# Navigating Crisis Fatigue: Finding Grace & Connection When the World Feels Heavy

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Podcast: [Wonder In The Weeds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721)
Published: 2026-01-21T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://critzking.substack.com/p/navigating-crisis-fatigue-finding-e58
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## Resource

It has been a difficult start to the year. Between navigating the emotions of an empty nest and processing the intense events unfolding locally in Minneapolis, the "weeds" of life feel particularly overgrown this week. In this episode, we discuss the feeling of living through a firehose of crisis events and how to maintain your mental well-being when the news cycle feels relentless. We explore the reality of collective trauma and why it often feels like we don’t know where to look or how to help. More importantly, we talk about the antidote to this anxiety: taking action. However, action must be balanced with grace. You cannot do it all, and that is okay. Finally, we touch on the toxicity of social media scrolling during difficult times and why real-world human connection is the wonder we need right now. Key Topics: The Reality of Crisis Fatigue: Managing the overwhelm of local and global news. Action as an Antidote: How doing one small thing can lower anxiety, provided you accept you cannot fix everything. The Trap of the Scroll: Why social media often fuels anger rather than connection and how to step back. Real-World Connection: The importance of "touching grass" and interacting with actual neighbors to restore your faith in humanity. Resources: Join the Women of Wonder community: A safe space for connection without the algorithms. ➡️Join Our community: https://wonder.myflodesk.com/womenofwonder Get full access to Cristie Ritz-King, PsyD at critzking.substack.com/subscribe

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