A Perfectly Imperfect Union: Reflecting on America 250 with Julia Krazt

In the latest episode of A Perfectly Imperfect Union, I head to The Hoosier State and connect with Julie Krazt. In 2000, Julie cast her very first vote alongside her mom. They picked different people, then went out to eat. No big deal. Twenty-six years later, she wonders if that moment is even possible anymore. Today she has mixed feelings about America and what she calls the myth of meritocracy. Her biggest hope for healing is restoring confidence in our elections, and remembering that every big name on the ballot started local. As she puts it, they came from somewhere. Plus, a professor’s view on why her students skip Apple and Google and name Buc-ee’s as a company they admire. To learn more about Julie, visit her website. And her question for you and her next guest is: How do you stay informed and still protect your mental health in a 24-hour news cycle? You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE on Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how to spend less time on your phone and more time on things that bring you joy. Also, find the support you need to navigate today’s uncertainty with more calm and grace. Receive a FREE copy of my book: “My Last Bad Day Shift.” We can also connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am.