Episode 6: Coregulation Meets Current Events 
For the first time on the podcast, Sarah is joined by her friend and coworker, Raine Fryberger, to explore a big question: How do we stay engaged with the news without becoming overwhelmed?
Together, they talk about why it’s natural to feel activated by current events, how stress responses work in the body, and simple nervous system skills—like orienting, resourcing, and “bringing on arms and legs”—that can help us stay grounded. They also share strategies for co-regulation, setting media boundaries, and channeling activation into meaningful action.
Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & introducing Raine 07:00 Grounding practices before hard topics 16:00 The “animal body” & survival strategies 22:00 Brain science: stress and the angular cingulate 27:00 Why activation isn’t a problem 35:00 Orienting and resourcing with the news 40:00 Co-regulation & looking for helpers 52:00 Healthy outlets for fight/flight/freeze 59:00 Using voice & small actions 1:04:00 Social media boundaries 1:07:00 Closing reflections
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