2025 isn't fully finished yet and it has already been a year filled with uncertainty as Trump's second presidential term has gotten underway. Kate and Michelle talk about how they navigate supporting clients with the fears they express and the impact current events have on each of them personally. Their tips include some practical resources, as well as emphasizing the importance of self-care and community.

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Kate and Michelle are joined by special guest Kimberly Slagle to discuss the challenges of being in relationship with parents who are aging. Both Kate and Kim share their stories of what aging has looked like for their parents, specifically how both of their parents are struggling with dementia. Tips are offered to help with emphasizing the importance of seeking support and normalizing all the emotions that come with seeing a parent nearing the end of their life.

TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 23:35-24:00 and from 57:53-1:01:40.

If you want to know more about Kim, you can check out her websites here:

https://practicery.com/

https://www.seattletherapygroup.com/

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Kate and Michelle talk about each of their journeys to find meaning in their life, including how they were influenced by their parents about this topic and how they've both struggled and succeeded in adulthood with finding it. They provide tips on how you can start finding more meaning in your own life and conceptualize meaning-making differently.

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