In This Body

Personal and Social Transformation with Staci Haines

• Ailey Jolie • Season 1 • Episode 14

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Join Ailey Jolie and Staci Haines, an innovator in the field of Somatics, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Staci discuss the essence of somatics and embodiment, their relevance in personal and collective healing, and how these practices intersect with social justice issues such as racism, sexism, and climate justice. Stacey shares insights from her extensive work, including her influential books 'The Politics of Trauma' and 'Healing Sex.' The conversation delves into the nuances of somatic practices, the importance of social analysis in healing, and ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with one's body amidst a world that often promotes disconnection. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Stacey Haynes: Pioneer in Somatics
  • 02:49 Defining Somatics and Embodiment
  • 05:03 The Link Between Personal and Collective Healing
  • 08:12 Core Components of True Somatic Work
  • 13:09 Challenges and Misrepresentations in Somatics
  • 20:39 Redefining Power Through Somatics
  • 25:10 De-objectifying the Body
  • 30:48 Exploring Collective Healing
  • 31:16 Prevention Strategies in Public Health
  • 32:02 Empowering Change Makers
  • 33:32 Therapeutic Models and Collective Healing
  • 35:04 Somatics as a Spiritual Path
  • 38:26 Challenges in Somatic Practices
  • 44:26 Finding the Right Somatic Practitioner
  • 47:51 Healing from Personal and Systemic Trauma
  • 53:57 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 56:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

You can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/1l0Pi2ezd2K 

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