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This episode is the video of the recent live-streamed Q&A Michaela Boehm​ and I offered. Please consider sharing these episodes among those who might find them helpful, and let me know what you think in the comments below. ... Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/pandemics-polarity-and-bang-for-your-buck-live-qa/ Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Stitcher – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’. … 0:00 - Intro and resources 03:01 - Fight of flight and de-escalating the nervous system 07:16 - On-the-spot de-escalation strategies 09:40 - Coping with being alone 14:28 - Meditation in intense circumstances 17:09 - Advice on online teaching and empathy 21:15 - Relational polarity in isolation 26:35 - Tips for social connection and community action when isolated 33:13 - Fear about getting sick and de-escalating oneself 39:30 - Solo retreat tips 47:20 - Rituals to enhance positive mood 53:30 - Isolation with a difficult teenager 57:27 - Meditation strategies when irritated by others in isolation 1:04:34 - Structure and looseness For workshops, teacher training and online courses: www.michaelaboehm.com To order Michaela's new book "The Wild Woman's Way": amzn.to/2BQ5WpY Steve’s ‘Guru Viking Podcast: Pandemic Series: https://www.guruviking.com/category/interviews/ Music by Steve James Brahma Vihara Phrases: 1. For Loving-Kindness: May _____ be happy. May ____ be peaceful. May _____ be safe. May _____ live with ease. 2. For Compassion: May _____ be free from suffering. May their suffering finally cease. 3. For Sympathetic Joy: May the happiness and good fortune of _____ always increase. 4. For Equanimity: ____ is/are the true heirs of their karma. ____'s happiness depends upon their actions and not upon my wishes for them. (Source: IntegratedDaniel.info)