How to Survive the End of the World

I didn’t know what I was looking for exactly when I searched “best podcasts.” I had to scroll through a bunch of true crime results, but the confidence of the title - How to Survive the End of the World - called to me. I needed some of that confidence, that reassurance. And, wow, do these sisters deliver. Their intelligence, calm, and poise comes through with every word. After listening to them, a part of me felt heard as well. It was healing to hear people who share my values discuss their struggles and their triumphs, especially in these difficult times.

As of this post, the US has just announced the bombing of Iran. The weather inside my body is storming. To ground that energy, I sought out nutritive media. I decided to prioritize this podcast. The content could not be more perfect. Specifically, the episode just after the 2024 election. It’s my first listen but will not be my last. Deeply grateful. Visioning a story and breathing deeply.

I consistently come away from listening to one of these episodes with my mind-body-spirit full, like one who’s just enjoyed a great feast filled with new and tantalizing flavors. Some of what I taste perplexes me and my palette isn’t quite sure what to make of it. But I trust these chefs’ discernment and challenge myself to try all the things they serve up. Digesting it all takes time and I sometimes find myself burping for days. I’m learning to embrace the indigestion and hiccups as part of the sometimes uncomfortable process of integrating new ideas and experiences. Thank you, sisters, for all that you bring to the table.

Thank you. These sisters keep it real in a way not often found in podcasts, books, medias, in other words most monetized places… They reveal their own vulnerabilities in a way I so appreciate. Dean Spade… beautiful conversation!