There's a lot of pressure right now to be loud and to speak out, stay engaged, and constantly react to everything happening in the world.
In this episode, I talk about why not everyone is meant to respond in the same way — and why quiet, embodied presence still matters.
I start with a simple question that's been sitting heavy in my body: Is it okay to feel joy during hard times? And from there, I explore nervous systems, different roles in moments of crisis, loud work vs. quiet work, and what it means to become more alive instead of more outraged.
This episode is a reflection on:
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why silence isn't the same as negligence
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why different nervous systems require different responses
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how regulation and presence are forms of care
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and why the quiet work you're doing still counts
Recorded unpolished, in the moment, exactly as I was. Fuzzy socks and all.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, guilty for stepping back, or unsure where you fit right now, this conversation is for you.