# Finding Light in Dark Times with Jeffrey Marsh

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Podcast: [Real Talk, Whole Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-talk-whole-life-888447)
Published: 2026-01-30T11:00:00+00:00
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Jeffrey Marsh returns to talk with Stacy about mental health, community care, and staying human in a time of fear, burnout, and cultural upheaval. They explore why wellness can’t be separated from human rights, how kindness functions as real-world activism, and what it takes to stay engaged without burning out. From boundaries and vulnerability to relationships, repair, and everyday acts of care, this episode offers grounding perspective without toxic positivity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed but still want to show up, we're glad you're here! 00:10 | Welcome & pouring into your own cup 04:45 | “Look for the helpers” 07:52 | Can wellness exist without human rights? 10:30 | The Harvard Happiness Study & community care 18:36 | Why Jeffrey believes Gen Z will be okay 26:08 | Kindness as everyday activism Find Jeffrey: jeffreymarsh.com tiktok.com/@thejeffreymarsh instagram.com/thejeffreymarsh facebook.com/jeffreymarshofficial The Jeffrey Marsh Podcast: Trading Negative Self-talk for Belonging Books: Take Your Own Advice and How to Be You Find Stacy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missionmakersart.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠missionalchemists.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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