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2 episodes with hands racialized trauma
2 episodes with hands racialized trauma
2 episodes with hands racialized trauma
2 episodes with hands racialized trauma
Anjuli Sherin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, resilience-building and cultivating joy. Since 2003 her practice has been working primarily with Immigrant, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Muslim & LGBTQI populations. In addition to over 30000 hours of individual and group work, she is the creator of three programs: five-day, 12-week and 10-month-long Cultivating Resilience, including a five-day residential retreat in Hawaii on Embodying Joy.Anjuli has been widely recognized for her unique achievements in the mental health field. In 2007 she received the Emerging Leader Award from the E-women network, a nationwide business community, where she shared her award-winning essay in front of a live audience of 2500 and to thousands more online. Anjuli has also been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, as a finalist of the O Magazine/White House Leadership Project.In This EpisodeAnjuli's websiteJoyous Resilience: A Path to Individual Healing and Collective Thriving in an Inequitable World, Anjuli SherinMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa MenakemAnjuli's Guided Meditations---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
Episode 16: For the Love of Healing “For the Love of.. Series” launches the first episode of the series: For the Love of Healing. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome two special guests to the studio, both guests known in Wabanaki territory for their commitment to healing. Chief Clarissa Sabattis and Steve Knockwood talk about their personal stories of healing and how their work provides healing opportunities to others. Our guests' deep commitment to indigenous people and all people who wish to heal, is both apparent and extraordinary. Sacred stories of healing are heard throughout this special episode, providing hope to all who listen. The Aunties could not have thought of a better way to begin our month of LOVE together. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring to you Yo Yo Ma! This week, sit back, breathe deep, lean and listen, each day healing is so near.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Chief Clarissa Sabattis - Chief SabattisSteve Knockwood - A Cultural Connection Drives Personal Transformation Journey MagazineHoulton Band of Maliseet Indians Tibe - Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Littleton, MEMi'kmaq Tribe - Mi'kmaq Nation Presque Isle, MEResidential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous FoundationMeduxnekeag River - Meduxnekeag River - WikipediaSharon Tomah Jordan - Meet Our Team | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessImelda Pearly - Dr. Imelda Perley, OpolahsomuwehsResmaa Menakeem, “My Grandmother's Hands” - My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: Menakem, ResmaaUnmarked Graves Discovery - Canada: 751 unmarked graves found at residential school , Why So Many Children Died at Indian Residential SchoolsMIECHV - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting ProgramUnity - Unity, Inc. – United National Indian Tribal YouthPenobscot Nation Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council Opportunity House - Wabanaki Recovery HomesWabanaki Care Line – 1-844-844-2622 Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Steve Knockwood Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Chapter 1:Summary of My Grandmother's Hands"My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem explores the deep-seated impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities. The book emphasizes how experiences of racism are not only psychological but also embodied, manifesting in the body's muscle memory. Menakem draws on his background as a trauma therapist to address the importance of understanding the racialized trauma that has been passed down through generations.The book is structured around the concepts of trauma, resilience, and healing, focusing particularly on the differences in how white people, Black people, and police experience and process trauma. Menakem highlights the need for somatic practices—those that engage the body—as a means to understand and heal from these traumas. He advocates for a communal approach to healing, urging readers to engage in self-reflection, listening, and empathetic dialogue to foster deeper connections and understanding across racial lines.Overall, Menakem's work calls for recognition of the historical context of racial dynamics, and it offers pathways toward healing that embrace both individual and collective experiences. The book serves as both a guide for personal growth and a call to action for social change, advocating for a future where healing from racial trauma is embraced and pursued collectively.Chapter 2:The Theme of My Grandmother's Hands"My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem is a profound exploration of the impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities, along with pathways toward healing. Here are some key plot points, character development aspects, and thematic ideas from the book: Key Plot Points:1. Introduction to Racial Trauma: Menakem introduces the concept of racialized trauma, explaining how the impacts of systemic racism have been passed down through generations, affecting both Black bodies and white bodies differently.2. Mind-Body Connection: The author emphasizes the importance of the connection between body and mind, demonstrating how trauma is stored in our bodies and how it can manifest in various physical and psychological symptoms.3. Personal Narratives: Through personal anecdotes and stories, Menakem illustrates how his own experiences with racism and trauma shaped his understanding of healing. He shares memories of his grandmother and their connection, using this relationship to symbolize deeper cultural and historical ties.4. Healing Practices: The book elaborates on specific practices, such as somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and embodying empathy, which can aid individuals in processing trauma and moving toward healing.5. Call to Collective Healing: Menakem stresses that individual healing must also be complemented by collective awareness and action to address systemic racism and promote a healthier society. Character Development:- Resmaa Menakem: The author uses his own life and experiences as a lens through which to explore racial trauma. His development involves recognizing the depth of trauma he has inherited, seeking healing, and becoming an advocate for others to do the same.- Cultural Figures: Throughout the text, Menakem invokes ancestral figures (like his grandmother) to give context to his journey and emphasize the importance of heritage in understanding personal and communal trauma.- Communities: The development of the communities discussed in the book reflects a spectrum of experiences with trauma, resilience, and opportunities for healing. Menakem invites readers to see themselves in these communities and consider their own roles in the healing process. Thematic Ideas:1. Intergenerational Trauma: Menakem delves into how...
What if unlocking a deeper connection with yourself and your partner was a skill you could cultivate? In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Tantra with the knowledgeable Shiva J, a certified Tantra Educator and transformative empowerment coach. With a diverse background encompassing Kundalini Yoga, somatic bodywork, life coaching, and more, Shiva J guides us through the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding Tantra. Delving into its roots, we discuss the multifaceted aspects of Tantra and explore how it can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation. Shiva J sheds light on the different forms of Tantra, exploring how it can enhance intimacy in relationships, along with providing a glimpse into a new dating experience known as Tantra speed dating. You will also discover a brief guided Tantric breath exercise that you can begin using today. Tune in for an exploration into the world of Tantra where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding. “Tantra is the art and ritual of falling in love with yourself” - Shiva J You're going to leave this episode with… What tantra is and what it isn't Ways in which Shiva J has used tantra to help transform his clients lives How tantra can build more intimacy with your partner Is tantra just sex? The danger of tantra What trauma is and different ways people experience it How Tantra will allow you to love yourself more Examples of every day people who would use tantra The difference between white tantra and red tantra How teaching men and women differs in tantra and which sex Shiva J finds harder to work with What tantra speed dating is and how it compares to modern online dating The Manhood Experiment of the week that will leave you with a Tantric breath exercise you can do right now --- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe' so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man What is the Manhood Experiment? It's a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more! For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on: Instagram @ManhoodExperiment Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment Threads @ManhoodExperiment Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com Resources Mentioned: Shiva J - https://shivaj.com/ Resource List: 1. "Kularnava Tantra" translated by Satyananda Saraswati 2. "The Yoga of Power: Tantra, Shakti, and the Secret Way" by Julius Evola 3. "Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire" by Lama Yeshe 4. "Hevajra Tantra: A Critical Study" by David Snellgrove 5. "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis (focused on Kashmir Shaivism) 6. "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy" by Georg Feuerstein 7. "The Roots of Tantra" by Katherine Anne Harper and Robert L. Brown 8. "Tantra in Practice" edited by David Gordon White 9. "Tantra Unveiled" by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait 10. "The Roots of Tantra" by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) 11. "The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy, and Practice" by Georg Feuerstein 12. "The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga" by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) 13. "The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You" (1971) by Dorothy Bryant "The Red Book" (1914-1930) by Carl Jung 14. "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem 15. "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" (1989) by Margot Anand "Sex Matters" (1969) by Osho "Siddhartha" (1922) by Herman Hesse 16. "Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love" (1997) by Daniel Odier 17. "From Sex to Superconsciousness" (2006) by Osho 18. "Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing" (2002) by Jed McKenna 19. "I Am That" (1973) by Nisargadatta Maharaj 20. "The Book of Secrets: 112 Meditations to Discover the Mystery Within" (2010) by Osho 21. "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961) by Robert A. Heinlein 22. "Women of Light: The New Sacred Prostitute" (1994) by Kenneth Ray Stubbs 23. "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness" (2017) by Peter Levine 24. "Mysteries of the Dark Moon" (1992) by Demetra George 25. "Spinning Straw into Gold" (2006) by Joan Gould 26. "The Recognition Sutras" (2017) by Christopher Wallis
In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Star Rose Bond, LCSW joins to discuss the topic of using psychedelic-assisted therapy to address intergenerational trauma. As seen in Huffpost, Vice and Psychology Today, Star Rose is a Renegade Psychotherapist, Social Activist, Clinical Supervisor for PEARL Institute and Co-Founder of Life Camp. With a Bachelor's degree from NYU and a master's from Columbia, Star brings 15 years of clinical trauma therapeutic services and experience serving marginalized, under-resourced and at risk populations specializing in harm reduction and PTSD recovery. In this conversation, Star introduces the topic of intergenerational trauma and explores how psychedelic experiences may be leveraged to address this pernicious condition. She begins by explaining what intergenerational trauma means, how it gets passed down, and how it manifests. Star talks about the importance of psychedelic therapists and facilitators having awareness of trauma-informed modalities in order to better serve these populations. She also discusses the complexities of addressing generational trauma, and how it can often be difficult to process sensitive topics within the family unit. However, in conclusion, Star emphasizes that the capacity to heal is an intrinsic aspect of human existence, and that even in particularly dark moments, it is possible to get in touch with this possibility. In this episode you'll hear: How the conditions of Capitalism produce and exacerbate chronic stress The profound impact of neglect and abuse in early childhood The unique experience of intergenerational trauma for BIPOC peoples and the recent rekindling of a spirit of connection in these communities due to psychedelic medicines How processing intergenerational trauma can transform familial relationships Ethical and practical considerations for facilitators and therapists guiding clients through psychedelic experiences aimed at resolving deep-seated trauma What to look for in a psychedelic-assisted therapist or facilitator Quotes: “Just because you have several students or several clients who've experienced the same trauma, don't make the assumption that they're all experiencing it the same way. Or maybe you'll meet a client who has had trauma similar to yours—don't assume that they have undergone the same emotional impact or psychological impact as you. The truth of the matter is we are complex beings. We have so many different moving variables that go into our psychology and that essentially indicate or play a role in how we respond to things.” [8:43] “We can't always express or understand why things happen the way they do. But, we can start to make meaning through a spiritual understanding which in turn lends itself to a sense of ease and comfort.” [22:20] “When you are going into these experiences as a facilitator—whatever your background is—it is of the utmost importance that you are hyper cognizant and hyper aware of the harms that can be caused by not being aware of the ways in which you can navigate someone else's trauma as it shows up.” [25:02] Links: Star's website Star on Instagram Previous episode: Can Your Genes Predict Response to MDMA Therapy? with Dr. Dave Rabin MD, PhD Previous episode: Warning Signs When Selecting a Psychedelic Facilitator with Juliana Mulligan Previous episode: How to Choose a Psychedelic Facilitator or Retreat Center with Joël Brierre My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem SHINE Support website Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui
Join Kirsten and Matt as they talk with returning and favorite Bulldog Educator guest, Crystal Green-Braswell. We talk about focus with adults, the need for purposeful use of AI with our teachers and students, and the issues around cell-phones in the classroom. Books mentioned by Crystal: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem and Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar Contact information for Cyrstal Green-Braswell: email: crystalgreenbraswell@gmail.com LinkedIN: Crystal Green-Braswell .sims@gmail.com And Dr. Jen Clifden at www.drjenclifden.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or X @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.
