When the world feels divided, our anxiety often rises with it. Whether it’s political polarization, tense family discussions, or social media arguments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. But division is, at its core, an emotional problem — and that means we can work with it emotionally.

In this episode, we explore two powerful mindset shifts that can help you move from tension to constructive connection. You’ll learn how empathy and perspective-taking can calm anxiety and open doors for real understanding, even when others seem impossible to reach.

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Timestamps:

00:30 – Intro: Why tension and division create anxiety
01:31 – The story of The King with Six Friends
09:37 – The first lesson: Seeing needs instead of judging behavior
10:58 – The second lesson: How differences expand our problem-solving power
12:02 – Applying these insights to modern social and political conflicts

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