#43 The State of Our Nation VS The State of Our Nervous System

A raw, grounding conversation on the state of our nation in 2026, fear, regulation, intuition, and how we stay human in inhumane times.

Whether you feel enraged, frozen, heartbroken, or completely exhausted by the state of the world right now—you’re not alone. Your nervous system is responding exactly how it was designed to.

In this episode of Trust Yourself, we step away from business-as-usual content to talk honestly about how the state of the nation, specifically what is happening in my home of Minneapolis, is directly impacting the state of our nervous systems. We share what we’re witnessing on the ground, how fear and uncertainty are living in our bodies, and why this moment is not about politics—it’s about humanity.

We break down how chronic exposure to violence, injustice, and constant information overload pushes us into fight, flight, or freeze—and why regulation, community, and discernment are essential tools right now, not luxuries. We also talk through what it actually looks like to help without burning out, how to channel anger into strategy, and why community matters more than ever.

This is not a neat or tidy episode. It’s real, emotional, and deeply grounding. And if you’ve been feeling like you can’t “think straight” lately—this conversation will help you understand why.

In this episode, we cover:

• How fear hijacks the nervous system
• Fight, flight, and freeze responses (and why none are wrong)
• How to help without retraumatizing yourself
• Why discernment and intuition matter more than ever
• How two groups can watch the same content and have a different response
• Regulating your body during collective crisis
• Tarot guidance for the week ahead

Listen with an open heart. Take what serves you. And remember—you’re not alone in this.

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