One year into a global pandemic that has taken hundreds of thousands of lives and disrupted the routines and relationships of millions more, we would all do well to take a moment to take stock of where we are—mentally, physically, spiritually. Tracy G is here to help you do just that. A self-described “wellness artist” and host of the podcast “She’s Beauty & The Beast,” Tracy is overflowing with wisdom and advice for staying not just sane but grateful when it seems like so much is beyond our control.

We ask Tracy about adapting to pandemic life, how to keep “self-care” from becoming self-indulgent and how plants can serve as a really useful metaphor for friendships (really).

In Signs of the Times, several U.S. bishops have released statements that could lead to confusion among Catholics about whether it is morally permissible to take the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. Zac and Ashley discuss: Can too much nuance get in the way of effective communication? Plus, Pope Francis is making a historic visit to Iraq, March 5 to March 8. We share a clip from Inside the Vatican’s deep dive into the trip which answers the question: Why is the pope so set on going to warzone amid a global pandemic? 

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Links from the show:

‘Pastorally dangerous’: U.S. bishops risk causing confusion about vaccines, ethicists say

Inside the Vatican: Nobody at the Vatican wants Pope Francis to go to Iraq right now. Why is he so set on going?

Pope Francis in Iraq: Everything you need to know about the historic trip

We remember them: Covid-19 prayer service from America Media

Tracy G’s Website

Tracy G’s Audio Vision Board: Forced to Flow

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