In this episode we talk about navigating tense holiday gatherings with conservative family and friends, exploring recent brain research (Ohio State, 2023) that suggests liberals and conservatives process moral and political issues differently. The host reflects on deconstruction, identity, and how recognizing different brain wiring can foster compassion instead of contempt.

The episode closes with a simple loving-kindness meditation to extend compassion toward difficult relatives and practical perspectives for keeping peace while holding to one’s values.