Embodied Justice with Dr. Judy Lubin
The Embodied Justice podcast delves into the intersection of inner well-being, social change, and racial justice. Hosted by Dr. Judy Lubin, the founder of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity, the podcast explores the ways that personal and collective trauma influence our roles as changemakers and the broader impact they have on our work. In urgent times, inner work is often overlooked when caring for communities and building toward a just and liberatory future.
In this podcast, we pause to celebrate our resilience and dedicate ourselves to personal and collective healing. We delve into practices and ideas that bolster our abilities as leaders and discuss topics at the crossroads of inner well-being, social change, and racial justice. Through insightful interviews and conversations with Black authors, embodiment and mindfulness teachers, transformation coaches, and racial equity practitioners, we examine profound subjects.
We'll contemplate how to maintain balance in pressing times, honor the wisdom of our ancestors, our bodies, and nature, and practice compassion for ourselves as we aim for healing and freedom for our communities.
Join us on the "Embodied Justice" podcast as we embark together on a journey toward a future where our well-being is a critical part of the justice movement.
To learn more about CURE, visit https://www.urbanandracialequity.org
Embodied Justice with Dr. Judy Lubin
Decolonizing the Body
Welcome to today's episode of Embodied Justice, where Dr. Judy Lubin and our guest, Kelsey Blackwell, dive deep into the power of reconnecting with our bodies through somatic practices. Join them as they explore how societal programming influences our detachment from our bodies and discuss transformative ways to reconnect and embrace well-being, especially for those carrying the burden of racial inequities.
In this episode you will learn about:
- Reconnecting with the Body: Kelsey shares her personal experiences and stresses the importance of coming home to one's body. She discusses how recognizing and prioritizing bodily needs and sensations is crucial in breaking free from the trauma held within our bodies, often exacerbated by societal pressures and historical baggage.
- Somatic Practices and Trauma: The conversation reveals how somatic coaching can aid in addressing and healing from trauma. Kelsey outlines the 'For Star' model she uses in her coaching, which helps individuals focus on what life is guiding them toward and embodying a state of liberation and well-being.
- Self-care in Racial Justice Work: Both speakers highlight the somatic and emotional toll on individuals, particularly people of color, engaged in racial justice work. They discuss the importance of honest self-assessment regarding one's passion and boundaries in this area, emphasizing the need for self-care and suitable support systems to sustain efforts without burnout.
About Our Guest:
Kelsey Blackwell is a distinguished somatic coach, author, and speaker who specializes in empowering women and gender nonconforming people of color to reclaim their confidence and self-worth. Through her work, she addresses the deep-seated impacts of societal and institutional oppression, offering transformative approaches to unhook from these debilitating systems. Kelsey's expertise in navigating spaces of diversity, equity, and inclusion informs her comprehensive methods which facilitate a reconnection with the body's wisdom and an embracing of one's full potential. Her commitment to decolonizing the body and advocating for mental and emotional liberation makes her a pivotal voice in the quest for genuine and sustainable social change.
Thank for spending your precious time with us!
This episode is brought to you by the Center for Urban and Racial Equity. To learn more CURE and the Embodied Justice Program and Retreat, head to https://urbanandracialequity.org/embodied-justice-program/
