In this episode, I will be speaking about the body and how vital it is in our healing and journey of becoming human. The body is an enormous topic of exploration, but I will talk about the journey that my body has taken in this lifetime. From the shame that arises from our gender socialization, to sex and boundary crossings, to contemplating the nature of my suffering through my descent (or ascent?) into madness. I share how, it was only through allowing myself to become hopeless, and to embrace my suffering, that I could escape the confines of my mind and find refuge in my body. I am weaving many stories together in this episode, and I hope you enjoy the journey – and that it takes you to unexpected places.
Recommend reading/listening after this episode:
Men, Women, and Worthiness by Brené Brown, and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk (which, I will always recommend when speaking about the body – even though I don’t specifically address trauma in this episode). I’ve spoken about The Body Keeps the Score before, but Brené Brown is an incredible shame researcher, and I think everyone should read (or listen in this case) to her work!
If you’d like to connect, send me an email at tumi.moloto1@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @tumi.moloto and @humanbecomingpodcast. Take good care, and happy Sunday!
