How do we find joy when life feels heavy?

In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma expert and author Dr. MC McDonald shares practical ways to invite joy into your life—even during times of pain and uncertainty.

Through the lens of neuroscience and lived experience, Dr. McDonald offers gentle tools for healing through joy, cultivating emotional safety, and finding light in the dark.

Together, we explore:

• The science of joy and trauma recovery
• How to create micro-moments of happiness without guilt
• Why joy is an act of resilience and resistance
• Simple practices to nurture softness, presence, and hope

If you’re seeking ways to reconnect with peace and meaning amid hardship, this conversation will guide you toward healing, one pocket of joy at a time.

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Can grief spark global change?

In this powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, climate justice leader and author Abby Reyes shares the story behind her memoir, Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice.

After losing her partner and fellow land defender in Colombia, Abby turned unimaginable grief into a movement for environmental justice. Through writing and activism, she found healing—and a way to honor those who came before her.

Together, we explore:

• How personal grief can fuel collective activism
• Writing as a path to healing and reclaiming voice
• Seeking justice amid loss and unanswered questions
• The link between personal healing and planetary restoration

Tune in for a story of resilience, remembrance, and the power of transforming pain into purpose.

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Suicide in the Construction Industry: Prevention, Awareness, and Saving Lives

In this urgent episode of Normalize The Conversation, Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, exposes the alarming suicide rates in one of America’s largest industries and shares strategies to save lives.

We cover:✅ Why construction workers face unique mental health risks✅ The difference between prevention, intervention, and postvention✅ How to create a culture of support and safety on job sites✅ Actionable steps employers, coworkers, and communities can take

This episode is essential for anyone invested in workplace mental health, suicide prevention, and building safer work environments.

🎧 Listen now—because having the conversation could save a life.

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