Resmaa Menakem is a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies andThe Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/resmaa-menakemSend us a Text Message.Save 10% on tuition for the Next Economy MBA, a nine-month facilitated cohort by the LIFT Economy team. Use PODCASTMBA at checkout. Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mbaSupport the Show.
324. The Embodied Path to Healing Racialized Trauma with Resmaa Menakem Author, therapist, licensed clinical worker, racialized trauma expert, Resmaa Menakem discusses the concepts of somatic abolitionism, and the importance of embodied anti-racist practices. Discover: -The difference between clean and dirty pain; -What white people need to do in order to help create an anti-racist society; and -Why we should shift from looking at the personal to looking at the historical to heal our traumas. On Resmaa: Resmaa Menakem is an author, agent of change, therapist, and licensed clinical worker specializing in racialized trauma, communal healing, and cultural first aid. As the leading proponent of Somatic Abolitionism – an embodied anti-racist practice for living and culture building – Resmaa is the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions and the Cultural Somatics Institute. Resmaa works at the intersections of anti-racism, communal healing, and embodied purpose, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning, Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy—And What You Can Do About It, and The Stories from My Grandmother's Hands, a children's picture book with actor T. Mychael Rambo and illustrator Leroy Campbell. In 2023, Resmaa released an on-demand self-paced course titled Healing Racialized Trauma: Somatic Abolitionism for Every Body. You can learn more about Resmaa and his work at www.resmaa.com. Work with Resmaa: https://blackoctopussociety.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Miller (he/they) is the Co-Founder + CEO of IDEAS xLab, which uses the art of storytelling and community collaboration to impact public health. Through its (Un)Known Project, IDEAS xLab is working to unearth and honor the names and stories of Black enslaved people in Kentucky and beyond. IDEAS xLab is based in Louisville, Kentucky, with a national scope of work. · Connect with Josh Miller on LinkedIn · Follow IDEAS xLab on LinkedIn · Learn more at the IDEAS xLab website · Learn more at the (Un)Known Project website · Subscribe to the (Un)Known Project YouTube channel · Visit the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky · Visit On the Banks of Freedom public art installation in Louisville, Kentucky · Book recommendation: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem · Book recommendation: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
“Here's what I would say: peace will happen when people invest in cultivating peace as opposed to war. Peace will happen. And one thing I know, for me, I know peace, I know I will never see it, but maybe I can put something in place to where I leave something here and my children's, children's, children's grandchildren can nibble off of and feed on what I've left here the same way I feed off of Frederick Douglass's stuff.” So says therapist and social worker Resmaa Menakem, author of the New York Times bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies and originator of the Somatic Abolitionist movement. I met Resmaa many years ago, when he was one of the few voices in this space—Resmaa calls himself a communal provocateur and this is true, as his work challenges all of us to recognize and acknowledge that we're scared. And that much of this fear is ancient. We were supposed to talk today about trauma in relationships, but our time together took a different turn—Resmaa jumped at the opportunity to put me in my familial and familiar fear. It's hard, or at least it was for me, but hopefully you'll stick with us to see how this works. This is the third part of a series on trauma, and it won't surprise you to hear that Resmaa also trained with Peter Levine. MORE FROM RESMAA MENAKEM: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy—And What You Can Do About It The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning Resmaa's Website Follow Resmaa on Instagram RELATED EPISODES: PART 1: James Gordon, M.D., “A Toolkit for Working with Trauma” PART 2: Peter Levine, Ph.D, “Where Trauma Lives in the Body” Thomas Hubl: “Feeling into the Collective Presence” Gabor Maté, M.D.: “When Stress Becomes Illness” Galit Atlas, PhD: “Understanding Emotional Inheritance” Thomas Hubl: “Processing Our Collective Past” Richard Schwartz, PhD: “Recovering Every Part of Ourselves” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author of “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” is a visionary Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist and master trainer. Resmaa is a leading voice in today's conversation on racialized trauma.As a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions, a leadership consultancy firm, Resmaa Menakem dedicates his expertise to coaching leaders through civil unrest, organizational change, and community building.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2020/15/10/next-economy-now
If I told you there was a passive intervention that could help your kiddo and your family increase the window of tolerance in the way the world is received, would you believe me? Well today, I'm sharing a conversation on exactly that — it's called the Safe and Sound Protocol, and it's essentially a therapeutic listening program designed to support emotional regulation and neuroception. I was first introduced to SSP by a therapist our family was working with and I wanted to know more about how it works, and how it can support kids who have what Dr. Mona Delahooke refers to as a less-sturdy nervous system platform. I reached out to educator, author, and bodyworker Autum Romano to join me for this conversation, as she is passionate about nervous system regulation as a foundation for transformative whole health. Autum, who is also neurodivergent and twice-exceptional, is known for her intuitive healing approach. She recently collaborated with Dr. Porges on a case study for his upcoming book on the benefits of the Safe and Sound Protocol, and last year published her own childrens' book called Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory, which introduces polyvagal theory in an easy-to-understand way. In this conversation, we talk about what neuroception is and why it's critical to helping our kids develop a felt sense of safety, as well as what the Safe and Sound Protocol actually is. She explains how it essentially re-patterns the brain's nervous system through listening, creates a safe space for brain and body integration, and leads to impactful, long-lasting results. This is a fascinating conversation about polyvagal, neuroception, and nervous system support that definitely left me wanting to know, and experience, more. I hope you get a lot out of it. About Autum Romano Autum Romano is an educator, author, and bodyworker who's passionate about nervous system regulation as a foundation for transformative whole health. Autum holds certifications as a Neuromuscular Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Safe and Sound Protocol Provider, Craniosacral Therapist, Reiki Master, and Certified Trauma Informed Care Provider with over 27 years in the field and more than 25,000 massages given. Known for her intuitive healing approach, Autum is also neurodivergent and twice-exceptional. She recently collaborated with Dr. Porges on a case study for his upcoming book on the benefits of the Safe and Sound Protocol. In collaboration with her son, Autum has authored a children's book titled Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory. Crafted for pre-readers and individuals with dyslexia, their goal is to democratize the Polyvagal Theory, viewing it as a user manual for the body. They aim to make this valuable knowledge accessible to a diverse and inclusive audience. Things you'll learn: How neuroception works to detect safety or threat without conscious awareness The ways in which body work can help individuals understand their neuroception What the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is and how it stimulates the ventral branch of the vagus nerve through music The benefits of going through the SSP on our kids' window of tolerance and nervous system How Autum's book Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory introduces polyvagal theory to kids of all ages Resources mentioned: Autum Romano's website Autum on Instagram Autum on Facebook Body Wisdom and the Polyvagal Theory by Autum Romano Dr. Stephen Porges and Polyvagal Theory Safe and Sound Protocol My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Deb Dana's website, Rhythm of Regulation Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana Deb Dana on Befriending Our Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory (Tilt Parenting Podcast) To receive 10 percent of Autum's Safe & Sound Protocol Home Program, use the code TILT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE SUMMARY: Research consistently supports the value of taking a trauma-informed approach to reduce re-traumatization, improve outcomes, and foster trust and collaboration between professionals, children, and families. In this episode, Kristina Coleman, LMSW, MPA, joins co-hosts Tony DeVincenzo and Ilana Lezama-Beausejour to discuss the intergenerational trauma approach and working with families of color. Throughout their conversation, Kristina shares insights into some of the life experiences of past generations and their impact on the present day. The discussion explores ways professionals can shift their mindset and practices to better serve and support families of color. Topics in this episode: Definitions (4:04) Intergenerational trauma approach (9:02) Working with families of color (11:33) Life experiences and Intergenerational Trauma (17:00) Understanding history (20:30) Enhance professional skills (28:37) Recommendations (37:48) Organization support for workers of color (39:35) GUEST: Kristina Coleman LMSW, MPA, is the Vice President of Child Advocacy and Mental Health Programs at Safe Horizon the nation's largest victim service agency, and the Founder/CEO of youRmore counseling & services. She has served in the social services for over 14 years specializing in child welfare, family reunification, trauma treatment, mental health, program implementation, development, and non-profit leadership. Kristina holds a master's degree in social work leadership from Hunter College and a Master of Public Administration from Mercy University. She has held multiple roles at both the direct service and leadership level. Kristina provides training and consulting around engagement and mental health practices for families of color and the impact intergenerational trauma. Through her teachings she aims to reform systems and create true diversity, equity, and inclusion. She believes if people want to see real change, they must first understand history. Kristina serves as a board member for the National Association of Social Workers NYC Chapter, The New York State Children Alliances, Center for Safety and Change, and the YMCA OF Rockland. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton: https://a.co/d/ajfCyNa Black Families in Therapy: Understanding the African American Experience by Nancy Boyd-Franklin: https://a.co/d/6oDQVZD My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem: https://a.co/d/aoKr01r Virtues and Values: The African and African American Experience by Peter J. Paris: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800636619?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JMZG1C5GGNV3M6Y1Y4G9 Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting by Terrie M. Williams: https://a.co/d/21aQAaj Connect with Kristina Coleman at Kristina.Coleman@safehorizon.org Safe Horizon: https://www.safehorizon.org Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.
