“Much of what we experience while scrolling the news is actually grief trying to move through the body.”

How do we stay present to the world’s suffering without being swallowed by it? In this episode, we explore the very real tension of living everyday life while absorbing constant global distress. From doomscrolling and body tension to the quiet pressure to stay informed, this conversation names what so many are feeling but struggle to articulate.

We talk about how grief shows up physically in the body, why your nervous system responds the way it does to ongoing crisis, and how to practice what I call responsible distance. You’ll walk away with simple, grounded ways to stay compassionate and engaged without overwhelming your capacity to keep showing up.

Links + Resources from this episode:

• MandyCapehart.com/coaching
• Around the Circle: National Grief
• Polyvagal Theory overview with Deb Dana
• Get the workbook for more on doomscrolling management