With the new “shelter in place” order in six Bay Area counties, even more people will spend their days working from home, avoiding public spaces and switching from a handshake to an elbow bump in the coming weeks. Social distancing can be a big adjustment, and staying connected is a key part of maintaining a sense of normalcy.
With the help of our listeners, we’ve rounded up a number of podcasts that offer great companionship during these isolating times. With pods that heal, keep the important news coming and spotlight people doing great things in their communities, we’ve put them all in a Spotify playlist you can follow at the bottom of the page.
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A show for healing
Truth Be Told
KQED’s advice show for and by people of color, Truth Be Told, is back for a second season with host Tonya Mosley, and the first episode dives into the question, “How are black Americans expected to overcome and thrive in this country without the necessary mechanisms of healing?” Mosley and her guest, author Kiese Laymon, talk about family, trauma and healing in today’s world. Plus, the show’s latest Spotify playlist features extra loving music.
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