BONUS: Compassion Fatigue

Imagine we meet for coffee together and chat about whatever is on our minds. That's what today's bonus episode feels like! Today, I share my thoughts on compassion fatigue, what happens when we take in so much negativity that our empathy becomes drained. Have you ever read the news or scrolled online and left feeling absolutely exhausted? It seems like there's been a constant flow of bad news this summer. All the bad news adds up, and our bodies remember it all. How should we handle it? Let’s talk about that. Reference: I cited Psychology Today’s article, Compassion Fatigue.

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|| Progressive Christian podcast for approaching faith with critical thinking, liberating from toxic religion, embracing doubt, and discovering a loving God. || Divinely Modern offers support and conversations for exploring faith in the modern world and finding divinity all around us. Although some conversations may relate to religion overall, this podcast specifically touches on the journey of deconstructing conservative Christianity. My guests come from a wide range of backgrounds and offer an even wider range of ideas. Our goal is *not* to tell you what to believe but to offer a safe space to explore questions like: Can we find healthy spirituality after being hurt in the church? Can we reclaim the Christian faith as one that affirms women, science, mental health, LGBTQ+, body positivity, justice, and doubt? Let’s find out… Host: Haley the Scientist Instagram: @HaleyTheScientist and @DivinelyModern To learn more about me and the podcast, go to www.haleythescientist.com.