Note: This episode contains content about trauma. Listener discretion is advised.The path toward hope and healing is often charted through pain, suffering, loss, and grief.Coming from two decades spent studying post-traumatic stress disorder, researcher and clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Eriksson Cynthia has worked with individuals and communities in the wake of major tragedy. Her psychological and spiritual perspectives emerge from first hand experience with Cambodian children exposed to the atrocities of war, Ugandan refugees, Haitian victims of earthquake catastrophe and infrastructure collapse, or at home in Pasadena tending to frontline workers who are often left burned out and traumatized from relief work.Cynthia Eriksson discusses how to pursue resilience and recovery by reflecting on the role of faith and spirituality; habits and rhythms of life; and relationships and community.How should we understand the difference between resilience and thriving?Resilience focuses on the adaptive capacities that people need to bounce back from trauma, creating the capacity to bounce back, and the skills to increase one's ability and agility to recover. Whereas thriving refers to adaptive growth through adversity, trauma, challenges, and opportunities, all the while in pursuit of one's purpose.Both resilience and thriving recognize the complexities of life, and both affirm and require the actualization of human agency.In this conversation with Cynthia Eriksson, we discuss:How leaders and helpers and caretakers can identify trauma in themselves, and come to recognize, accept, and respond.The importance of paying attention to our brains, bodies, and environment.The 5 R's of resilience to trauma and recovery from trauma.Spiritual responses to suffering and pain—which can often result in incredibly profound experiences with God—and this includes expressing anger at God within a struggle.And practically, we talk about how to deal with avoidance, defensiveness, and blaming others or ourselves—basically, the potentially destructive nature of coping mechanisms.And we close with a beautiful grounding practice that connects us all to our bodies and emotions, to engage trauma, and stay on the path to thriving.Show NotesResource: "Thriving through Trauma: Five R's for Resilience and Recovery" (via thethrivecenter.org)Resource: "Practice: The Five R's of Resilience and Recovery" (via thethrivecenter.org)Resilience versus thriving—what's the difference?What is trauma? A threat to existence.Extending from trauma to suffering and helping other people build resilience and recoverCynthia Eriksson's personal experience of trauma (and not realizing it)Problem solving and seeking control as a coping mechanism and defense against acknowledging and dealing with traumaDissociationExperiencing trauma is not the same thing as being traumatizedFight, flight, freeze, or fawn (”tend and befriend”)The symptoms of trauma and areas of disruptionWhat happens in our bodiesWhat happens in our minds (thinking)What happens in our relationshipsWhat happens in our sense of meaning, justice, and making sense of the worldResilience“What are some of the things that we can all do that help us to build some muscles when it comes to navigating life's suffering?Resilience as a skill everyone can cultivate through personal growth, rather than a static trait“Neurons that fire together wire together.”The Five R's of Resilience Regulation: bodies and emotions Reflection and Right Thinking: truth and factual acceptance Relationships: community, connection, friendship, and support Respite and Rest: disengagement and Sabbath healing Reason: meaning and transcendenceHow to deal with big, overwhelming feelings in the wake of trauma.Grounding and settling practices: feeling where you are. “I'm here now, and I'm safe.”Lament as a healthy spiritual response to traumaAnger at and with GodSpiritual practice of lamentAsking a hard question of God: “Why aren't you here, God?”Lament and anger at God as a practice to stay in relationship with God“There's this tension of: “If I show up for God, will God show up for me?”Orienting to the pain and suffering of others: “How do I show up for the people that are around me who are in pain what does it mean for me to actually open myself up to the pain of others and stay present?”“Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly.” (Micah 6:8)Coping mechanisms: substances, shopping, Netflix, avoidanceUnhealthy responses to trauma-based emotion: the dangers of replaying, ruminating, and regrettingRumination is not a constructive processing.What kind of grace can I show myself?Book: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesBook: Lisa Najavits, Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance AbuseGuided meditative practice: GroundingExplaining the science behind Grounding PracticesPractical ways to get helpBook: Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Braim, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaBook: Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political TerrorBook: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (currently under website maintenance as of March 4, 2024; contact helpdesk at help@nctsn.org or in an emergency, dial 911)National Center for PTSDCynthia Eriksson on What is thriving?Joy and FreedomPam King's Key TakeawaysA life of thriving on purpose actually includes pain and sadness. A history of trauma is not a disqualification from thriving.Coping strategies are tricky. They tempt us towards avoidance, defensiveness, defensiveness, substance abuse, blaming, and self judgment. Our goal is not coping. Our goal must be thriving.Lots of R's here, but regulation, reflection, right thinking, relationships, respite, and rest, and reason are core components to developing resilience and enacting recovery.It's okay to be angry at God, and it helps to tell God that's actually the case.We can find emotional grounding and regulation through intentionally enhancing a deep connection between our bodies and minds.And the path to thriving is often one where our minds need to follow our bodies and all their glorious complexity.For more information about resilience recovery, org. In Cynthia Erickson's framework of five hours, visit our website at thethrivecenter.org.About Cynthia ErikssonCynthia Eriksson is Dean of the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Department.Her research is particularly focused on the needs of cross-cultural aid for mission workers, as well as the interaction of trauma and spirituality. This work has included trauma training, research, and consultation in Monrovia, Liberia; Kobe, Japan; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Gulu, Uganda; and Amman, Jordan.Eriksson also collaborated with colleagues in the US, Europe, and Africa on a longitudinal research project on stress in humanitarian aid workers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. She also participates in the Headington Program in International Trauma at Fuller.She has completed research on risk and resilience, exposure to stress, and spiritual development in urban youth workers funded by the Fuller Youth Institute.Eriksson and her students are currently exploring the intersection of cultural humility and culturally-embedded resilience practices through collaborations with ministry agencies and Fuller colleague Alexia Salvatierra. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.
There's a rich opportunity to push the needle forward when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but navigating Race, Class, Privilege, Ability, and all the ways folks face different levels of adversity can be vulnerable and uncomfortable. Sometimes we need support to know what to ask for, how to be better allies, and to push us to grow in our capacity to accept others… and recognize our own blindness to our priviledge. In this conversation with Diversity Consultant, Crystal Byrd Farmer we cover code switching, how to have safe conversations, microagressions, call out culture, hidden diversities, tools and resources, and how to create communities and spaces that are welcoming to all people. Crystal Byrd Farmer is an engineer turned educator, organizer, and speaker. She attended University of South Carolina and received dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Russian Studies. After working in engineering for six years, Crystal became a freelance technical writer and eventually found her way into the world of self-directed learning and intentional communities. Crystal has been active in the intentional communities movement for over six years and serves on the board of the Foundation for Intentional Community and Co-President of the BIPOC Intentional Community Council. She is the former website editor for Black & Poly and is active in her local polyamory community. In 2022 she served as the committee moderator for PolyamProud. Crystal's day job is as owner and facilitator of Gastonia Freedom School, an Agile Learning Center for children with disabilities. She lives in Gastonia, NC and has one daughter. Books and Resources We Mentioned: The Token: Common Sense Ideas for Increasing Diversity in your Organization by Crystal Byrd Farmer Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Dr. Robin DiAngelo Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Racial equity tools https://www.racialequitytools.org/ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz If you want to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in community or any aspect of community, check out the Inside Community Podcast sponsor, The Foundation for Intentional Community. FIC is an incredible resource center with weekly events, online courses, classified advertisements, and lots of free educational materials. Podcast listeners get 20% off in FIC Bookstore with code INSIDE20 and 30% off FIC courses with code INSIDE30. You can learn more about FIC and access transcripts at ic.org/podcast. Follow the show and see inspiring images and videos of community life on Facebook and Instagram @InsideCommunityPodcast - I'd love to hear from you there! If this content has been meaningful or useful to you, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and share with your friends and folks you know who are curious about living Inside Community. Super Awesome Inside Community Jingle by FIC board member Dave Booda davebooda.com ICP theme by Rebecca Mesritz We are so grateful to for our show's sponsors: Caddis Collaborative - caddispc.com CohoUS - www.cohousing.org Communities Magazine - gen-us.net/subscribe
