Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the upsetting events happening in the world, wondering how to protect your own energy amidst it all? Our brain processes negative news and positive news differently, influencing not just our mental state but also our body's physiological responses including our health.   In this enlightening IQ episode, Brandy dives deep into a listener's question: Should we tune into global news and potentially distressing events during our healing journey, or does turning away equate to spiritual bypassing?  Brandy offers scientifically-backed insights that shine a light on the balance between staying informed versus prioritizing healing and well-being.   Brandy discusses how shifting your own energy can contribute to a global change in consciousness and shares empowering insights into taking in information in a healthy way without succumbing to fear or getting stuck in negativity or sacrificing awareness of the world around you.  Don't miss out on these valuable takeaways—tune in now and discover how to heal while staying connected! Come join us! Additional links and resources:  Email contact: support@brandygillmore.com Website: https://brandygillmore.com Free Self-Healing Training: https://brandygillmore.com/healing Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dEbqRYqY_0 Topics: consciousness, healing, self-healing, stress, empowerment, optimism