February 25, 2026 · 26 min · Season 1 · Episode 125
About this episode
Wendy Amara discusses the emotional impact of political attacks on immigrant communities and the importance of staying connected and supported.
This episode is me speaking honestly about what it feels like to live as a woman of color in the United States right now. I’m sharing reflections after our recent retreats and naming the real emotional and nervous system toll that ongoing political attacks on immigrant communities are having on us. I talk about why pretending things are fine is not helping anyone and why naming what’s happening matters. This episode is about how we stay regulated, connected, and supported so we don’t burn out...