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77% of adults said the future of the nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. When anxiety is high, it can be more important than ever to lean into self-care routines to manage stress. And today's guests say that strategies managing election stress aren't that different than managing everyday stress. Today, interfaith chaplain Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska joins us to talk about managing election stress, and staying resilient in the midst of uncertainty. We also hear from Kate Dias, a math teacher at the Manchester School district and president of the Connecticut Education Association. We hear about the conversations she’s having with her students. GUESTS: Patricia Crouse: Professor of Political Science at the University of New Haven Susan Raff: Chief Capitol Reporter, WFSB TV Jonathan Wharton: associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska: assistant director in the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, at Wesleyan U