34: Feeling Overwhelmed by the World? Do This First

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The world feels heavy nowadays, and if you’ve been holding your breath, bottling up emotions, or just trying to get through the day, you’re not alone.
In this short [but timely] episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares simple, practical ways to protect your peace when the chaos around the world feels. From journaling and trusted conversations to movement and creative outlets, Amber offers tools that help you release what you can’t always say out loud.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why silence carries its own weight (and how to release it safely)
✅ How to create outlets for stress and anxiety without making things worse
✅ Why journaling, movement, and creativity are underrated wellness tools
✅ The importance of finding safe spaces to share your truth
✅ Why survival in hard times isn’t weakness… it’s wisdom

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid to speak up, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and that you have more power to care for yourself than you think.

???? Go back and listen to the Stay Ready Capsule Series (Episodes 14–17) for even more grounding tools.

QUOTES
"Wellness right now is really critical, because we are navigating a lot of uncertainty, and that's just really hard on our resilience." – Amber Cabral
"Silence doesn't erase you. You still have a voice. You still matter." – Amber Cabral
"If you need to cry, cry. If you need to scream, scream. But anxiety – it destroys us." – Amber Cabral
"The world is loud right now. It's not just loud in the United States, it's loud everywhere, but in some places, especially at work, it's gotten kind of quiet…almost eerily quiet." – Amber Cabral

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Amber Cabral
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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here - https://www.ted.com/talks/amber_cabral_3_steps_to_better_connect_with_your_fellow_humans
You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/
Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture
Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/)