Ep 12: Interrupting Despair Pt. 1

In this episode, we're addressing the pervasive epidemic of despair and closely examining the emotional and psychological toll of ongoing social injustices and the challenges activists face.

We conduct a thorough "despair check," identifying various emotional, physical, and social symptoms associated with despair. 

You'll learn about:

• The transition from a hopeful period, marked by events like Obama's presidency and the activism surge in 2020, to the current widespread despair.

• The common thoughts and feelings associated with despair beleifs that contribute to despair and the importance of recognizing and addressing them.

• The emotional and physical symptoms of despair leading to chronic burnout.

• Strategies for coping and ways to manage.

• Take a breath and step back to replenish yourself.

• Take care not to overextend yourself and maintain a sustainable pace in activism.

• Celebrate small victories to stay motivated. 

• Build community support and avoid isolation.

• Challenge detrimental thoughts and take small, actionable steps to combat feelings of despair.

Special thanks to Def Sound for providing the theme for Interrupting Everything.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ To learn more about how to interrupt oppression, visit interruptseries.com and follow @interruptseries on Instagram.⁣