Day 25 of our 30-day challenge on bridging our divides.

Throughout this series, we’ve explored everything from misinformation to emotional regulation to respectful disagreement. We’ve heard from experts on how to talk across political divides and how to shift from debate to deep listening.

But with only a few days left in our challenge, it’s time to return to a fundamental question — one that so many people ask:

“What’s the first step I should take to build bridges?”

Because wanting less division is one thing.Knowing how to begin is another.

To help us with that first step is Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology at UC Santa Barbara and author of the award-winning book Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide.

Tania shares a simple, actionable starting point anyone can take — no matter your politics, no matter your comfort level — that makes real connection possible.

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be curious.

Learn more: OutrageOverload.net

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The First Step Toward Bridging - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 25