# 394 | Creating When the World Feels On Fire

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Podcast: [Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrive-the-podcast-for-content-creators-656002)
Published: 2026-01-29T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thrivebloggers.libsyn.com/394-creating-when-the-world-feels-on-fire
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## Resource

If you're listening to this, you might be feeling the weight of the world—and you're not alone. I'm recording from Minnesota, with a heavy heart, in the middle of a time when the news and social media feel overwhelmingly heartbreaking. Today's episode is about holding space for both grief and growth. So many of you have reached out, asking: How do we keep showing up? What do we post when the world is in crisis? This is not a how-to guide. Instead, I'm offering a moment of reflection. I'm here to remind you that your work matters and that taking care of your mental health, protecting your energy, and showing up with purpose is necessary. Find It Quickly: 01:11 - Balancing Grief and Purpose 02:20 - Building a Sustainable Business 04:43 - Protecting Your Mental Health 05:58 - Adapting Your Content Strategy 06:58 - Embracing Authenticity and Visibility 09:18 - Holding Multiple Truths Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 144: How to Handle Societal Crisis as a Blogger & Influencer Episode 375: Protecting Your Peace as an Influencer

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