Feeling burned out, low, or just....off?
In this episode of Left of Midlife, we're talking honestly about mental health - the kind that lives at the intersection of political burnout, winter blues, and the quiet emotional shifts of midlife.
We unpack what political burnout and activism fatigue really look like (hint: it's not apathy), why winter can mess with our mood and energy more than we expect, and how midlife depression often shows up as anger, numbness, or exhaustion instead of sadness. We talk about the stacked stress so many of us are carrying, why 'just push through' doesn't work, and what coping actually looks like in real life - not the Instagram version.
This is a respectful, caring conversation with room for humor, honesty, and relief. No fixing. No toxic positivity. Just naming what's happening and reminding you that you're not broken - you're human.
If you've felt tired in your bones lately, emotionally overwhelmed, or quietly wondering, "Is this it?" - you're not alone. Pull up a chair. We've got you.
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