Solving for Joy in Divisive Times: Navigating the 2024 Election with Connection and Resilience

Welcome to the first Solving for Joy roundtable discussion! Host, Dr. Chrissie Ott, welcomes back Sara Harkness Bovitz, MD, Joaquin Lopez, MS, NCC, and Corey Thompson, MA, LMHC. Together they share their unique perspectives on how we can navigate this election season with compassion, curiosity, and emotional strength. In this conversation, the guests emphasize the need for mindfulness, curiosity, and understanding, particularly in the context of social media’s impact on our perceptions and interactions. Tune in for some practical tools and insights to help you stay grounded in connection. Key Episode Takeaways: Ways we can stay grounded during turbulent times. Community support is vital for navigating challenges. Curiosity about others' perspectives can lead to greater understanding and connection. Finding joy requires leaning into uncertainty and being open to new experiences. Corey Thompson at Clarity Counseling Seattle: https://www.claritycounselingseattle.com/index.cfm/ Joaquin Lopez at website: https://www.affectuscounseling.com/ Find Sara’s substack here: https://saraharknessbovitz.substack.com/ Find Dr. Chrissie Ott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd/   Joy Point Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions  Solving For Joy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast/  Website: https://www.joypointsolutions.com/  For accessibility, a full transcript of this episode is available: https://www.solvingforjoy.com/ Music by Denys Kyshchuk: https://www.audiocoffee.net/  Subscribe and spread the joy—share this podcast with someone who could use it!