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One writer's trip to city hall shows how local civic engagement can keep you sane in chaotic times.
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In this episode
- How one person found purpose through local political involvement
- What partisan theatrics at a city council meeting actually look like
- Why showing up locally matters even when opposition feels overwhelming
- A ground-level look at a real midterm election fight in Vista, California
About this episode
Writer/activist/mostly sane person Rachel Michelle Fernandes tells the story of how she got here and talks about how we could all use a little Psychic Rehab right about now. She also discusses how showing up and being civically engaged is a way to stay sane, even when facing tough opposition. She talks to local politicians in the city of Vista, California and takes a trip to city hall to witness some majorly bogus partisan theatrics. Featuring Vista mayoral candidate Joe Green and city council candidate for district 1 Corinna Contreras.Corrina Contreras
https://www.representvista.com/
Joe Green
https://joegreenformayor2018.com/
Vista City Council Meetings
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About Psychic Rehab
Triggers, trauma, and overwhelm, oh my! What happens when artists, activists, and everyday folk get that not-so-sane feeling? And what are some of the less conventional ways we get grounded and reconnect to the physical world when everything seems so out of control?
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