Finding Comfort When the World Feels Hopeless

Our current reality feels like tragedy after tragedy, how do we keep on living when we are constantly in fear of danger? It's no easy task, especially when we are getting retriggered time and time again. We discuss the physiological impacts of news stories and media, as well as some ways to take our power back and self-soothe. If you have been struggling navigating the human experience recently, this episode serves as a reminder that you are safe, you are loved, and you are human and it's okay to feel. Listen as we talk about: how chaos and danger affects our bodies how news stories and media are retraumatizing our nervous systems ways that we respond to trauma (fight, flight, freeze + fawn survival strategies) how living in a constant state of anxiety affects our functionality ways we can self-soothe to remind our brains that we are safe (even if it's only temporary) how we can take our power back in these situations ways we can promote change in our lives and communities If you are looking for deeper, more intimate support, I invite you to join the mad method, my 12-week transformational program designed to help you discover your truth, rewrite the stories keeping you stuck, and start living with more clarity, confidence, and joy. it's my signature 1:1 program designed to reconnect you with who you really are, rewrite the story you’ve been living, and step into the life that’s calling you 🦋 Read more and sign up for the mad method HERE Join my free community and receive audio drops of wisdom, inspiration, and empowerment for your life. I also share special offers and bonuses for my community members :) https://t.me/+pOOoLRU92zs3ZWY5 Click to browse my page, offers, music, and more! https://planoly.store/embracethemadness Follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/embracethemadness_ Follow on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@madeleineholdford Subscribe to EMBRACE THE MADNESS Podcast ✨YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@embracethemadness Support embrace the madness by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/embrace-the-madness Find out more at http://embracingthemadness.com