The Soothing Serpent- Mental Health, Politics, and You

Bridges at the Table: Staying Grounded When Family Gets Political

The holidays are coming—and so are the tough conversations. In this Soothing Serpent episode, “Bridges at the Table,” I talk about navigating political differences with family, protecting your peace, and finding small ways to stay kind (and sane) this season.

Hate, Pride, and Shame in America- Body Image

In this episode of The Soothing Serpent, Kristin M. Murray explores the tangled emotions of body image in America — through the lenses of hate, pride, and shame.Drawing on Health at Every Size, neuroscience, and the quiet wisdom of self-compassion, Kristin guides listeners toward understanding the nervous system’s response to stigma and the power of dignity in healing.This isn’t an episode about changing your body — it’s about coming home to it.

Hate, Pride, and Shame in America — Poverty

“Poverty is not a lack of character. It’s a lack of connection.”This episode of The Soothing Serpent invites listeners into a deep exploration of America’s moral and emotional landscape.Through psychology, history, and the voice of Dr. King, Kristin  reminds us that empathy is infrastructure, dignity is regulation, and liberation — like breath — belongs to all of us.

Money, Mind & Body: Navigating Financial Stress in Turbulent Times

Money worries can hijack our peace. This episode looks at the link between finances, the nervous system, and healing—plus a grounding practice to restore safety and stability.

Waiting at the Gate: The Mental Health Cost of Legal Immigration

Waiting can wound as deeply as loss — and legal immigration is a long lesson in waiting. This episode uncovers the mental and emotional cost of doing everything “right,” while offering compassion, grounding, and hope for renewal.

A Tangled Government and a Tense Mind

As the U.S. faces another government shutdown, this warm, reflective episode explores how political instability fuels collective anxiety. Blending policy insight with mental-health wisdom, it closes with a serpent-inspired grounding exercise to help you find calm and stability amid uncertainty.