Having majored in political science and minored in psychology, I am particularly interested in politics and human dynamics. I am also continuously committed to learning, growing, and connecting - as you likely are, too.

In this solo episode, I approach politics through the lens of balance and nuance. I offer insight on:

• prioritizing truth over ideology

• avoiding common misconceptions

• recognizing manipulative tactics

• identifying red flags

• finding common ground and discussing politics maturely and constructively

• evaluating political ideas and policies

• sourcing credible information

• maintaining perspective

• balancing between apathy and burnout

• doing your part to improve the world

• preserving hope

I hope you finish feeling informed, grounded, discerning, and inspired.

I hope this opens your eyes, mind, and heart.

I hope you feel even more connected to yourself and to others.

Thank you for listening.

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Light and love and…despair.

Despair. I sure as hell have felt it (I don’t say that glibly - I mean it). Chances are you’ve also felt it (to whatever degree). If you haven’t (yet), you likely know someone who has/is feeling it.

It’s part of the human experience, so let’s respect it, and let’s talk about it: for ourselves and for others.

If you’re seeking a message of hope, this is for Y O U. I had no idea what to speak on today, so I said a quick prayer for insight on what message was needed. I took a couple of deep breaths and “despair” floated through, immediately and clearly.

This initially threw me off, because it doesn’t resonate with my current experience. However, like I said - I’ve been there. And like almost all of my content, I don’t usually share what’s reflective of my current situation - I let my intuition guide me to what’s resonant for yours. And it’s always delivered.

In this episode, I open up and tell you my relationship with despair, and how despair has shown up in my life. I also offer a tried-and-true, CONCRETE action you can take when feeling lost/frustrated/hopeless/defeated/untethered - or just “off.” Works [for me] every.single.time.

I identify why I started The Nativist, and how that relates to you.

Thank you for showing up and doing what it takes - for yourself, and for those around us.

-w-