Reader,

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Lately, I’ve been experiencing moments of intense fear—and I have a feeling I’m not alone.

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There’s so much happening in our country, in the world… it’s overwhelming. I try to balance how much news I consume, because I want to stay informed—but I also don’t want to drown in the sadness I feel for humans across the globe.

We weren’t built for this level of exposure.

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We’re consuming news at a rate that our brains—and our bodies—were never designed to handle.

📺 Every time we see something tragic, our mirror neurons fire. We feel what we see.
💥 And our nervous system responds as if we’re the one in danger.

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Which means we’re walking around dysregulated by pain that’s beyond our scope of life.

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And yet—despite how intense this season has felt—I’ve been able to stay grounded.

Not because I’m strong.
But because I’ve been processing. Regularly. Out loud. With people I trust.

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Did you know that just saying the word “fear” out loud actually reduces activity in your amygdala?
Naming the fear is the first step toward calming your nervous system.

That’s why this week’s podcast episode is so important.

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We’re diving deep into fear—how it shows up, what it does in our bodies, and what it takes to move through it.

🧠 How fear can make us shut down, spiral, or become prickly with the people we love
🌎 Why fear is everywhere right now—and how to balance what you consume
💬 What happens when we start naming fear instead of letting it run us
🤝 And how fear, when shared vulnerably, can actually connect us

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🎧 Click here to listen to this week’s episode on YouTube!​

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Or click on your favorite place to listen:

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💡 Here’s something to reflect on:

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I’ll be honest: I even have fear of releasing this episode.

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It’s vulnerable to talk about fear with people who might not share the same fears as me.
But here’s what I’m holding onto—we’ve all felt fear.​
Even if the logistics don’t match, the emotion does.

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And that’s where we meet each other. Not in the details, but in the shared human experience.

💡 What fear have you been carrying lately?
💡 What would it look like to name it out loud instead of carrying it silently?
💡 What would it feel like to be met there—with compassion instead of correction?

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Yesterday, I asked our Instagram Community what fears they are currently experiencing- here are a few that I heard:

🩺 Health Anxiety

🧑🏻‍🏫 Fear of sending my neurodivergent son to college because he doesn't see the world the same

❤️‍🩹 Fear of loss

🥳 Fear of not getting things right in life

🩻 Fear my body won't heal

👩🏻‍💻 Fear of all things work!

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This shows me that while we all walk unique paths we can connect over what is happening in our bodies.

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Fear can separate us, or it can be the very thing that helps us see each other more clearly. It can also help us feel less alone in our experiences. Do you relate to any of those fears? ​
Let’s choose to name it, process it, and find one another in it.

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Let's do this.

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Disclaimer: This podcast and newsletter are co-created with a marriage and family therapist, but we are not your therapist. The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only. If you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions or need personalized support, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed therapist or counselor or a coach. Remember, your emotions matter, and asking for help is a superpower.

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