In this episode of the Cozy Hermit Coven podcast I chat with Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative about Shadow Work and Ancestral Healing. We touch on many things including trusting your knowing, the ripple effects of healing work, the disrespect of the term “woo woo,” dream interpretation, past lives or “other lives,” the illusion of time, archetypes, origin stories, forest bathing, apollonian star seeds, and much more. Adina serves as a witness and a guide on the journey of personal growth and discovery. Her background is in mental health counseling and she has over twenty years of experience in the field. Her work has evolved over time and she now refers to herself as a Shadow Guide and Soul Healing Specialist rather than a "therapist." Adina helps people unearth what lies hidden in the subconscious for expanded awareness and fulfillment. She teaches people how to know and connect with the soul, which brings more fulfillment, peace and joy to life.Check out Adina's Blue Hour podcast.Follow Adina on Instagram @fire.bird.creative Books mentioned in this episode:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives by Brian L. Weiss MDSupport the show
Kristen Carder sits down with Brooke in this episode of SuccessFull with ADHD to discuss her journey with ADHD and how she became not only an advocate for her community, but also a leading voice in connecting the disorder with trauma. Kristen opens up about her own experiences as a coach and what she discovered in her time reading the experts and listening to them on her own highly successful podcast. We also explore the link between trauma and ADHD and deep dive into whether ADHD really is a “superpower” as some in the community like to label it.[05:50] The Positives & Negatives of Imposter Syndrome in the ADHD Community.[08:04] Kristen discusses her ADHD journey.[13:07] Why did she shift from tutoring to coaching.[21:00] Why certification and training aren't always the answer for coaches.[23:00] What is being “trauma informed”?[25:00] The link between trauma and ADHD.[29:00] The role of medication in ADHD treatment.[31:25] ADHD is NOT a “Superpower”! Resources mentioned:· Dr. Russell A Barkley: 30 Essential Ideas you should know about ADHD (YouTube Series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY· Kristen Carder's I Have ADHD Podcast: https://ihaveadhd.com/podcast/· Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification information: https://www.traumainformedcoaching.com/· The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score· What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180· My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.Do you get stuck in analysis paralysis more than you like when making decisions?Join me while I share my 5-Step Process in my upcoming FREE Masterclass on "How to Make Decisions with Confidence and Ease." >>https://event.webinarjam.com/register/47/684m6c5vSave your spot today, seats are limited. >https://event.webinarjam.com/register/47/684m6c5v
This is a conversation with Thenmozhi Soundararajan, the author of 'The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing and Abolution'. She is a Dalit American commentator on religion, race, caste, gender, technology and justice. She is also the Executive Director of Equality Labs. We were joined by my friends Rhythima Shinde (who is also Dalit) and Vivek Ramachandran. They both read the book and helped me greatly in the research for this episode, so during one of our chats I asked if they can come on and they gracefully agreed. The result was amazing, as I think you'll agree. Blog post: https://thefirethesetimes.com/2023/03/31/podcast-overcoming-the-trauma-of-caste-w-thenmozhi-soundararajan-rhythima-shinde-and-vivek-ramachandran/ You can support The Fire These Times on patreon.com/firethesetimes with a monthly or yearly donation and get a lot of perks including early access, exclusive videos, monthly hangouts, access to the book club, merch and more. Mentions and Book Recommendations: Debhrahmanising History: Dominance & Resistance in Indian Society by Braj Ranjan Mani Annihilation of Caste: The Annotated Critical Edition by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem The Conspirituality podcast Credits: Host: Joey AyoubProducer: Joey AyoubMusic: Rap and RevengeMain theme design: Wenyi GengSound editor: Ibrahim YoussefEpisode design: Joey Ayoub Pluggables: The best way to keep up to date is through the website thefirethesetimes.com or through patreon. I occasionally post on Mastodon and friends of the pod occasionally post on Twitter and Instagram. The newsletter will be available on www.thefirethesetimes.com as well.
Rev. Adriene Thorne incorporates art and creativity into all aspects of her life, including her faith and her leadership as the Senior Pastor of The Riverside Church in NYC. She talks with us about the importance and value of incorporating play and a childlike spirit into our daily lives, to stay grounded amidst the chaos of the world. As she discovered and gave herself permission to incorporate art and play into her ministry, we also hear about how she discovered the Pacific School of Religion to be a place for her to explore what that could really look like. Rev. Thorne utilizes those same concepts and values in her sermons at Riverside Church, as the first Black woman to serve as Senior Minister there. Tune in, and be inspired to incorporate more ingenuity into your leadership!Link/Mention: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa MenakemTo get more content like this and learn more about ignite and PSR go to psr.edu.
On October 31st, host David Bell speaks with Dr. Nicole D Price, CEO of Lively Paradox, about the book, “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our […] The post DR. NICOLE D. PRICE HELPS US LEARN TO HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC RETENTION OF OUR DIRTY PAIN appeared first on KKFI.
Today's conversation is with food enthusiast, storyteller, and creative strategist Jon Gray. Jon is the co-founder and self-proclaimed dishwasher of Ghetto Gastro— a collective that uses food as a medium to ignite conversations about race, inequity, and inclusivity. Jon's love affair with the Bronx, usage of mixed media, and desire to build new narratives that empower black and brown people, teaches us the importance of having pride in your roots and staying true to yourself. In today's conversation, we're reminded of the importance of staying true to ourselves. We explore themes such as the value of fostering deep connections, the importance of perseverance, and we journey into why trusting your instincts can be your greatest tool. What to read Pre-order https://ghettogastro.com/pages/black-power-kitchen (Black Power Kitchen - Ghetto Gastro) by Jon Gray, Pierre Serrano, Lester Walker (Drops 10.18.22) https://bookshop.org/books/my-grandmother-s-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-9781942094470/9781942094470 (My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies) by Resmaa Menakem https://bookshop.org/books/the-rise-black-cooks-and-the-soul-of-american-food-a-cookbook/9780316480680 (The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook) by Marcus Samuelsson, Yewande Komolafe, Osayi Endolyn People mentioned https://studiomuseum.org/thelma-golden-director-and-chief-curator (Thelma Golden) - Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem Curator, critic & author https://cargocollective.com/museummammy (Kimberly Drew) Graphic Artist https://www.moma.org/artists/70943 (Emory Douglas) Artist https://www.jamelrobinson.com/ (Jamel Robinson) Co-Founder of ArtNoir & President of Saint Heron https://www.instagram.com/queencc/?hl=en (Carolyn Concepcion) https://camh.org/event/in-conversation-amoako-boafo-and-larry-ossei-mensah/ (Larry Ossei-Mensah) Curator & Co-founder of https://www.instagram.com/artnoirco/?hl=en (@artnoirco) Artist http://www.derrickadams.com/ (Derrick Adams) https://www.sheamoisture.com/ca/en/narratively-longroad.html (Richelieu Dennis) - Founder & CEO of Sundial Brands, maker of SheaMoisture Learn more about Jon Gray Check out Ghetto Gastro's appliance collection https://cruxgg.com/ (CRUXGG) https://www.cooperhewitt.org/channel/jon-gray-of-ghetto-gastro-selects/ (Jon Gray's) of Ghetto Gastro, Cooper Hewitt Installation Watch Jon Gray's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWkKwGUt3g ((Ghetto Gasto) TedTalk) What to listen to https://open.spotify.com/track/1sYRkVKdT2ize1HSDCwbEF (Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud) by James Brown https://open.spotify.com/track/6HZILIRieu8S0iqY8kIKhj (DNA.) by Kendrick Lamar https://open.spotify.com/track/48EjSdYh8wz2gBxxqzrsLe?autoplay=true&v=T (Cranes in the Sky) by Solange Who to follow Find him on https://www.instagram.com/ghettogray/ (IG) To learn more about his work, visit GhettoGastro.com This conversation was recorded on July 30th, 2022. Host https://www.instagram.com/dario.studio/ (Dario Calmese) Producer: https://www.instagram.com/holly_woodco/ (Coniqua Johnson) Visual Art Direction and Designs: http://riverwildmen.com (River Wildmen), https://www.instagram.com/afrovisualism/ (Justin Smith), Adam Selah Director of Digital Content: https://www.instagram.com/vickygcreative/ (Vicky Garcia) Bookings: http://@itsms.kt (K.T. Thompson) Audio Engineer + Composer: https://www.instagram.com/adamradice/ (Adam Radice) Original music composed by https://www.instagram.com/adamradice/ (Adam Radice)
Minneapolis therapist and author Resmaa Menakem is a leading voice in today's conversation on racialized trauma. His work explores how racism and trauma affect our bodies and how a focus on our bodies can be an avenue for healing and growth. He is the author of the national bestseller “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” and the forthcoming “The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our National Upheaval and Racial Reckoning.” As the founder of the consulting firm Justice Leadership Solutions, Menakem also coaches leaders through civil unrest, organizational change and community building. On Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with Menakem about his latest book, “The Quaking of America.” Guest: Resmaa Menakem is a therapist, trauma specialist, the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions and a bestselling author. His latest book is “The Quaking of America.”
