#55: Inside the Israel-Gaza Conflict with Jacki Mercer: Mental-Health, Emotions, & Misinformation

Curious about navigating complex issues like the Israeli-Gaza conflict and misinformation?   In this episode, we're joined by Jacki Mercer, a seasoned world traveler, writer, and co-host of the podcast "On the Edge with Britt and Jacki." Join us for an insightful conversation as we dive deep into complex topics like the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, addressing key themes such as mental health and the pervasive issue of misinformation. Jacki brings her unique perspective, having lived in Israel, providing an intimate understanding of the conflict's emotional impact.   Tune in to discover tips for having effective conversations with those who hold different perspectives and how you can be empowered to safeguard your mental health during challenging times.   “[It’s important] to learn when and how to shut off when you need to, giving yourself grace to feel what you need to feel.” - Jacki   You’re going to leave this episode with…   A glimpse into Jacki's travel experiences and her life in Israel   Strategies for how you can preserve your mental well-being in times of crisis   Insight into the concept of 'whataboutism' and how you can address it    Jacki shares her emotional responses and feelings to the Israel-Gaza conflict   Tools you can use to combat misinformation and disinformation   Questions you can ask yourself if you want to know more about the Israel-Palestine conflict   Some reasons why America has the relationship it does with Israel   Ways you can combat your own personal bias and expand critical thinking    Tips for ways you can have productive conversations with those who hold differing opinions   An awareness of the power of positive and negative thoughts on your well-being   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will help you gain new perspectives   -----   Leave a Review:   If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man     What is the Manhood Experiment? It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!     For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
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