Look for the Helpers
About this episode
This episode explores compassion fatigue and the importance of looking for helpers as a way to restore hope and activate the vagus nerve.
When you witness suffering at scale, your capacity to care can feel like it’s running on empty. In this episode, we’re diving into the biological reality of compassion fatigue and the potent "antidote" found in moral elevation. We discuss why "looking for the helpers" isn’t just a sweet sentiment—it’s a vital nervous system intervention that activates the vagus nerve and restores our ability to hope. This conversation is an invitation to honor your personal capacity, embrace complexity, and f...
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Host: Amanda Armstrong
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