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May 18, 2025 36 min

Ep 20: Why Activism Feels Hard

from Interrupting Business As Usual

In this insightful episode of Interrupting Everything Nikki breaks down the often-overlooked connection between activism and the nervous system. Discover why activism can feel daunting and draining, and learn practical strategies to regulate your nervous system for sustainable engagement. Nikki shares insights on how social risks are perceived as life-threatening by our bodies, and offer 3 transformative regulation moves to help you sooth your nervous system so you can feel safe to harness the healing power of ungovernability. Whether you're a seasoned activist or just beginning your journey, this episode provides valuable tools to balance your personal well-being with political action. Tune in to explore how you can make meaningful contributions to collective liberation without wrecking your health and vitality. Special thanks to Def Sound for providing the theme for Interrupting Everything.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Where do we go from here? To learn more about what you heard on the podcast today, visit nikkiblak.com. TAP HERE to work privately with Nikki TAP HERE to subscribe to the free weekly email series Resourcing a Revolution for more exclusive content Follow Nikki on IG: @nikkiblak

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