Grieving a Changing World: Election Stress, Systemic Trauma & Self-Care

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/Grief isn’t just about losing a loved one—it’s also about losing a sense of security, hope, or the future we envisioned. In this episode, we explore collective grief, political trauma, and how to navigate grief in uncertain times. Whether you're dealing with election grief, managing stress and burnout, or struggling with systemic trauma, we share practical strategies for self-care during political turmoil, coping with overwhelming news, and finding comfort when the world feels heavy.We’ll also discuss how grief manifests in the body, somatic healing techniques, and the surprising connection between burnout and grief. If you’ve been wondering how to survive grief in tough times and keep going despite everything, this episode is for you.Discussed in this episode:Processing political and social grief and why it’s more than just about deathHow political changes impact mental health and everyday lifeThe relationship between burnout and grief (and how to manage both)How to navigate grief in difficult times without shutting downSelf-care strategies for dealing with election grief and political overwhelmSomatic healing and grief: How our bodies hold onto stress and traumaHow to find comfort during uncertain times and create safe spaces for healingResources mentioned:“Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Emily & Amelia NagoskiSmashingPatriarchy.com - feminist merchTaskmaster on BBCFollow Becky on BlueSkyFollow Taina on BlueSkyTaina’s post about the Lunar New Year