402 | When Disaster Hits Home: Navigating Uncertainty & Regulating Your Nervous System in The Midst of Crisis | The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires

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Black Podcasting - 402 | When Disaster Hits Home: Navigating Uncertainty & Regulating Your Nervous System in The Midst of Crisis | The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires

In this episode, Tyra reflects on the emotional and psychological toll that natural disasters can have, even if we’re not directly affected. Drawing from her own experience during Hurricane Katrina and the current wildfires in Los Angeles, where she lives, she discusses how we can navigate uncertainty, care for our mental health, and show up for ourselves and others in times of crisis.

Tyra shares practical tips for managing fear, anxiety, and grief while also offering actionable ways to support communities facing disaster. Whether you're experiencing the impact of a disaster or just looking for ways to help, this episode is all about grounding yourself and being a source of light for others.

This week’s Affirmation is “ I am grounded in the midst of crisis”

📝 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How to manage your mental health during times of uncertainty and crisis.
Practical steps to prepare yourself and your loved ones for an emergency, even if you’ve never experienced a disaster.
Ways to show compassion for those impacted by disaster, including how to donate, volunteer, and spread awareness.
The importance of self-compassion and community support in the face of adversity.

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Resources

Help Families in Need Due to LA Wild Fires: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?usp=embed_facebook&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa0F87DrqMPNYGYbSyq7x7WL5KPSzQjq2hZdOD5LtSHWrW2cWDVZljebfQ_aem_0lrJQq-C8ecqMfKCTK2CwQ%23

LA County Fire – Community Resources

https://bio.site/lafireresources?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaag-hyunnAl4pYxH0g_hx6sjklW4mSJBNWeZJvjkZqHOh72BLS996HwGz4_aem_mp-5nJE90UdsTq9_UgAhGA

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