Welcome to episode 27 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, journalist Jo Confino is joined by much-loved international mindfulness teacher and author Kaira Jewel Lingo, to talk about her practice and community work, both as a monastic and subsequently as a lay practitioner and spiritual mentor.Together, they further discuss the intersection of racial, climate, and social injustice; privilege; denial; white awareness; hate and embedded white supremacy; deep listening; and spiritual practices for a world in crisis. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a dharma teacher who has been practicing mindfulness since 1997. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years, during which she trained closely with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Speaking five languages, she shares Buddhist meditation, secular mindfulness, and compassion practice internationally, providing spiritual mentoring to individuals and communities working at the intersection of racial, climate, and social justice. Her teaching focuses on activists, educators, artists, youth and families, BIPOC communities, and includes the interweaving of art, play, nature, ecology, and embodied mindfulness practice. She teaches in the Plum Village Zen tradition and in the Vipassana tradition. In this episode, Kaira Jewel expands on the journey of her name – Jewel – and her route to the Plum Village practice; being the first ordained monastic of African heritage in Plum Village; Thich Nhat Hanh's guidance and support; embodying Thay's teachings; learning to take care of suffering; deciding to disrobe; her mission as a lay dharma teacher; practice as a way of life; deep relationships; and her plans to open a Buddhist-Christian practice center with her partner.She also dives more deeply into spiritual bypassing; healing racialized trauma; the importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) retreats and teachers; the story of the first Plum Village retreat for people of color; collective consciousness; adapting the Five Mindfulness Training to different ethnic groups; and her first book: We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruption. The episode ends with a short meditation guided by Kaira Jewel. [This episode was recorded on February 18, 2022, via Zoom.] Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Kaira Jewel Lingohttps://www.kairajewel.com/ Plum Villagehttps://plumvillage.org/ Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddhahttps://www.parallax.org/product/old-path-white-clouds-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha/ Ram Dasshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Dass Brahmavihārāhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara James Baldwinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin Melina Bondyhttps://www.melinabondy.com/ Joanna Macyhttps://www.joannamacy.net/ Resmaa Menakemhttps://www.resmaa.com/ The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation’s Upheaval and Racial Reckoninghttps://www.harvard.com/book/the_quaking_of_america/ My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodieshttps://shop.harvard.com/book/9781942094470 The Civil Rights Movementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruptionhttps://www.parallax.org/product/we-were-made-for-these-times/ The Five Mindfulness Trainingshttps://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/ Deep Adaptationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Adaptation Schumacher Collegehttps://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-college/ Buddhist-Christian Community of Meditation and Actionhttps://www.kairajewel.com/teaching/buddhist-christian-community-of-practice-and-action Quotes “What’s so powerful about Thay’s teaching in the community is this huge heart of inclusiveness. Thay and sangha are always reaching wider; the reach is like the brahmavihārās – the loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity. They are immeasurable minds of love.” “Part of freeing ourself on the spiritual path is to undo and unravel these delusions and lies that our society has created, that history has wound around us, about who has value and who doesn’t – including patriarchy, or sexual orientation, or gender identity, or age; all these different ways that we are privileged or not.” “If you find yourself uncomfortable, or embarrassed, or triggered, or not sure what to say or do, really stay in your body and let yourself dwell in that experience of what it’s like to be uncomfortable. I think so many of our problems come from not being willing to be uncomfortable.” “Black is beautiful.” “James Baldwin has this quote, something like, ‘The reason why white people are so afraid to not hate, to stop hating, is that if they feel what’s beneath their hatred, it will be so uncomfortable.' They don’t want to feel it. So the hate is a kind of protection.” “If we can be with what is happening in the present moment, and we can, if we can not resist it, not push it away, not judge it, but embrace it with mindfulness, with kindness, with friendliness, with curiosity, with a clear mind, with presence which can be cultivated in every moment – then we have at our disposal so much more to meet the difficulties than we would if we were resisting and pushing away and fighting what is.” “What this time calls for – with so much change, with so much disruption, with so much at risk – is more and more of us holding down the fort, who are really doing the deep spirit work of seeing interbeing. And you need to slow down to do that. You need to have less. There needs to be space for that kind of consciousness to emerge.” “Anyone of any privilege needs to be in a space where that history is acknowledged and integrated into our practice.” “And if you think there’s something wrong in society, you are right. So it’s an inner and an outer affirmation of, ‘Yes, white supremacy exists and it is deadly.' And here are dharma practices that can help us as individuals in our relationships and our families, but also in our world, in our institutions, systemically, to see that everyone is being deceived by this story.” “We’re all learning. White folks have a different journey than many folks of color, but we’re all learning to wake up from this and we can help each other, we can support each other, and that looks different. It doesn’t necessarily mean doing the work together, but sometimes it can. And then maybe having affinity spaces where we have a chance to speak with our own groups.” “I feel what Thay taught is love, and he loved his disciples, every one of us, everyone who came to us; I felt he was radiating love and that’s healing. And so if you’re in a community where you are recognized for who you are, you’re not asked to be something else. And then the people there are practicing to love; it’s going to be a healing space. Love in the spiritual sense of each of us working to purify our minds and hearts, to see ourselves more clearly, to love ourselves, and then to really see each other clearly.” “These are times no other human generation has had to face: profound structural dissolution, and, really, the last days of what Joanna Macy calls late capitalism. This isn’t going to stand for very much longer as it is. And so these are times of apocalypse, right? Where the veil gets pierced – that’s the meaning, in Greek: being able to see through an illusion into what’s more true. So these are times of a lot of potential collective awakening. And these are also times of great suffering, separation, and illusion.” “All we have to do is be in the present. All we have to do is meet what’s happening now. We get so immobilized and drained of our energy by trying to meet what’s coming – but that’s not here yet. All we are required to do is meet what is here. And we can do that; we are all in the present moment.”
Welcome to episode 27 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, journalist Jo Confino is joined by much-loved international mindfulness teacher and author Kaira Jewel Lingo, to talk about her practice and community work, both as a monastic and subsequently as a lay practitioner and spiritual mentor.Together, they further discuss the intersection of racial, climate, and social injustice; privilege; denial; white awareness; hate and embedded white supremacy; deep listening; and spiritual practices for a world in crisis. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a dharma teacher who has been practicing mindfulness since 1997. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years, during which she trained closely with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Speaking five languages, she shares Buddhist meditation, secular mindfulness, and compassion practice internationally, providing spiritual mentoring to individuals and communities working at the intersection of racial, climate, and social justice. Her teaching focuses on activists, educators, artists, youth and families, BIPOC communities, and includes the interweaving of art, play, nature, ecology, and embodied mindfulness practice. She teaches in the Plum Village Zen tradition and in the Vipassana tradition. In this episode, Kaira Jewel expands on the journey of her name – Jewel – and her route to the Plum Village practice; being the first ordained monastic of African heritage in Plum Village; Thich Nhat Hanh's guidance and support; embodying Thay's teachings; learning to take care of suffering; deciding to disrobe; her mission as a lay dharma teacher; practice as a way of life; deep relationships; and her plans to open a Buddhist-Christian practice center with her partner.She also dives more deeply into spiritual bypassing; healing racialized trauma; the importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) retreats and teachers; the story of the first Plum Village retreat for people of color; collective consciousness; adapting the Five Mindfulness Training to different ethnic groups; and her first book: We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruption. The episode ends with a short meditation guided by Kaira Jewel. [This episode was recorded on February 18, 2022, via Zoom.] Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Kaira Jewel Lingohttps://www.kairajewel.com/ Plum Villagehttps://plumvillage.org/ Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddhahttps://www.parallax.org/product/old-path-white-clouds-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha/ Ram Dasshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Dass Brahmavihārāhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara James Baldwinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin Melina Bondyhttps://www.melinabondy.com/ Joanna Macyhttps://www.joannamacy.net/ Resmaa Menakemhttps://www.resmaa.com/ The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation’s Upheaval and Racial Reckoninghttps://www.harvard.com/book/the_quaking_of_america/ My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodieshttps://shop.harvard.com/book/9781942094470 The Civil Rights Movementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruptionhttps://www.parallax.org/product/we-were-made-for-these-times/ The Five Mindfulness Trainingshttps://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/ Deep Adaptationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Adaptation Schumacher Collegehttps://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-college/ Buddhist-Christian Community of Meditation and Actionhttps://www.kairajewel.com/teaching/buddhist-christian-community-of-practice-and-action Quotes “What’s so powerful about Thay’s teaching in the community is this huge heart of inclusiveness. Thay and sangha are always reaching wider; the reach is like the brahmavihārās – the loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity. They are immeasurable minds of love.” “Part of freeing ourself on the spiritual path is to undo and unravel these delusions and lies that our society has created, that history has wound around us, about who has value and who doesn’t – including patriarchy, or sexual orientation, or gender identity, or age; all these different ways that we are privileged or not.” “If you find yourself uncomfortable, or embarrassed, or triggered, or not sure what to say or do, really stay in your body and let yourself dwell in that experience of what it’s like to be uncomfortable. I think so many of our problems come from not being willing to be uncomfortable.” “Black is beautiful.” “James Baldwin has this quote, something like, ‘The reason why white people are so afraid to not hate, to stop hating, is that if they feel what’s beneath their hatred, it will be so uncomfortable.' They don’t want to feel it. So the hate is a kind of protection.” “If we can be with what is happening in the present moment, and we can, if we can not resist it, not push it away, not judge it, but embrace it with mindfulness, with kindness, with friendliness, with curiosity, with a clear mind, with presence which can be cultivated in every moment – then we have at our disposal so much more to meet the difficulties than we would if we were resisting and pushing away and fighting what is.” “What this time calls for – with so much change, with so much disruption, with so much at risk – is more and more of us holding down the fort, who are really doing the deep spirit work of seeing interbeing. And you need to slow down to do that. You need to have less. There needs to be space for that kind of consciousness to emerge.” “Anyone of any privilege needs to be in a space where that history is acknowledged and integrated into our practice.” “And if you think there’s something wrong in society, you are right. So it’s an inner and an outer affirmation of, ‘Yes, white supremacy exists and it is deadly.' And here are dharma practices that can help us as individuals in our relationships and our families, but also in our world, in our institutions, systemically, to see that everyone is being deceived by this story.” “We’re all learning. White folks have a different journey than many folks of color, but we’re all learning to wake up from this and we can help each other, we can support each other, and that looks different. It doesn’t necessarily mean doing the work together, but sometimes it can. And then maybe having affinity spaces where we have a chance to speak with our own groups.” “I feel what Thay taught is love, and he loved his disciples, every one of us, everyone who came to us; I felt he was radiating love and that’s healing. And so if you’re in a community where you are recognized for who you are, you’re not asked to be something else. And then the people there are practicing to love; it’s going to be a healing space. Love in the spiritual sense of each of us working to purify our minds and hearts, to see ourselves more clearly, to love ourselves, and then to really see each other clearly.” “These are times no other human generation has had to face: profound structural dissolution, and, really, the last days of what Joanna Macy calls late capitalism. This isn’t going to stand for very much longer as it is. And so these are times of apocalypse, right? Where the veil gets pierced – that’s the meaning, in Greek: being able to see through an illusion into what’s more true. So these are times of a lot of potential collective awakening. And these are also times of great suffering, separation, and illusion.” “All we have to do is be in the present. All we have to do is meet what’s happening now. We get so immobilized and drained of our energy by trying to meet what’s coming – but that’s not here yet. All we are required to do is meet what is here. And we can do that; we are all in the present moment.”
