Bossed Up Resisting Despair: Coping Tools for a Declining Democracy
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Oct 21, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by a constant stream of distressing news? Discover how deliberate misinformation can destabilize democracy and how to counteract its effects. Learn to prioritize your basic needs to cope with political stress and build financial safety for peace of mind. Set limits on media consumption to combat doomscrolling, and focus on finding meaning and joy as acts of resistance. Engage with your community, take collective action, and connect with others to inspire change. Together, we can lift each other through challenging times.
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Monday Morning Crash
- Emilie Aries describes her Monday morning crash after weekend normalcy when she confronts overwhelming political news.
- She explains that this despair made recording episodes feel futile and led to missed weeks of the podcast.
Overwhelm As A Political Tactic
- Overwhelm is a deliberate political strategy to shock and disorient the public into submission.
- Recognizing this tactic reframes personal self-care as a form of resistance against authoritarian moves.
Prioritize Basic Needs And Finances
- Check your basic needs first: safety, shelter, food, and security before engaging with the news.
- Shore up finances, reduce expenses, and build an emergency 'f*** off' fund to increase personal safety and agency.