How do you stay informed when the world feels like it’s on fire — and your nervous system is already maxed out?

In this solo voice note, Leslie Rangel — journalist, nervous system educator, and first-gen daughter of immigrants — gets real about what it means to care deeply without collapsing. From scrolling through heartbreaking images in Gaza to hearing about renewed ICE raids, she shares the raw truth of what it feels like to be both informed and emotionally overwhelmed.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling after doomscrolling…
If you want to champion human rights but find it hard to sleep after the headlines…
If you believe in justice and joy…

This episode is for you.

You’ll hear:

• How to tell when your nervous system is overstimulated by the news (and what to do about it)
• Why traditional media consumption isn’t designed for bodies with trauma
• Nervous-system friendly ways to stay informed — without shutting down
• The guilt we feel for experiencing joy in the midst of global suffering (and how to reframe it)
• Why taking care of yourself is about showing up

This is journalism for the nervous system.

✨ If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder that it’s okay to care… and still rest.

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