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Why I Stopped Letting Trump Live in My Head

Why I Stopped Letting Trump Live in My Head

How meditation helps me cope with Trump, chronic illness, and the stress of modern life.

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Ben Cohen
May 30, 2025
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by Ben Cohen

As many Banter readers know, I’ve been struggling with some fairly serious health issues over the past couple of years.

I was diagnosed with anemia in 2023, a condition that left me unable to walk up hills, go to sleep, or focus on anything for more than a few minutes at a time. After a battery of tests and unpleasant examinations, it was d…

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