1A ICYMI: Journalist Kate Woodsome Reflects On Her Life After January 6
Jan 6, 2025
In this insightful discussion, journalist Kate Woodsome, a Pulitzer Prize winner known for her riveting coverage of January 6, reflects on the chaos she faced at the Capitol. She explores how that day reshaped her personal and professional life, leading her to confront workaholism and embrace mental health advocacy. Woodsome also emphasizes the critical links between mental health and democracy, urging for community support to tackle societal crises like loneliness and the opioid epidemic. Her journey illustrates the power of resilience and transformation.
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Remaining Calm in a Crisis
- During the January 6th insurrection, Kate Woodsome, a reporter for the Washington Post, was surrounded by an angry mob.
- She remained calm, employed curiosity, and even made a joke, which helped de-escalate the situation.
A Breaking Point and Turning Point
- Kate Woodsome reflects on January 6th as both one of the worst and best days of her life.
- It was a breaking point that forced her to confront her workaholism and past trauma.
Connecting Mental Health and Democracy
- Kate Woodsome connected mental health and democracy after January 6th.
- She realized her intense focus on her career had masked personal trauma.