To celebrate the last episode of Season 2 and to engage in a bit of levity, Jenn and Audriannah spend this week's episode letting their hair down in the second installment of the "Let's Chat" series. This potpourri of topics includes our cultural reaction to the Will Smith 'slap heard round the world,' the epidemic of violence in intimate relationships, a collective trend towards avoidance & dissociation, what books/film/music help us manage our mental health, and everyday coping skills. Also, Jenn re-learns the difference between consumption, consummation, and consommé.Reflection Question: What are your parasocial relationships and how do they benefit you? Follow us on IG at @therapediapodcast and let us know! Shout-Outs/Resources in this Episode:- Everything Qveen Herby does- My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem- Phoenix Rising- Abbey Sharp- Christy Harrison's Food Psych (podcast) & Anti-Diet (book)NOTE: All episodes contain guided meditation and grounding. Please skip these exercises if you're driving. RECORDED: 4/10/22
What is racial trauma? How does it affect us all, and what does healing look like? In this episode, Sheila Wise Rowe shares insights and stories about how racial trauma can be healed.Sheila Wise Rowe is a truth-teller who writes passionately about matters of faith and emotional healing. She advocates for the dignity, rights, and healing of abuse survivors, those carrying racial trauma, and racial (re)conciliation. Sheila is the author of the award-winning book Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience, and her newest book, Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration. Learn more at sheilawiserowe.comRecommended books about racial trauma (these are paid links):Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience, by Sheila Wise RoweYoung, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration, by Sheila Wise RoweMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa MenakemPost Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, by Dr. Joy DegruyJoin our private community at https://www.husbandmaterial.co/
By daring to dabble, Elise took a multiple year journey of trying new things without a plan, and ended up finding that all of her experiences lead her back to herself and emboldened her to step into her purpose. A handful of years ago, Elise asked to go part-time at her job to create space to explore and try new things, which ended up transforming her life. During this time she found the regenerative movement, and went on a personal deep dive to find her ‘true self' (I wasn't even sure what I meant at the time by true self - it was just that my life did not FULLY represent what was inside of me). In this episode, Elise shares: what is the regenerative movement, her participation in it, and how she only found the community effort by taking time to dabble. She had also been asking herself for years, “What does it mean to be a holistically sustainable or regenerative person?”. Well, during her part-time break from work where she dabbled without a plan, she ended up realizing that she was actually practicing several components of what it means to be a regenerative human. She took time to go inward, understand herself, feel the benefits of her emotions, discover the imbalance of yin-yang in her own body-mind, and much.Ways to begin to be a Regenerative Human:1) Shift your perspective - EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED - our world is not made up of things, but made up of processes - 2) Get out into nature3) You are not just a 'rational being'... you are also an animal with a primitive brain that determines what goes to your thinking brain to process 4) Rest, breathe, and reduce your stress levels, so you can be a more compassions and collaborative human being5) Get to yourself, your inner self6) Tap into your multiple guidance systems: rational, somatic, emotional and intuitiveProjects that Elise mentioned:Marin Carbon Project: A project that seeks to enhance carbon sequestration in rangeland, agricultural, and forest soils through applied research, demonstration and implementation in Marin County, California.Regen 1 Alliance: An accelerator project now transitioning to a non-profit. REGEN1 represents a coalition of farmers and ranchers, scientists and conservationists, supermarkets, restaurants, food service companies, designers, storytellers, and entrepreneurs who share a vision to restore our ecosystems and create a more equitable food system. Sponsored by Regenerative RisingJust a few Authors and Books that helped along Elise's journey:Robin Wall Kimmerer wrote Braiding Sweetgrass, https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/Resmaa Menakem by My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, https://www.resmaa.com/aboutRegenerative Leadership by Giles Hutchins and Laura Storm, Regenerators https://www.regenerators.co/
In this episode we will be exploring the historical patterns of trauma on black bodies and white body supremacy in America. Black bodies have been labeled and treated differently from white bodies by everything from medicine to education, entertainment, civil and criminal law, and law enforcement throughout America's history. This episode was Inspired in part by two books, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem.
Dr. Joe Sherman is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical practice experience in a variety of settings both in the US and abroad. He has served in leadership roles in private practice, community-based clinics, and academic medicine and currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington. Links and Mentions www.joeshermanmd.comSolidarity BridgeMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies***If you enjoyed the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us get the word out about the show.For more thoughts about physician independence and autonomy, visit us at:sycamoredocs.comtwitter.com/sycamoredocsyoutube.com/sycamoredocsfacebook.com/sycamoredocsinstagram.com/sycamoredocsCredits:Theme Music - White Waves by Shearwater
Today's episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with my two friends, Alec and Corey, fellow members of a community we formed to focus on inner healing and work through racialized trauma. Last week we openly shared about our own experiences, as we created a safe space to talk, listen, and hold each others' pain. Today's conversation jumps right in where we left off, discussing how we build up walls as protection—but growing in internal resource can break down the walls that actually harm us.For further reading:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa MenekemBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahWhat walls have you built up over time, and what do you need in order to grow in internal resource? Connect with me on IG @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
After the events last year surrounding the death of George Floyd, people from all walks of life began to re-ask the question, ‘Does structural racism still exist in America?' As a black man who works primarily in white spaces, I set out on a mission to guide people through that traumatic moment. But to my disappointment, my voice was ignored.So instead I chose to focus on my own inner healing, and joined a healing community to work through my own racialized trauma—and that's where I met today's guests, Alec and Corey. Today's episode is an intimate conversation between the three of us, where we share our past experiences, our own racialized trauma, and our support for one another. It's an embodiment of the safe space we've created for each other, and the way we are willing to hold each other's pain.We break our conversation into two parts, so be sure to join me again next week for Part 2 of this powerful and healing conversation.For further reading:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa MenekemBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahHow do you process through trauma, and how can you help others around you process their own trauma? Connect with me on IG @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
This conversation was recorded as part of Work Shouldn't Suck's https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/ethical-reopening-summit-2021 (Ethical Re-Opening Summit) that took place on April 27, 2021. How can we and our organizations acknowledge and support the well-being of everyone as we continue to live and work through a global pandemic? Resources mentioned during session:Project Include's https://projectinclude.org/remote-work-report/ (Remote Work Report) & https://projectinclude.org/assets/pdf/Project_Include_Executive_Summary_0321_R4.pdf (Executive Summary) “https://hbr.org/2021/04/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-manager-today (What Does It Mean to Be a Manager Today?)” by Brian Kropp, Alexia Cambon, and Sara Clark via Harvard Business Review “https://www.myungrangpark.com/measuring-loss-the-inequities-in-remembrance (Measuring Loss: The Inequities in Remembrance)” by Sophia Park “https://medium.com/commonfuture/prioritizing-wellbeing-in-2020-7f7473597354 (Prioritizing wellbeing in 2020)” by Joann Lee Wagner “https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/podcast2/ep03 (Working While Grieving)” Work Shouldn't Suck podcast EP03 “https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781942094470 (My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies)” by Resmaa Menakem “https://projectinclude.org/assets/pdf/Project_Include_Harassment_Report_0321_R8.pdf (Remote work since Covid-19 is exacerbating harm: What companies need to know and do)” by Project Include https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/06/20/the-body-keeps-the-score-van-der-kolk/ (The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma) by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. “https://www.womanlymag.com/stressed-out/the-han-flowing-through-my-veins (The Han Flowing Through My Veins)” by Sophia Park via Womanly “https://hbr.org/2021/01/how-to-keep-your-cool-in-high-stress-situations (How to Keep Your Cool in High-Stress Situations)” by Robert E. Quinn, David P. Fessell, and Stephen W. Porges via Harvard Business Review SHANNON LITZENBERGER is an award winning dance artist, embodiment facilitator and experienced cultural leader working at the intersection of art, ideas and transformational change. As a dancer, performance maker and director, her work explores our relationship to land, the politics of belonging, and the forgotten wisdom of the body. She has been an invited resident artist at Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Atlantic Ballet Theatre, Banff Centre, and the Gros Morne Summer Music Festival. She collaborates frequently with the Dark by Five Inter-arts ensemble and the Wind in the Leaves Collective. As a skilled freelance strategist, programmer, leadership developer, policy thinker and embodiment facilitator, she works with leading organizations in the arts, academia and the corporate sector. She is currently a faculty member at Banff Centre's Cultural Leadership Program; a Program Associate with the Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) working on issues of equity, inclusion and pluralism; a guest facilitator of embodied practice at the Ivey Business School; a Trudeau Foundation Mentor; and a Chalmers Fellow, exploring the application of embodied practice in leadership development and transformative change processes. SOPHIA PARK (she/her) is a writer, independent curator, and general art person currently working out of Lenapehoking (Brooklyn, NY) and Gumi, South Korea. She studied neuroscience at Oberlin College, and will be a MA candidate at the School of Visual Arts in curatorial practice starting fall 2021. She's worked at the https://www.metmuseum.org/ (Metropolitan Museum of Art), and currently works at https://www.fracturedatlas.org/ (Fractured Atlas). She co-founded and helps run https://www.artwithjip.com/ (Jip Gallery), an apartment gallery turned curatorial collective, with fellow curators and friends. You can find her writing in numerous publications including Womanly Mag, Strata Mag,...
