My darlinghearts,

Sometimes the world cracks us open.

Not in a poetic, Instagrammable way. But in the very real, very human way where your chest feels tight, your nervous system is buzzing, and you’re holding tears for people you’ve never met—while still needing to make dinner, parent kids, run a business, or just get through the day.

When tragedy strikes—whether it’s close to home or across the world—we’re asked to hold a lot. Our humanity. Our compassion. Our fear. Our grief. And somehow… our mental health too.

In this deeply important podcast episode, my dear friend Tamara and I sit together and talk about how to navigate collective grief and communal trauma without completely frying your nervous system. We speak tenderly about the recent tragedy in Sydney, and we share practical, grounded ways to stay present without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down.

This isn’t about bypassing. It’s not about “good vibes only.” And it’s definitely not about looking away.

It’s about learning how to stay connected and regulated so you can actually show up—for yourself, for your loved ones, and for your wider community.

We talk about why empaths and highly sensitive humans are feeling everything right now (and what to do about it), how the 24/7 news cycle messes with our biology, and surprisingly effective tools—yes, including Tetris—that can genuinely help protect your mental health after exposure to trauma.

If you’ve been feeling heavy, shaky, numb, or like you “should” be doing more… this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The difference between collective grief and personal grief (and why it matters)

  • How to protect your nervous system from nonstop news and graphic footage

  • The science-backed reason Tetris can help prevent PTSD

  • How to talk to kids about tragedy in an age-appropriate, safety-focused way

  • Energy boundaries for empaths and highly sensitive people

  • Why looking for the helpers actually changes your brain

  • Practical, doable ways to support affected communities

  • How to hold space for complex, nuanced conversations without burning out

Remember loves:

You’re allowed to tend to yourself and care about what’s happening.
You’re allowed to stay soft and stay safe.
And you’re allowed to breathe.

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Sending lots of hugs & light

big love,