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Episode 166: Happy In the Winter (Especially When the World is On Fire)
Winter can be heavy — physically, emotionally, politically, spiritually.
And for many of us, January in particular can feel destabilizing, tender, and overwhelming.
In this opening episode of Season 6, Erin shares honestly about where she’s been this winter: a painful injury, heightened fear and grief, and the emotional toll of witnessing human suffering in the world. She names what it feels like to be sad, scared, and grieving — while still feeling like herself.
This episode introduces the guiding idea for the season: happiness is not forced optimism or denial — it’s orientation. It’s about…
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