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If you grew up in the 1900s, your nervous system deserves a medal.
We lived through disasters, scandals, tragedies, and world-shifting moments before the internet made everything live-streamed trauma. And now our bodies are still stuck in “brace for impact” mode.
This episode is a chaotic stroll through the major “what the hell just happened” moments of our lifetime — and why you are not required to emotionally attend every crisis on Earth.
We’ve survived enough. Time to stand down.
By Alicia DrakeIf you grew up in the 1900s, your nervous system deserves a medal.
We lived through disasters, scandals, tragedies, and world-shifting moments before the internet made everything live-streamed trauma. And now our bodies are still stuck in “brace for impact” mode.
This episode is a chaotic stroll through the major “what the hell just happened” moments of our lifetime — and why you are not required to emotionally attend every crisis on Earth.
We’ve survived enough. Time to stand down.