How do you stay sane when the world seems broken? We talk with grief therapist Claire Bidwell-Smith about collective trauma after national tragedies, and with activist Micky Jones about the intersection of activism and self-care.

Special thanks to Claire Bidwell-Smith, author of The Rules of Inheritance and After This, and Micky Jones, social justice doula. You can check out her blog and upcoming speaking engagements here.

If you feel so led, we recommend the following ways to take action:

Donate blood

Donate to Puerto Rico: the Hispanic Federation is designating 100 percent of its Hurricane Relief Fund to recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. 

Join Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America 

Text “Resist” to 50409 to contact your senators on issues important to you.