In this episode of Heart + Head Work, we sit down with Ali, a journalist and community voice deeply embedded in the flow of information, culture, and change.

Together, we explore what it means to stay engaged in a world that feels overwhelming—how to care deeply without burning out, and how to move from reactive outrage into something more grounded, sustained, and meaningful.

Ali offers a powerful reframe: the difference between anger and outrage—and why one may be essential for long-term change, while the other keeps us stuck in cycles of reaction.

This conversation moves from the personal to the collective, touching on media, responsibility, and the deeper systems shaping our lives. At the center of it all is a question many of us are quietly holding:

How do we stay in the work—without losing ourselves?

Together, we unpack:
- The difference between anger and outrage—and why it matters
- How outrage cycles can exhaust and distract us
- What it means to cultivate sustainable emotional engagement
- The idea that our “social contract” may be breaking down
- Media consumption, information overload, and staying informed without burnout
- Finding your role in the midst of complex societal issues
- Why long-term change requires steadiness, not spikes
- How community care and small actions still matter

Resources mentioned in this episode
Utah Abortion Fund
A community-based organization providing financial support and access to abortion care in Utah.

Hotline + support access:
https://utabortionfund.org/

You can also support their work through monthly or one-time donations, helping ensure continued access to care for those who need it.

Find Ali Vallarta at https://saltlake.citycast.fm/

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