Ready To Be Strong

Tania and Pema explore what's so hard about practicing compassion — seriously. Plus why it's worth it, and one of Tania's preferred methods of cultivating it.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Mentioned resource:

https://taniaisrael.com/cultivating-compassion/

Pema and Tania talk about the emotional toll of broadening our minds, and why it’s important to do some of this work on our own, instead of in dialogue.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Mentioned Resource: A Braver Way podcast: https://braverangels.org/a-braver-way-episode-15/

Are our pre-historic brains hijacking our ability to be wise and strong in the modern world? Tania shares science and tips to help us better understand ourselves when we're feeling threatened.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Everybody has prejudices — they’re part of being human. But that doesn’t make them any less damaging. Tania breaks down our most common political misperceptions.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Pema explores what makes mindlessly scrolling so much more addictive than just watching TV, and Tania doles out tips and tricks to help you stay connected while gaining more freedom from your phone.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Tania and Pema talk about the slant in our trusted news sources, how to spot a narrative (and why you should), misinformation, and practical tips to stay informed in distressing times. 

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Pema shares some of her personal journey with — and questions about — political polarization, and Tania provides jaw-dropping data showing we're much less polarized and less political than we think we are. Plus, what this podcast has to do with Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

In each episode we unpack what's making us feel so polarized — because we're actually not as divided as we think we are. Together, we'll broaden our minds, open our hearts, and strengthen connections in a politically charged election season and beyond.

Tania Israel is a psychologist and expert in dealing with political division with loads of fascinating data and practical tips to help you navigate our (seemingly) polarized world.

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who brings curiosity, heart and storytelling into her authentic quest to understand our political climate and herself.