Grieving What I Hoped For: A Post-Election Reflection

The Balanced Badass Podcast

It's the day after the 2024 U.S. election, and I'm off my regular content schedule to unpack the whirlwind of emotions I'm feeling: disappointment, shock, and even despair. This isn't about politics but about the deeper values of compassion, fairness, and empathy that feel threatened by the election results. Struggling to reconcile my hopes for a kinder world with the reality of the vote, I'm sharing my raw thoughts on how this personal heartbreak is more about our shared humanity than mere political decisions. I might lose followers over this, but I'm okay with that—this is about standing firm in our values and finding ways to move forward, one compassionate step at a time.
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00:00 Introduction and Context

00:22 Emotional Reactions to the Election

00:42 Reflecting on Shared Values

01:03 Disillusionment with Election Results

02:16 The Personal Impact of Political Decisions

03:52 Coping and Moving Forward

05:20 Conclusion and Call to Action

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I’m Tara Kermiet, a leadership coach specializing in burnout prevention and work-life integration. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re holding it all together with duct tape and coffee. But success doesn’t have to mean running yourself ragged. I help high achievers find work-life balance and shine as badass leaders.

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1. Introduction and Context (00:00:00)

2. Emotional Reactions to the Election (00:01:08)

3. Reflecting on Shared Values (00:01:28)

4. Disillusionment with Election Results (00:01:49)

5. The Personal Impact of Political Decisions (00:03:02)

6. Coping and Moving Forward (00:04:38)

7. Conclusion and Call to Action (00:06:06)