What do you do when the people you love hold political beliefs that feel harmful, or even threatening, to your identity, values, or rights? In today’s politically divided world, navigating relationships with family & friends can feel like walking through a minefield. Whether it's tense family dinners, difficult holiday celebrations, painful social media arguments, or avoiding certain topics altogether, the emotional toll is real.
In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Alexandria from Salt River Therapy, a boutique mental health practice based in Brooklyn that helps adults understand their experiences, prioritize their wellbeing, & finally feel grounded in who they are. Together, we unpack the emotional impact of political differences in close relationships & how to cope without abandoning yourself.
We cover:
• How to set boundaries with family over politics
• When to engage & when to step away
• Signs a relationship may be too toxic to maintain
• Coping with grief when relationships change
• How to protect your mental health in politically charged environments
Whether you're navigating political disagreements with parents, siblings, friends, or partners - this conversation will offer grounded, therapeutic insight with real-world strategies.
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EPISODE TOPICS:
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🔷 Cutting people off because of politics
🔷 Fighting with friends over politics
🔷 Friends with different political views or beliefs
🔷 Family with different political views or beliefs
🔷 When people you love have different political beliefs
🔷 Political conflicts with family and friends
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🔷 Fighting with partner or husband about politics
🔷 Coping with different political views
🔷 Overcoming different political views
🔷 Having different political beliefs
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