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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 21 MIN

Episode 75: From Doomscrolling To Doing: Healing In A Noisy World

from Heal Yourself Podcast · host Kira Whitham, Denise Loutfi

Send us Fan MailEver feel your chest tighten as the headlines pile up and your thumb keeps scrolling anyway? We’ve been there—sleep disrupted, mind racing, body on alert. Today we draw a line between staying informed and letting fear run the show, then map a calmer path forward. We talk candidly about why our brains crave bad news, how cortisol and dopamine reinforce doomscrolling, and what it takes to rewire those loops so ordinary good starts to feel rewarding again.From there, we explore the polarity of light and darkness without slipping into denial. Accepting the reality of both doesn’t make you passive; it makes you precise. You learn to ask, what part of this is mine to carry? Sometimes it’s donating, volunteering, or calling a representative. Sometimes it’s protecting your energy, caring for your family, and strengthening the habits that keep you well. We share practical boundaries for news and social media, plus a simple breath sequence and mantra to regulate your nervous system when anxiety spikes.We also shift from outrage to impact with real-world examples of turning shock into service, starting local and sustainable. If your life is overwhelmed—health frayed, finances tight, relationships strained—your first act of service is healing your own foundations. Inner work is not an escape from reality; it’s the power source that makes outer change possible. When you stabilize your mind and body, your actions carry farther and last longer.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, leave a review, and share your experiences – we'd love to hear what resonates with you! And don't forget we have a PREMIUM channel as well on Apple! Bonus episodes to help you heal faster.Ready to take your healing journey up a notch? Our new audio course will walk you through the real foundations that have to come first before anything else can stick—awareness, emotions, nervous system regulation, boundaries, and trust.The 1% shift that takes you from zero to one. And from one, everything else becomes possible. Learn more HERE. Follow our Instagram page Follow Kira on IGFollow Denise on IGClick here to download Kira's free self-love hypnosis audio or her free gut guide Book a complimentary consult with Kira

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Send us Fan Mail Ever feel your chest tighten as the headlines pile up and your thumb keeps scrolling anyway? We’ve been there—sleep disrupted, mind racing, body on alert. Today we draw a line between staying informed and letting fear run the show, then map a calmer path forward. We talk candidly about why our brains crave bad news, how cortisol and dopamine reinforce doomscrolling, and what it takes to rewire those loops so ordinary good starts to feel rewarding again. From there, we explor...

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