This week on Safe Space, Laura reflects on one of the most powerful moments in recent history—the New York City mayoral election—and what it means for empathy, hope, and social change.

Recorded the morning after the election, Laura shares an unfiltered, emotional reflection on what this political shift represents for a country that’s been running on burnout. She explores how collective exhaustion, disconnection, and chaos have defined the last five years—and why this moment feels like a turning point toward kindness, compassion, and community.

Laura also celebrates the release of her debut book, The Empathy Deficit, and unpacks how the themes of her writing—care, connection, and the ripple effect of small acts—mirror the change happening in our culture. Through storytelling, social commentary, and personal reflection, she paints a picture of a world on the edge of healing—and how we can each play a role in it.

If you’ve felt discouraged by the state of the world, this episode offers a reminder that momentum starts with us—that empathy is not just an idea, but a movement.

Timestamps

00:00 – 00:55 Introduction: The Morning After the Election

00:55 – 02:30 The State of the World and the Power of Change

02:30 – 04:30 What The Empathy Deficit Is Really About

04:30 – 06:00 How One Person’s Change Impacts a Collective

06:00 – 08:30 The Role of Burnout and Disconnection in Society

08:30 – 10:00 Hope, Politics, and the Power of Community

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