In this powerful solo episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner gets real about what it’s like to survive emotionally in today’s chaotic world.

From political attacks on marginalized groups to the nonstop noise of the news cycle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or just plain worn out. But you’re not powerless—and you’re definitely not alone.

Rikki shares 10 tangible things you can do right now: 5 ways to protect your own mental health and 5 ways to stand up for others without burning yourself out in the process.

You’ll learn:

• How to set boundaries with media without checking out completely

• Small daily rituals that protect your peace

• How to support friends and communities being targeted without performative activism

• Why doing something small matters more than doing everything perfectly

Because we can’t fix the world by ourselves—but we can make our corner of it safer, softer, and stronger.

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