95: Creating Routines in Times of Crisis

When the political landscape feels chaotic, exhausting, and impossible to control, staying grounded is very important. This episode is a real-time case for why routines, not reinvention, are what actually help people stay regulated right now.In conversation, we tackle: Why routines matter more than hobbies when your nervous system is already fried The myth that self-care has to be impressive, aesthetic, or time-consuming to “count” How having one predictable touchpoint can ground you when everything else feels out of control The overlooked mental health power of making your bed (yes, really) Why being a leader in your own life hits different than constantly reacting to what’s happening to you Please note, we recorded this before the weekend. If you want to hear the extended conversation—including Sam diagnosing Amanda’s “hobby problem” and several off-the-rails existential detours—join us on Substack at nuanceneeded.substack.com.If you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU!We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.comTo learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.Want to join the conversation? You can email us [email protected]. We’d love to hear what you think!