02/09/2026
A common concern I hear is, “If I limit my news exposure, does that mean I don’t care?”
Caring and constant exposure are not the same. Your nervous system benefits from intentional, regulated access to information rather than continuous input or triggering social media posts. One simple shift is reading the news from a reputable, non-biased source, which is often less emotionally activating than visual media.
Empathy does not require emotional absorption. Healthy empathy is cognitive, compassionate, and boundaried. You can care deeply and still protect your nervous system.
Brené Brown also discusses this dynamic in a podcast episode below if you’d like to learn more. 👇🏻
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dare-to-lead-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1730985049?i=1000730777478