Some call it “Spiritual Abuse”. Some say “Religious Trauma”. Others will call it “Adverse Religious Experience”. It all refers to a negative experience with religion and it's a highly popular topic right now as more and more people are coming forth with their own stories of this harmful behavior by people and systems they were told they could trust. There is an actual physiological condition that is called RTS (Religious Trauma Syndrome) and I'm seeing it played out in real time with many of my friends. I think this is why so many are drawn to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hills” right now - finding their own story in the similar stories being told by this popular podcast.Today I talk with therapist Jessica Hyne, who is a licensed trauma therapist who specializes in the intersection of religious trauma and family of origin trauma. We talk through so many topics that are directly related to this trauma, from patriarchy, faith colonization, purity culture, and more. It's a fascinating conversation and she gives us some great advice on how to navigate these waters if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or know anyone else who is. *Please note that there are some sensitive topics discussed that are not appropriate for young ears in this episode, so please keep this in mind as you are listening.---------------------------------------About our guest:Jessica Hyne is a native Nashvillian who has been working for over 10 years as a licensed trauma therapist in Tennessee specializing in the intersection of religious trauma and family of origin trauma. She holds a Master in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. She enjoys mediation, reading, adventure, and exploring the outdoors with her dog Cam. To contact Jessica, email her at: Jessica.hyne@gmail.com —————-Books and resources mentioned in the interview are:Pleasure Activism by Adrianne Maree Brown : https://amzn.to/3isaqrcYou Are Your Own: A Reckoning With The Religious Trauma of Evangelical Christianityby Jamie Lee Finch : https://amzn.to/3mmPKSxMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies — by Reesma Menakem : https://amzn.to/3itq6uoBraving The Wilderness by Brené Brown : https://amzn.to/3B6aNisUntamed by Glennon Doyle: https://amzn.to/2ZUABAwThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3uyloQUFor more information on God and My Girlfriends Ministries:www.godandmygirlfriendsonline.com God And My Girlfriends Ministries A non-profit ministry helping women flourish in their relationships with God and others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marciaramirez.substack.com
God has already begun the good work of building beloved community within us, if only we would pay attention! With Paul, pay attention to gratitude. With Nehemiah, pay attention to grief. Listen to your body and your being, because the Spirit is already pushing us towards the dream of the Gospel.Pastor Ben Masters preached "God Has Already Begun" on July 25, 2021.Scripture readings: Nehemiah 1:1-4, 2:1-6 and Philippians 1:1-11.Download the transcript.At minute 18:26 there is an adapted meditation from Resmaa Menakem's book, My Grandmothers' Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies (Las Vegas, NV: Central Recovery Press, 2017), page 24. To learn more about Menakem's work, listen to his interview with Krista Tippett (50 minutes) or read a short article in Psychology Today.
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How does trauma affect us? Yes, we feel it in our brains - we get scared, frustrated, and angry - often for reasons we don't fully understand. But even if our brains have managed to cover up the trauma; to paper a veneer over it so everything seems fine, that doesn't mean everything actually is fine - because as our guest in this episode, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk says: The Body Keeps The Score. What he means is that the effects of the trauma you've experienced don't just go away, and can't just be papered over. Your body will still hold the evidence in tension, headaches, irritability (of minds and bowels), insomnia...and all of this may come out when your child does something you wish they wouldn't. Perhaps it's something your parent always used to resent doing, and made it super clear to you every time they did it for you. Perhaps it was something you did as a child and were punished for doing (maybe you were even hit for it...your body is literally remembering this trauma when your child reproduces the behavior). Lack of manners, talking back, making a mess, not doing as you were told, being silly...even if logically you now know that these are relatively small things, when your child does them it brings back your body's memories of what happened to you. Dr. van der Kolk helps us to understand more about how this shows up for us. Sometimes understanding can be really helpful. But sometimes you also need new tools, and support as you learn them, and accountability. If you're struggling with your reactions to your child's difficult behavior - whether you're going into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode, the Taming Your Triggers workshop can help. Registration is open starting Saturday July 31 through midnight Pacific on Wednesday August 11. I'd really love to work with you! https://yourparentingmojo.com/tamingyourtriggers/ () Jump to highlights: (01:00) Introducing Dr. van der Kolk (01:58) Invitation to the Taming Your Triggers Workshop (02:56) A note on some technical difficulties we had while recording this episode (03:14) People often want easy answers: Talking about why we feel like we need pills and alcohol to deal with trauma and not make use of other methods which seem more beneficial (08:16) "We become who we are based on the experiences we had and these early experiences really set your expectations" (11:53) Dr. van der Kolk's ongoing research on touch and trauma that looks into the virtually unstudied field of touch (14:42) To effectively deal with trauma, people need to discover who they are and find the words for their internal experiences (16:10) On mindfulness and yoga: the physical focus on movement in yoga may open up some space for mindfulness (20:45) Rolfing : opening up the body so that it is released from the configuration it adopted to deal with trauma (23:07) The importance of words and finding somebody who can helps you to find words as cautiously as they can, without inflicting too much of their own value system on you (25:31) Dr. van der Kolk's current agenda for kids to be taught to have a language for their internal experience (28:27) Two of the most important scientifically proven predictors of adult function (31:26) Dr. van der Kolk talks about Developmental Trauma Disorder (38:31) The power of peer and community support in healing trauma (41:32) Wrapping up Links: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 (The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma) https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477 (My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies)...
In conversation with Resmaa Menakem, bestselling author of My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies Robin DiAngelo's New York Times bestseller White Fragility, a ''methodical, irrefutable exposure of racism in thought and action'' (The New Yorker), explores the counterproductive white behaviors that help maintain racism and offers white people solutions to engage more responsibly in their work against white supremacy and racism. A professor of education at the University of Washington, DiAngelo has worked as a consultant and facilitator on issues of social and racial justice for more than 25 years, and is also the author of Is Everyone Really Equal? and What Does It Mean to be White? Her latest book builds on the framework of White Fragility to identify the ways in which well-intentioned white people create racial inequality. For more information about each author, visit: Robin DiAngelo, Resmaa Menakem A limited number of signed book plates will be available with a purchase of the authors books from the Joseph Fox Bookshop: Nice Racism | My Grandmother's Hands (recorded 7/20/2021)
Lyndsey Scott is an artist, a weaver, a sacred space holder. Through her example, she has taught the people she engages with to open their hearts more with compassion and grace and to lean on the strength of ancestors. Kelly & Lyndsey have a fascinating conversation about rekindling kinship with the earth, the power of song and other spiritual technologies, and anchoring anti-racism as a contemplative and embodied practice. During the episode, we talk about: Permaculture and plants Her early Christian years and deconstructing/reconstructing Power of forgiveness to liberate Who is the beloved in me? And the people I interact with? The positive practice of loss and grief Spiritual technologies Being contemplative and embodied in racial justice, art, and work What does love mean for you? Song as a spiritual practice and community singing Meet Lyndsey Lyndsey is well-versed in social and spiritual practices that support enjoyable, sustainable societal transformation: yoga, song-weaving, visual art, dancing, and gardening. Educated as a painter and trained as a yogi, Lyndsey spent a decade as a community artist in St. Louis before returning to the area to run a yoga studio in Rantoul. She enjoys designing projects to feed her inquiry about life while attracting adventures and connecting with tribes that grace her journey with experiential wisdom in creative healing and joyful sustainability. Her passions are catalyzing radically simple + beautiful + fun intentional community, sparking spontaneous collaborative singing and dancing, long journey bike-abouts throughout the Heartland, permaculture, and loving children. Creating and leading Song has taught her to hold each moment as prayer, whatever the task at hand. She loves to honor thresholds, bring beauty to gatherings, tend the grief in our bones, liberate the pleasure in our bodies ~ all woven in Song, all in service of this great big Coming Home. When she leads Song, she has a deep desire to nourish each person as they claim and wake into our divine birthright, Freedom. Her current growth edge, with mentorship from Holistic Resistance, is leaning into Song as a tool to dismantle internalized white supremacy. Her song teachers and mentors include Liz Rog, Lisa Littlebird, Laurence Cole, and Barbara McAfee who model the path of singing as heart-opening. Learn more about Song Power Hour and other events led by Lyndsey. You can follow Lyndsey on Instagram (@lila.gaia) and YouTube and follow the We Belong! Community of Song on Facebook You can support Lyndsey’s Sacred Song work on Patreon. Resources We Mention My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem The On Being podcast
As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, host Angela Davis reflects on how he changed us — a special broadcast heard on public radio stations across the country. Guests: Angela Harrelson is George Floyd’s aunt who lives in Minneapolis and works with volunteers to preserve George Floyd Square, where Floyd was killed. Harrelson is a registered nurse and co-chair of the George Floyd Global Memorial nonprofit. Resmaa Menakem is a renowned trauma specialist who lives in Minneapolis. His book, “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” came out in 2017 and hit the New York Times bestseller list after George Floyd’s murder. Brandt Williams is a correspondent for MPR News who has covered police brutality, police-community relations and police reform efforts in Minneapolis. Judy Austin has lived near the intersection where George Floyd was killed for 35 years and raised a family of healers there. She is a doctor of ministry and executive pastor at Proverbs Christian Fellowship in north Minneapolis. Her neighbors call her “Dr. Mom.” Jeanelle Austin is Judy Austin’s daughter and the lead caretaker at George Floyd Square. She is also treasurer-secretary for the George Floyd Global Memorial nonprofit. She moved back to Minneapolis during the 2020 summer uprising to be with family and serve the community. Jeanette Rupert is another daughter of Judy Austin. She is a reverend and a nurse at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She split her time this past year treating COVID-19 patients in intensive care and treating protesters and neighbors at a makeshift clinic in George Floyd Square. Theodore Austin, who goes by Butchy, is Judy Austin’s son and recently bought the house next door to his childhood home. He is a father of four and a trumpet player. He spent the past year collecting and distributing supplies to people impacted by the uprising and pandemic. Rachel Austin is Butchy Austin’s wife and a mother of four. She coordinated mutual aid alongside her husband and helped take care of children in the neighborhood during the uprising.
