The tumultuous times are here but this isn’t our first rodeo with a Trump presidency. We’ve learned a lot in the past eight years and we’ll talk through how we’ll be working to keep our peace in the next four. Here is an overview of the key topics we cover in this episode. Leave a comment and share your point of view! And don’t forget to subscribe to get notified when new episodes are launched.
Why Protecting Your Peace Matters
For Lisa and Aaron, the 2016 election was a turning point. It became clear that staying mentally healthy needed a new approach. Together, we’ve learned how to be selective about what we let trigger us. Constant outrage just leads to burnout, and we’re not here for that.
How to Choose Your Battles
It’s easy to get sucked into every headline or social media debate, but is it worth your energy? Probably not. We talk about:
Turning off notifications to avoid doomscrolling.
Picking the issues that truly matter to you.
Letting unimportant stuff roll off like Teflon (yes, it’s a skill!).
Lessons from Social Media Overload
Lisa shares how nonstop Twitter arguments during Trump’s first term left her drained. Now? She’s all about stepping back from unproductive debates. Aaron adds that staying reactive won’t fix anything—keeping calm and focused will.
Finding Joy Amid the Chaos
We’re big believers in finding joy as an act of resistance. Spend time with loved ones. Laugh. Focus on the causes that actually light you up. You don’t have to solve everything to make a difference.
Quick Tips for Peace
Here are some of our go-to moves for staying sane:
Filter your info: Turn off unnecessary app alerts and follow trusted voices.
Engage wisely: Support causes you care about without overcommitting.
Skip the drama: Avoid pointless online arguments.
Spread kindness: Volunteer or help out in your community—it feels good.
Let’s Do This Together
We believe that taking care of your mental health and making a positive impact can go hand in hand. Tune in to this episode of A Couple Thinks for more insights, and let’s navigate these turbulent times together—with peace and purpose.
What’s Next?
Make sure to tune in to next week’s episode. In the meantime, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends.
Let’s keep the conversation going. What do you think about today’s topics? Please comment below!
Share this post