{"name":"The Soothing Serpent- Mental Health, Politics, and You","short_name":"The Soothing Serpent- Mental Health, Politics, and You","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"<p>Politics can be overwhelming — the nonstop news cycle, polarization, and heated conversations take a toll on our mental health. <em>The Soothing Serpent</em> is a calm space to explore how politics affects our minds, relationships, and daily lives. Hosted by counselor Kristin Murray McLaughlin, each episode blends insight, coping strategies, and grounding moments to help you find clarity and resilience in a divided world.</p>","icons":[{"src":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/img/podbean-logo/podbean_79.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}