21. Why We're All On Edge

What happened to us? This week, we begin unpacking a tender but necessary truth: we are living in a culture saturated with fear. In this opening conversation, we explore how fear protects us, how it’s being monetized and manipulated, and why self-awareness is the first courageous step toward connection. Fear isn’t weakness—it’s information—but when it becomes chronic or weaponized, it quietly erodes our joy, our relationships, and our sense of wholeness.Timestamps00:00 – Childhood fears03:00 – Fear of loss and protecting the ones we love10:00 – Fear as information, not weakness15:50 – How media “rebrands” fear (concern, urgency, patriotism)18:30 – Power over vs. power with24:00 – When fear becomes chronic and weaponizedShow Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLineThe Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.SocialsWebsite: themorningshare.comInstagram: @themorningsharepodSubstack: themorningshare.substack.comResources MentionedBrené Brown: Power Over, Power Within