Nuance Needed 70: The Antidote to Political Doomscrolling: Building Hope and Community with Amanda's Mild Takes
Sep 2, 2025
57:29
Feeling overwhelmed by the political moment and unsure how to channel your anxiety into meaningful action? In this conversation with political content creator Amanda Nelson (@amandasmildtakes), she and Sam explore how to move from paralyzing fear to sustainable resistance.
In conversation, we tackle:
- Why historical perspective matters
- The difference between being informed and doom scrolling yourself into paralysis
- How to get involved in local politics
- The collapse of community and why building coalition requires tolerating disagreement
- Why action is the most effective antidote to anxiety
- How to filter your media consumption to stay informed without losing your mind
- The importance of hope as a strategic choice, not naive optimism
Amanda Nelson shares her journey from abortion clinic escort to political commentator, offering practical advice for sustainable political engagement and community building. A conversation about finding your lane, protecting your mental health, and remembering that democracy requires participation!
If you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.com
To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? We are imperfect and make mistakes. You can email us podcast@therapyforwomencenter.com or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
In conversation, we tackle:
- Why historical perspective matters
- The difference between being informed and doom scrolling yourself into paralysis
- How to get involved in local politics
- The collapse of community and why building coalition requires tolerating disagreement
- Why action is the most effective antidote to anxiety
- How to filter your media consumption to stay informed without losing your mind
- The importance of hope as a strategic choice, not naive optimism
Amanda Nelson shares her journey from abortion clinic escort to political commentator, offering practical advice for sustainable political engagement and community building. A conversation about finding your lane, protecting your mental health, and remembering that democracy requires participation!
If you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.com
To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? We are imperfect and make mistakes. You can email us podcast@therapyforwomencenter.com or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!