In this episode of the Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa go deeper into their recent conversation of “being the light” during heavy, divisive times… especially when information is amplified by social media and news. They challenge listeners to regularly turn inward and ask how they can cultivate inner light while navigating difficult situations, relationships, and conversations. Christy shares a visual metaphor of unplugging from an old, corroded “electrical grid” of outdated patterns and plugging into a new, clean light grid that feels scary and lonely at first, but is full of possibility. 

They discuss nervous system regulation, processing emotions rather than bypassing, and building the muscle of moving through heaviness faster. They suggest practices like nature walks, journaling, and intentional self-renewal.

The episode emphasizes faith versus control, releasing a tight grip, setting protective boundaries, and seeing discomfort and pain as signs of growth and opening.

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0:00 - Welcome to Wisdom Work

1:12 - Why the World Feels Heavy

2:19 - The 2026 Light Challenge

5:10 - Processing Stress in the Body

9:39 - Building the Resilience Muscle

11:38 - Unplugging From the Old Grid

15:57 - Faith Over Control

17:48 - Fear Before the Breakthrough

18:57 - Control Versus Faith

19:10 - Surrender And Loosening Grip

20:32 - Archangels And Boundaries

21:30 - Grounding In Your Energy

22:43 - Protecting Your Inner Light

23:52 - Choosing The New Grid

25:22 - Reclaiming Joy And Play

27:54 - Collective Liberation Mindset

30:09 - Growth Pains Reframed

32:24 - Unplugging Fully And Resourcing

34:08 - Thank you for listening