SEEK Human Spaces
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Episode 33: Navigating Challenges Without Losing Yourself

Episode Notes

Life is full of challenges, including global crises, political upheaval, and personal struggles. It can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and even helpless, especially when there seems to be no end in sight. Join Matthew Makak and Tanuja Ramchal as they explore how to navigate difficult times with compassion, resourcefulness, and agency so that you feel supported and don't lose yourself in the process.

Here's what's covered:

  • Embracing joy, imagination, and childlike wonder as acts of self-care
  • How "safe spaces" can sometimes keep us feeling stuck and what can help us to move forward
  • When "holding it together" becomes another form of suffering
  • Why liberation requires empathy and allowing yourself to be changed by your experiences
  • Finding community & belonging in unexpected places and fleeting moments