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Turbulent Times: How to Stay Calm, Grounded, and Strong in 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by politics, AI, the economy, or just… everything?

In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein unpacks the emotional toll of our current moment—from Title X cuts and immigration crackdowns to AI disruptions and economic whiplash—and gives you practical, science-backed tools to reclaim your nervous system and protect your well-being.

Whether you’re doomscrolling before bed, absorbing stress from the news, or struggling to stay hopeful—this episode will help you breathe deeper, reset your focus, and come back to what truly matters.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why 77% of Americans are losing sleep over the future (APA, 2024)

• How chronic stress impacts telomeres, memory, and emotional aging

• A 5-minute "People Audit" that could transform your week

• The one-breath reset to calm your body on command

• Why community and daily movement are your secret weapons

• A sample daily plan you can try today to shift your state

Timestamps:

00:00 – Facing Current Events and Stress Management

06:22 – Strategies for Managing Stress and News Consumption

11:22 – The Importance of Social Connections

16:07 – Practical Daily Routines for Emotional Longevity

Referenced Research & Resources:

• APA Stress in America Report (2024)

• Harvard, UC San Diego, and UCLA studies on breathwork, gratitude, and emotional labeling

• Pew Research on AI & Workforce Anxiety (2025)

• Urban Institute on Title X Clinic Closures (2025)

• Guardian: Fetal Personhood and Reproductive Rights (2025)

• Reuters: Market Volatility and Tariffs (2025)

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