This episode of "Shoes Off Inside" was originally supposed to be about how to mentally prepare for the new year ahead with the help of our guest psychologist Dr. Jenny Wang. But then, the cataclysmic LA wildfires hit and we knew we had to pivot. The destruction to homes, businesses and entire neighborhoods is so immense, it's difficult to truly understand the scale of loss. As of the date of this episode, more than 180,000 people have been displaced by the fires. More than 10,000 structures are damaged or destroyed. 11 human lives have been lost. Animals, both domestic and wild, have also been dramatically impacted. May, Kelly and Tamlyn speak with Dr. Wang about how we can all help each other through this unprecedented disaster and what each one of us can do to make a difference even in the smallest of ways. This was a way for us to share a space of comfort, compassion, sympathy and empathy. 

Thank to all the incredible first responders who are courageously putting themselves in harm's way to save others. 

At the end of the episode there is information about ways you can help.

Here are links to organizations mentioned in the show:
disasterassistance.gov
calfund.org
211la.org
supportlafd.kindful.com
caninerescue.club
coreresponse.org
gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california
habitat.org

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