231) Bridging the Political Divide

In this episode I speak with Sam Mefford who volunteered to participate in my first interview ever with a Trump supporter (I'm not one:) Sam was raised in California, but now lives in Utah and I actually think that comes across in the thoughtful and holistic way he contemplates everything.  I wanted to do an episode with him to demonstrate that some of the people who voted for President Trump are actually good people who want what is best for our country, contrary to what many Democrats believe.

In our conversation we use a facebook thread, where he shared his points of view  about many topics, as the foundation of our interview. We discussed the divisiveness in our country, whether or not respecting our president is mandatory, the dismantling of so many programs, gay rights, transgender, the importance of not letting politics ruin personal relationships, and the need to regulate our nervous systems so we can be more thoughtful and responsive instead of triggered and reactive. 

I'm really proud of myself for doing this interview. I have come a long way in learning how to  regulate my nervous system around politics and being able to have conversations with people who may not share the same beliefs as my own. If you are struggling with being triggered by politics and feeling pretty crappy about the people who voted for Trump, I think this episode may bring you comfort and reassurance if you are open to it. If you are a Trump supporter and believe you are a good person, I encourage you to listen to this episode so you can have empathy and understanding about the legitimate fears many Democrats have about what is happening in Washington.  
 

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Listen, I know it's hard when our party doesn't win and there is a whole different agenda being supported than the one we thought was best for our country.

We can keep fighting for our beliefs and be proactive about being seen and heard, but don't burn bridges and  throw away what were once loving relationships over it.

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