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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 32 MIN

When the World Feels Hopeless

from Therapy Unzipped · host Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger

THIS WEEK ON THERAPY UNZIPPED Does the state of the world leave you feeling discouraged, disconnected, or powerless? Tom and Brett unpack economic stress, rising prices, and collective hopelessness—and discuss how focusing on what we can control can restore hope and connection. IN THIS EPISODE • Why constant uncertainty creates helplessness • Why accepting limits is not giving up • How small actions and community rebuild hope ACTION STEP Check in sincerely with one person and do one helpful thing within your control. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What can you do to make your corner of the world a little better? Send questions: [email protected] LINKS therapyunzipped.com suggestiblemind.com Follow, rate, and share Therapy Unzipped. For education and entertainment only—not therapy or individualized advice. Listening or contacting the show does not create a therapist-client relationship. Music: “Three Sheets” & “Sparky Parker” by Famous Cats Hosted by ZenCast.fm Economic anxiety, rising prices, cost-of-living stress, hopelessness, feeling powerless, mental health, locus of control, managing uncertainty, emotional resilience, community support, social connection, collective stress, restoring hope, helping others, Therapy Unzipped

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