Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 1, Episode 8: Jess Kennard
Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Jess Kennard (they/she) about their embodiment journey. To learn more about their work, check out their website, www.jesskennard.com.
Jess Kennard MA, LMHC, ATR-P is a clinical art therapist and eco-arts facilitator working on land belonging to the Tiwa speaking people in what is also called Albuquerque, New Mexico. They practice expressive eco-arts therapy which combines various creative modalities with the healing potential of the natural world. Jess's work focuses on clients healing their relationship with their body to belong to themselves more fully. They strive to model anti-oppressive practice, radical consent, fat-positivity, and environmental stewardship through their life and therapeutic work. Jess also leads dream exploration groups, expressive arts workshops, and one-on-one creative well-being sessions in addition to their private practice. Visit Jess @thesacredthird on Tumblr and Pinterest to follow along with their latest.
Content Warning: discussion of privilege, discussion of diet culture, mention of mental health struggles, mention of family and complex trauma, mention of compulsive exercise, mention of chronic pain, discussion of anti-queer violence
Trigger Warnings:
32:28: Jess discusses a history of compulsive movement
53:38: Jess discusses an experience of anti-queer violence
56:11: Jess discusses the most recent TX anti-abortion law
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A few highlights:
4:58: Jess shares their understanding of embodiment and their own embodiment journey
19:59: Jess discusses how the pandemic has affected their devotion to embodiment
37:00: Jess discusses what lights they do on a regular basis to feel embodied how to make this accessible for everyone
47:57: Jess discusses their understanding of “the rest of us” and how they is a part of that, as well as their privileges
59:05: Jess shares what eco-therapy and expressive arts are as they relate to bodies and embodiment
1:07:51: Jess shares how listeners can make a difference based on this conversation
1:14:13: Jess shares where to be found and what’s next for them
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Music: “Wheel of Karma” by Jason Shaw
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