108 Pandemic Fatigue

108 Pandemic Fatigue

Author: John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, Lisa Thorp November 18, 2020 Duration: 49:35

In this episode, co-hosts John, Lisa, and Kim are sharing strategies for coping with pandemic fatigue, along with Stephanie Murphy, an art therapist. The crew came up with several good ideas and phrased them beautifully. Here are some key takeaways:

  • Depression could be caused by the lack of future projection. So make plans for how you're going to celebrate when it's over.
  • Create wholesome routines. John, in California, takes a walk-and-talk every morning with Stephanie, who's in Santa Fe. They get the benefits of relationships, exercise, nature, and conversation.
  • Walking a dog has similar health/mental health benefits. But even if you don't have a dog, routinely take walks.
  • Create family Zoom meetups. Play games. Laugh. Have a dance party, complete with costumes.
  • Too much screen time creating eyestrain and causing headaches? Get some blue-light filter glasses.
  • Do whatever it is that you consider a spiritual practice. Meditations. Deep breathing exercises. Yoga. Journaling. 
  • Look or sit outside. Check out the birds. 
  • CONNECT WITH SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF.
  • Angry? Make angry art!
  • Family tension? Throw a family tantrum!
  • Write a love letter to yourself. You deserve it.
  • Share your own strategies with the Alternative Health Tools community by sending an email to one of the hosts, or Stephanie.

Contact Stephanie Murphy

Mesa Vista Wellness

stephanie@mesavistawellness.com 

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There's a whole world of wellness beyond the conventional, and Alternative Health Tools podcast serves as your guide into it. Hosted by John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, and Lisa Thorp, this conversation brings together a wealth of practitioner and personal experience. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a thoughtful discussion, moving past surface-level tips to explore the philosophies and practical applications of integrative healing. You'll hear about specific tools and methods that exist in the realms of alternative health, but the focus is often on the underlying principles that connect them. Whether you're someone curious about your own well-being journey or a practitioner looking to broaden your knowledge, this podcast provides a grounded, accessible space for learning. The hosts avoid hard sells and jargon, preferring instead to share insights and stories that make these concepts relatable. Tuning in, you get the sense of being part of a larger conversation about taking an active, informed role in your health. It’s that blend of education and personal discovery, framed through multiple knowledgeable voices, that defines this unique show.
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