Holding Steady in a Shifting World

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What do you get when you mix an American expat living in Canada, a lifelong Canadian, and a global identity crisis?

You get this conversation—a raw, honest, and deeply human exploration of what it means to find your footing when the world feels anything but steady.

In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise reflect on the personal and collective impact of nationalism, nervous system dysregulation, and the weight of staying informed in a world that just. won’t. stop.

Together, they unpack what it’s like to live between countries, cultures, and conversations, while still holding space for clients, community, and their own capacity.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt wobbly, wired, or just plain worn out by it all. Because when the ground beneath you is shifting, knowing who you are—and how to return to yourself—is everything.

“This isn’t about nationalism—it’s about nervous systems. And ours are tapped the hell out.” – Kim Romain

“Community isn’t just nice to have—it’s how we survive the storm without losing ourselves in it.” – Louise Neil

Key Takeaways:

• Why “How are you?” is a loaded question in today’s world
• The emotional toll of national identity and why it feels different now
• Living across borders: identity, belonging, and grief
• Strategies for grounding yourself when the external chaos ramps up
• Why community and shared humanity are our greatest tools right now
• How embodied awareness supports nervous system health and resilience
• The invitation to notice, feel, and respond (instead of react)

Key Moments:

00:00 – Welcome to the Empowered & Embodied Show
01:38 – What “fine” really means right now
03:13 – Feeling out of place across borders
10:36 – “I can’t turn it off”—the emotional toll of staying informed
13:51 – Disillusionment and duty: the inner burden of global awareness
17:08 – Quiet vs. loud nationalism: Canada and the U.S.
21:13 – Identity grief & the unraveling of once-held symbols
28:19 – “The call is coming from inside the house”
31:55 – Finding common ground through shared humanity
34:03 – Grounding practices for nervous system regulation
42:17 – You are the grown-up in the room—now what?
43:51 – Cosmic shifts, personal alignment, and embodied awareness
47:03 – Offerings, reflections, and wrap-up

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