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Title: What to do when the world feels too heavy

Episode: 335

Guest: N/A (Solo Episode with Laura Cox Kaplan)

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:

This week's episode pivots from the originally planned content to address the collective weight many are feeling in the world right now. In the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk, just a day before the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, host Laura Cox Kaplan invites listeners into a vulnerable, reflective conversation about how we can each find hope, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up in the face of violence, grief, and uncertainty.

Laura shares a collection of practical tools and mindset shifts that have personally helped her process loss, maintain perspective, and move forward with purpose. You'll walk away with a toolkit of specific practices you can use to support yourself and those around you during heavy times.

KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

**Reframing for Resilience**

 **Tapping into Meaning**

**Choosing Connection Despite Difference:**

 **Using Gratitude as a Counterweight to Darkness**

**Hope as a Muscle**

 **Four Actionable Micro-Practices**

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This conversation is personal, practical, and real. Laura doesn't offer easy answers, but delivers timely encouragement and a reminder that, even when we don't have it all figured out, small daily choices in how we respond to adversity truly matter-for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Whether you're a longtime listener or new to She Said/She Said, this episode offers a grounding, compassionate guide for anyone navigating uncertainty or seeking ways to be a force for good during challenging times.

There is so much wisdom and heart in this episode. What resonated with you most? Please let us know! You can reach Laura and the team via the links below.

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