In this powerful episode, we explore the emotional aftermath of the 2024 presidential election and 2025 inauguration. For many women, this election felt deeply personal, bringing up grief, anger, and fear for what lies ahead. Together, we unpack these emotions, validate their significance, and discuss actionable strategies to move forward with resilience and purpose.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Naming Our Emotions:
   • Recognizing grief in its many forms—ambiguous, collective, and anticipatory—and understanding how it impacts us physically, emotionally, and relationally.
2. Journaling for Healing:
   • Structured prompts to process feelings and explore values, beliefs, and resilience.
3. Creative Expression:
   • Using art, music, or writing to process grief and cope with uncertainty.
4. Mindfulness Techniques:
   • Learn the grounding 5-4-3-2-1 technique and the STOP skill to regulate emotions during stressful moments.
5. Navigating Relationships:
   • Questions to reflect on maintaining or distancing relationships in a divided political climate.
6. Community and Connection:
   • The importance of fostering supportive connections and joining communities for collective action.
7. News Consumption and Balance:
   • Setting boundaries to protect your mental health while staying informed.
8. Transforming Grief into Empowerment:
   • Taking control of what you can, from small self-care steps to advocacy for causes you care about.

Grief, anger, and fear in the wake of the election are valid. By naming our emotions, practicing self-compassion, and taking intentional steps toward healing and action, we can reclaim our strength and create positive change. Remember, self-care and advocacy are acts of resilience and defiance.

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