Published Jun 9, 2020

Race and Healing: A Body Practice

Therapist and trauma specialist Resmaa Menakem delves into the transformative power of body-oriented practices and neuroscience to heal cultural trauma, highlighting the role of bodily awareness and the reticular activation system in understanding and addressing racial dynamics.

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Race and Healing: A Body Practice

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Body Awareness Practices

Neuroscience Insights

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Episode Highlights

Body Awareness PracticesResmaa Menakem, a therapist and trauma specialist, shares insights on using body orientation and presence to address cultural trauma. His methods focus on engaging the body to foster awareness and healing.

Body Awareness Practices

Neuroscience InsightsResmaa Menakem explores the reticular activation system and the power of repetition in transforming awareness, particularly in the context of race. He shares insights on how these practices can help individuals become more attuned to racial dynamics and foster personal growth.

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