37. Staying Grounded in a Dumpster Fire World: Regulating Your Nervous System in Chaotic Times

If you’ve been feeling the collective heaviness, anger, and grief from the chaos in the world, you are not alone. When we’re constantly inundated with violence, division, and bad news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or completely numb. But your nervous system wasn’t built for this level of exposure, and taking care of yourself is not optional—it’s a revolutionary act.In this deeply supportive solo episode, Dr. Jenny offers a toolkit for navigating these chaotic times. She gets real about the necessity of feeling your fucking feelings (especially anger), the danger of martyrdom, and why the biggest flex right now is your ability to stay regulated and compassionate. This isn’t about spiritual bypassing or ignoring the pain; it’s about putting on your own oxygen mask so you can continue to show up for yourself and the causes you care about.If the world feels like a dumpster fire, this episode is your guide to finding the ground beneath your feet and protecting your peace.KEY MOMENTS:01:45 - The World is a Dumpster Fire Right Now04:06 – You Have to Feel Your F*cking Feelings: The Problem with Burnout Activism20:04 - The Radical Act of Choosing Joy, Gratitude & Pleasure23:47 - Tangible Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System31:36 - Your Nervous System Isn't Built for This Level of Media Exposure39:03 - ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing The Liberation LoungeRESOURCES:Let's do this transformational work together!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call to explore 1:1 options. ⁠⁠⁠STAY CONNECTED:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@docjenb_nd ⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT ‘THE JUICY TRUTH WITH DR. JENNY”:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share with a friend or to your IG stories & follow along on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@docjenb_nd⁠⁠⁠ for updates & empowering content.