{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GMC Podcast: Gay Man's Coaching & Personal Development","title":"You're Not Powerless: How To Show Up When The World Won't Shut Up","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1406,"description":"The world feels overwhelming right now. Between constant news cycles, social media outrage, and real-world crises, it's easy to feel powerless and burnt out.In this episode, Keegan breaks down why everything feels so heavy and more importantly, what you can actually do about it. He introduces the three circles of life: what you can't control, what you can influence, and what you can control. Where you put your energy matters.You'll learn why consuming endless news without taking action feeds powerlessness, how to stop arguing in comment sections (spoiler: you never win), and why your nervous system wasn't built to carry the weight of the entire world 24/7.Keegan shares real examples from GMC members who are staying consistent despite the chaos, and gives you three practical action steps to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.Key Takeaways:Why powerlessness comes from putting energy where you have no agencyThe difference between staying informed and being floodedHow to audit your consumption and protect your energyWhy community and honest conversations reduce fearYou don't honour the world by burning yourself outAction Steps:Audit your consumption (what, when, how much)Choose your influence lane and decide when to stopDouble down on what you can controlPlus GMC updates on the new training app features, blood work service launching in February, and upcoming events in Edinburgh and Leeds.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qI7LXwmeSlOjUohVMQ4GShilPQS3Icg1SJMBy315pgM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNWMx/NWFhMTIzMWMwOTNm/YmY2MzlkNWFlY2M2/YmUwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}