Secure Relating & the Election: Fostering Connection in Political Division (249)

Therapist Uncensored Podcast

Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhD

Social Sciences, Society & Culture, Science, Relationships, Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

The political events in the United States have been a major contributor to our anxieties these past years, and with our significant presidential election looming over us this week - Ann and Sue are here to talk about the hard things. While the world feels unpredictable on the outside, one thing we can do is focus on the intricate relationship between our nervous systems and the emotional responses triggered by political events. They discuss how fear and anxiety are often manipulated through political rhetoric, leading to division and polarization, the importance of understanding how personal relationships amidst these tensions
are emphasized, and the need for secure relating and accountability from leaders. There is power in recognizing the complexity of political opinions and the necessity of maintaining open dialogue to foster connection rather than division. Join us as we explore how to navigate differences, the importance of empathy and community, and the need for resilience during uncertain times.

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0:00.0	There is this part of believing no matter who wins, we have to stand up and expect that our leaders do not become abusive and do not retaliate and do not create a reason to justify behaviors that are way out of the realm of what we expect in a democracy,
0:25.0	and that is we have to tolerate loss.
0:27.5	We all do.
0:28.7	And if we're in any relationship where it has to be our way, right?
0:33.0	But that doesn't mean we lose our voice.
0:36.8	Welcome to Therapist Uncensored.
0:39.1	Building on decades of professional experience, this podcast tackles neurobiology,
0:43.6	modern attachment, and more in an honest way that's helpful in healing humans.
0:48.0	Your session begins now with Dr. Anne Kelly and Sue Marriott.
0:57.4	Hey, everyone.
0:58.4	Welcome back to Therapist Uncensored.
1:00.1	I'm Ann Kelly.
1:01.4	And I'm Sue Marriott.
1:03.2	And here we are the week of elections in the United States.
1:08.0	And this is one hell of a week ahead of us. Totally. We usually come out on a Tuesday.
1:15.1	We are publishing this the day ahead to hopefully to give you some sort of anchor through our
1:23.2	conversation today to help you steer these big ass feelings. We are in the rapids. We are heading
1:29.9	towards it. And we want to be with you. And we need you too. Like we need each other right now during
1:36.7	this time. We've purposely elected to talk about this without specific political, like we want
1:43.6	anyone who's listening to this episode to be able to get something from it.
1:46.7	Because really we're talking about biology and we are talking about fear and the limbic system and moving back into our more secure selves.
1:55.3	And that is an inclusive, absolutely welcoming message no matter where you land on the political spectrum, if this is something
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