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Managing your election stress starts with knowing you're not alone

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Episode  ·  48:59  ·  Nov 7, 2024

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77% of adults said the future of the nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. When anxiety is high, it can be more important than ever to lean into self-care routines to manage stress. And today's guests say that strategies managing election stress aren't that different than managing everyday stress. Today, interfaith chaplain Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska joins us to talk about managing election stress, and staying resilient in the midst of uncertainty. We also hear from Kate Dias, a math teacher at the Manchester School district and president of the Connecticut Education Association. We hear about the conversations she’s having with her students. GUESTS: Patricia Crouse: Professor of Political Science at the University of New Haven Susan Raff: Chief Capitol Reporter, WFSB TV Jonathan Wharton: associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska: assistant director in the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, at Wesleyan University and author of the book Weathering the Storm: Simple Strategies for Being Peaceful and Prepared Kate Dias: math teacher at the Manchester School district and is president of the Connecticut Education Association Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48m 59s  ·  Nov 7, 2024

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