Dr. David Ragland is an inspirational figure and activist in the new reparations and reconciliation movements…and there is so much GOLD in this episode and so many references...it will take longer than I have capacity for to document it all for this episode. That’s the beauty we get when talking with professional educators. Here are major themes:Dr. David Ragland...Is co-founder of The Truth Telling ProjectDirector of the Grassroots Reparations CampaignIs recognized for his research on advocacy through Georgetown U’s Advocacy LabsInducted into the Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse CollegeSenior Bayard Rustin Fellow at the Fellowship for Reconciliationa board member for the Peace and Justice Studies Association...and he talks about how the Ferguson uprising is central to his story. Check out these SIX articles he’s written for YES! Magazine:Part 1: Reparations Are A Peace TreatyPart 2: With Reparations, We Must Demand Repair - and Heal OurselvesPart 3: On Reparations, Let Impacted Communities Lead the WayPart 4: Beyond Compensation for ReparationsPart 5: A Culture Shift Can Only Happen With Reparations and Truth TellingPart 6: He mentions that he hasn’t written yet! But we also found a much earlier article from 2017 - In Truth and Reconciliation, First Things First - The TruthThese are the five areas outlined by the UN for reparation:CompensationRestitutionSatisfactionGuarantees of Non-RepeatHealingNeed to know:HR 40: HR 40 is proposed legislation - the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. The legislation, which was first introduced nearly 30 years ago, establishes a commission to examine slavery and discrimination in the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies. It refers to the broken promise of 40 acres and a mule, to freed slaves, by General Sherman, in 1865. In the US there has never been significant truth and reconciliation actions taken for enslavement or for native american genocide, as there have been in other countries like South Africa has, for apartheid.The newly elected Congresswoman Corey Bush (Missouri) and Dr. Ragland co-founded the Truth Telling Project with her after meeting during the Ferguson protests.Resmaa Menakem is mentioned and of course we love his body of work including his book “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies” which Fleur Larsen mentioned in Season 1. You can check out his interview with Krista Tippet too.Dr. Ragland talks about our mutual friendEdgar Villanueva and the Decolonizing Wealth Project as well as Liberated Capital, a reparations giving circle...Reparations is the repair of moral and material harm.The Truth Telling Project: A truth process or healing, created as a response to police violence.In this episode we say the names of these remembered folx who have been murdered by police and those whose names are not said, will not be forgotten. I’ve tried to link to pieces that share a bit about who they were...Tamir Rice, objects of careMike Brown, rebuilt memorialKajieme Powell, anniversary marchMa’Khia Bryant, vigilGeorge Floyd, sacred spaceSandra Bland, memorialAnd this is my favorite quote, because we, societally, never talk about what was stolen...and often we refer to it as bringing “civilization” right? DR: "I'm kidnapping you Kuta Kente. Now, your name is Toby. Your religion is Christianity. And you can't play drum no more. You can't cook the food you ate no more. Your kids are going to be slaves, and their kids are going to be slaves.”MM: “And they will learn nothing of your culture previously because it will be outlawed for you to practice it.”NOTE: So we’re learning that this podcast is becoming part of university curriculum across the US and Canada! If you happen to be studying this episode, and want to add more links related to this episode...email us! hello@theethicalrainmaker.com because if you are doing the research anyway… ;)We are self-funded. So. If you’d like to inspire this beautiful series through your financial contribution - we’ll take it on Patreon! Subscribe to this podcast to get the best of what we have to offer.I promise there are more incredible episodes on their way - every other Wednesday.The Ethical Rainmaker is produced in Seattle, Washington by Kasmira Hall, and Isaac Kaplan-Woolner, and socials by Rachelle Pierce. Michelle Shireen Muri is the executive producer and this pod is sponsored by Freedom Conspiracy.
The pastors start off talking about organizing by what we have, and not by what we lack. We need to be fed by Jesus, need to be free from an evaluation of ourselves all the time and just be living in this place of being with Jesus so that we can do whatever the Spirit leads us to do. A big interview between Jonny and Rachel on her views of the Bible: how to read it and engage with it, especially in community; dealing with patriarchy and colonialism that have mis-used the Bible; her own experience as a pastor; and some of her favorite theologians who engage with the Bible in a deep and yet relatable way. We end with a little Show and Tell: books to read, spiritual people who've influenced us, and celebrating meeting in person outside for our Sunday meetings. //Notes// How the Bible Actually Works by Pete Enns: https://peteenns.com/books/how-the-bible-actually-works/ Anselm on Celebrating Our Transhistorical Body: https://www.circleofhope.net/transhistorical/april-21-anselm/ Jesus, as a mother you gather your people to you: You are gentle with us as a mother with her children; Often you weep over our sins and our pride: tenderly you draw us from hatred and judgement. You comfort us in sorrow and bind up our wounds: in sickness you nurse us, and with pure milk you feed us. Jesus, by your dying we are born to new life: by your anguish and labour we come forth in joy. Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness: through your gentleness we find comfort in fear. Your warmth gives life to the dead: your touch makes sinners righteous. Lord Jesus, in your mercy heal us: in your love and tenderness remake us. In your compassion bring grace and forgiveness: for the beauty of heaven may your love prepare us. The Catena Aurea, by St. Thomas Aquinas: https://www.ecatholic2000.com/catena/untitled-111.shtml Quote from Origen: I suppose also that he gains the world who does not deny himself, nor loses his own life as to carnal pleasures, and thence suffers the loss of his soul. These two things being set before us, we must rather choose to lose the world, and gain our souls. My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem https://centralrecoverypress.com/product/my-grandmothers-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-paperback 2 Corinthians 3:18 - And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. circleofhope.net/dailyprayer circleofhope.net/dailyprayerdeeper circleofhope.net/outdoormeetings circleofhope.net/onlinemeeting //About this Podcast// Resist and Restore is a podcast by Circle of Hope. We're extending the table of our dialogue! Tune in bi-weekly as the Circle of Hope pastors—Rachel, Ben, Julie, and Jonny—sit down to dialogue about faith, God, Jesus, the spiritual life, and everything in between. Available on Spotify, iTunes/Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. //Contact Us// Email: ResistandRestorePodcast@circleofhope.net IG/TW: @circleofhopenet YouTube: https://youtube.com/circleofhope FB: https://fb.me/CircleofHopePhillyRegion Help keep the show running! Contribute at: https://circleofhope.net/sharing
In today's episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Danielle Simmons, a psychologist and therapist based in Chicago. We dig into the topic of generational trauma, its implications, how it shows up in our everyday lives, and how to heal from it.In this episode we discuss:What is generational trauma, its implications, and how it shows up in our everyday livesHow trauma is passed down from generation to generation and/or carried across generationsThe ways in which Black folks experience generational trauma differently as a result of slaveryThe process of healing from generational trauma and what to anticipate when pursuing therapy and healingThe importance of creating a toolkit for healing and overall wellness...and much more!About Dr. Danielle Simmons:Dr. Danielle Simmons is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in downtown Chicago which aims to promote sustainable growth, change, and healing. She is a native Chicagoan, and derives great joy and honor from giving back to the communities that have given her so much, including communities of queer folk, disenfranchised folk, and people being harmed by ongoing systemic oppression. As a clinician, educator and facilitator, she encourages honest self-reflection, increased self-awareness, unconditional self-compassion and a willingness to accept our imperfections. She comes from a long line of resilient Black women, and carries within her their messages of love, tenacity, endurance, and survival.To learn more about Dr. Simmons, check out her website: http://www.sccs-therapy.com/Suggested Resources:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem (2017)It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn (2016)The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (2015)Intergenerational Cycles of Trauma and Violence: An Attachment and Family Systems Perspective by Pamela Alexander (2015)Dora Kamau, From Reacting to Responding (meditation)Psychology Today______Follow The Sista Circle Podcast via social media:IG: @thesistacirclepodcastFacebook: @thesistacirclepodcastYoutube: The Sista Circle Podcast And don't forget to subscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast mailing list: www.thesistacircle.com/subscribeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sistacirclepod)
Daisy recently spoke with Anu Gupta -- scientist, educator, lawyer, avid meditator and the Founder of BE MORE with Anu. His work in the Wild “Wellness” World seeks to dissolve racial bias with mindfulness and empathy. To date, Anu has shared his method with over 20k professionals through workshops and courses plus via keynote presentations on the TED stage, at SXSW and on The Oprah Conversation. In this episode, Daisy and Anu unpack his compassion-backed, science-backed approach to breaking the bias cycle as “bias is just a habit of thought.” They discuss the potency of shifting from the head to the heart, the intention to establish wellBEING versus wellness (especially in terms of identity), and how simple, consistent mindfulness practices allow you to move away from reactivity and towards awareness. The next BE MORE cohort begins March 11 2021. // Wild Wild Show Notes: Anu Gupta @mindfulanu, Brené Brown (@brenebrown), “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” by Resmaa Menakem, Oprah (@oprah), Be More With Anu (@bemorewithanu | Bemorewithanu.com), “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson
Anjuli Sherin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, resilience-building and cultivating joy. Since 2003 her practice has been working primarily with Immigrant, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Muslim & LGBTQI populations. In addition to over 30000 hours of individual and group work, she is the creator of three programs: five-day, 12-week and 10-month-long Cultivating Resilience, including a five-day residential retreat in Hawaii on Embodying Joy.Anjuli has been widely recognized for her unique achievements in the mental health field. In 2007 she received the Emerging Leader Award from the E-women network, a nationwide business community, where she shared her award-winning essay in front of a live audience of 2500 and to thousands more online. Anjuli has also been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, as a finalist of the O Magazine/White House Leadership Project. In This EpisodeAnjuli's website Joyous Resilience: A Path to Individual Healing and Collective Thriving in an Inequitable World, Anjuli SherinMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa MenakemAnjuli's Guided MeditationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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