips Reflection on National Resilience   Here are 3 takeaways from our episode:   1.   Drawing on Rick Hanson’s guidance, we can use mindfulness practices like "taking in the good" to counter negative emotions and cultivate resilience. Emphasizing moments of positivity can help us stay grounded and manage post-election stress.   2.   Drew Westen highlights that election-induced emotions don’t simply fade but can linger as "emotional aftershocks." These residual feelings of anger, fear, or disappointment may affect relationships and public discourse, so it’s important to be aware of these lingering tensions as people process the election’s outcome.   3.   According to Amy Chua, overcoming tribal divides involves recognizing diverse identities, fostering empathy, and working on shared community goals. This can be accomplished through local actions and open dialogue, allowing individuals to see each other as allies rather than adversaries, despite differing views.   Mentioned in the Episode:   Chris Davis:   Freedom from Suffering about the Election   Rick Hanson: https://www.amazon.com/   Let Be, Let Go, Let In 15-Minute Guided Meditation   https://www.bu.edu/articles/2024/anxious-about-election/   https://rickhanson.com/dos-and-donts-of-virtuous-conduct/   https://rickhanson.com/topics-for-personal-growth/navigating-political-turmoil/   https://rickhanson.com/how-to-promote-healthy-human-politics/   Amy Chua, Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations https://www.amazon.com/     Drew Weston, The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation https://www.amazon.com/     How to reach Yo Canny:    Our Store: www.girltaketheleadpod.com/store    Our Website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We’d love to hear from you!   email: [email protected]   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/