The world feels heavy right now — headlines, chaos, politics, and uncertainty everywhere you turn.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overstimulated, or hopeless from constant crisis mode, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Shannon unpacks the psychology behind chronic stress and “doom-scrolling,” explaining how constant exposure to crisis keeps your brain’s alarm system on high alert. You’ll learn how to recognize when awareness has turned into anxiety — and what to do about it.
Through science-backed insight and soul-level honesty, Shannon shows you how to build what she calls sanity boundaries — intentional limits that protect your peace without disconnecting you from reality.
Because staying informed shouldn’t mean staying afraid.
What You’ll Learn
Why your brain confuses information with control
How constant crisis exposure activates your amygdala (and how to calm it)
The difference between being informed vs. inflamed
How to create a “sanity boundary” with your information diet
Practical ways to protect your nervous system in chaotic times
Reflection Questions
How do you usually respond when the world feels out of control — freeze, scroll, fix, or shut down?
Which parts of your media consumption actually inform you… and which just inflame you?
What would it look like for you to replace awareness with grounded action this week?
One Bold Move
Create a “Sanity Boundary.”
Choose no more than two trusted news sources and check them once per day — not every hour.
Balance what you read with what you do: donate, connect, rest, pray, or help someone directly.
Awareness means nothing without regulation.
Stay Connected
If this episode helped you breathe a little deeper, share it with someone who’s been feeling the same way.
For more stories, tools, and guided shifts, visit getuntrappedmedia.com where clarity meets calm, and every insight helps you get untrapped.
