Managing Politics and Relationships, with Kessonga

About this episode

Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace therapist Ryan discuss maintaining family relationships amidst political disagreements and the impact of toxic family dynamics.

Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace therapist Ryan answer questions about maintaining family relationships when you disagree on politics and values, being hopeful when you are concerned about an election's outcome, and how to stand on your own after leaving a toxic family. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Kessonga ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Kessonga

Topics covered

• politics
• relationships
• family dynamics
• toxic relationships
• elections
• values

Keywords

• politics
• relationships
• family
• toxic
• election
• values
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Headspace

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