AceShowbiz - Sara Haines is a well-known talk show host, recognized for her role on The View. Recently, she expressed the emotional burden that her job places on her, particularly in light of the troubling events occurring globally.

With a career spanning various shows on NBC and ABC, Haines has been a staple on The View since 2016, aside from a brief hiatus. As an Independent voter with a liberal leaning, she often finds herself in disagreement with her co-hosts, leading to spirited discussions.

Despite her generally composed demeanor, there have been moments when Haines has faced challenges, including a notable incident last year when a guest breached her privacy. However, the most significant struggle for her lies in detaching from the emotional weight of the topics she discusses on air.

During a recent episode of the show’s podcast, Behind the Table, Haines candidly shared the profound impact that the state of the world has on her mental health. “All of a sudden, the weight of that brings you to your knees in a level that says the greater world is on fire. Your world is on fire. Why get out of bed?” she reflected, highlighting the intensity of her feelings.

Even in her personal time, Haines finds it challenging to escape the realities of current events. “With this job, you don’t have the luxury of just saying, ‘I really need to check out.’ This job, it is the headlines. It is stories. It’s what’s happening,” she explained, emphasizing the constant barrage of distressing news.

As she continued, Haines noted the lack of a safe space amid the chaos. “And with the world being what it is, it doesn’t matter who you run into. My husband, friends, everyone’s talking about it, right? So there’s no place to go,” she said, reflecting on the pervasive nature of these conversations.

This particular podcast episode aired during an especially emotional week for The View, as the hosts discussed the tragic death of Alex Pretti following an interaction with Border Patrol agents. This event came shortly after the death of Renee Good in a separate incident involving ICE agents, underscoring the gravity of the issues they confront.

To cope with the overwhelming news cycle, Haines turns to her family for solace. She shares three children with her husband, attorney Max Shifrin, and has been married for over ten years. The couple made the decision to leave New York City for New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking a more peaceful environment for their family.

“I try to tap into like putting my phone aside when I’m with them, which I already do, and just, we go sledding, we play Rummikub, anything I can do because they’re my favorite people anyway. But the world hasn’t tainted them yet,” Haines shared, indicating how spending time with her children serves as a crucial mental health break.

As we navigate through these challenging times, it is important to take care of our mental health. How do you manage your well-being amid the ongoing turmoil in the world? Share your thoughts in the comments.