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How Global Trade Wars Hurt Your Mental Health
Manage episode 475965635 series 3009146
The looming trade wars and AI revolution aren't just abstract economic concepts – they're about to hit your wallet, stress levels, and daily life harder than most realize. From skyrocketing prices on everything from guacamole to therapy apps, to job cuts as companies prioritize AI over humans despite higher implementation costs, this crisis will affect your physical and mental health in tangible ways. Discover how to prepare your lifestyle, mindset, and budget now before the economic pain becomes unbearable, and learn why getting ahead of these changes might actually improve your quality of life in surprising ways.
Topics Discussed:
- How tariffs on imported goods will directly increase prices for health and wellness products/services
- Why AI implementation costs are rising due to tariffs but companies will cut humans first anyway
- The psychological impact of economic instability and job insecurity on mental health
- How a potential global recession affects stress levels and wellness behaviors
- The compounding effect of news consumption and social media on economic anxiety
- Why now is the time to "Marie Kondo" your life before financial necessity forces you to
- How lifestyle simplification can lead to unexpected health and wellness benefits
- Why self-reliance will become increasingly important as economic systems face disruption
- The physical toll of potential career transitions as manufacturing jobs return
- How to prepare financially and mentally for the coming economic changes
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Manage episode 475965635 series 3009146
The looming trade wars and AI revolution aren't just abstract economic concepts – they're about to hit your wallet, stress levels, and daily life harder than most realize. From skyrocketing prices on everything from guacamole to therapy apps, to job cuts as companies prioritize AI over humans despite higher implementation costs, this crisis will affect your physical and mental health in tangible ways. Discover how to prepare your lifestyle, mindset, and budget now before the economic pain becomes unbearable, and learn why getting ahead of these changes might actually improve your quality of life in surprising ways.
Topics Discussed:
- How tariffs on imported goods will directly increase prices for health and wellness products/services
- Why AI implementation costs are rising due to tariffs but companies will cut humans first anyway
- The psychological impact of economic instability and job insecurity on mental health
- How a potential global recession affects stress levels and wellness behaviors
- The compounding effect of news consumption and social media on economic anxiety
- Why now is the time to "Marie Kondo" your life before financial necessity forces you to
- How lifestyle simplification can lead to unexpected health and wellness benefits
- Why self-reliance will become increasingly important as economic systems face disruption
- The physical toll of potential career transitions as manufacturing jobs return
- How to prepare financially and mentally for the coming economic changes
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MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok Subscribe to The Fit Mess on Youtube
Join our community in the Fit Mess Facebook group
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LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
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