Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in an endless loop of checking the news? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Hygge Nurse, Dr. Rachel Zimmer shares why our brains are wired to fixate on negative news, how the constant stream of updates impacts our nervous system, and—most importantly—how to break free from the stress cycle while still staying informed.

With science-backed strategies and simple mindfulness techniques, Rachel walks us through ways to calm our bodies, set intentional news consumption habits, and take meaningful action instead of spiraling into helplessness. If the weight of the world feels heavy right now, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why doomscrolling triggers stress and anxiety (the science behind negativity bias)

✅ How the news cycle is designed to keep you hooked—and how to disengage

✅ Quick nervous system resets, including the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method and vagus nerve activation

✅ Practical ways to set healthier news consumption boundaries

✅ How to transform anxiety into action for positive change

✅ The power of community, joy, and nature in restoring balance

Try This Challenge:

Pick one small action from today’s episode and try it this week! Whether it’s setting a news check-in time, practicing a grounding exercise, or swapping doomscrolling for a mindful moment—pay attention to how it makes you feel. Let me know what works for you!

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📌 Connect with me:

• Website: www.hyggeabode.com
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• Email: rachel@hyggeabode.com

💛 Thanks for being here. See you next time!