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Mixed Race Belonging19. How Somatics Can Help Restore Your Body's Blueprint for BelongingIn today's episode, I talk about how belonging - feeling held - is a somatic and emotional memory that you can cultivate through personal somatic practice and your relationship with others who DO see you. You'll learn how somatics can help you restore your neurobiological wiring for connection and belonging.–Learn the three-step somatic strategy that will help you feel safe and secure in your body and your relationships as a mixed person (even if you’ve never truly felt held by anyone) when you sign up for the Belonging Blueprint workshop on February 24th 5:30-7pm...
2026-02-1013 minMixed Race Belonging18. Two Mental Traps Distracting You From Finding Belonging As a Mixed PersonIn today's episode, I'm talking about how the lifelong experience of being rejected and othered keeps you trapped in a state of hypervigilance and how that's BOTH protecting you from harm AND preventing you from feeling like you belong.–Learn the three-step somatic strategy that will help you feel safe and secure in your body and your relationships as a mixed person (even if you’ve never truly felt held by anyone) when you sign up for the Belonging Blueprint workshop on February 24th 5:30-7pm ET [NOTE: the duration of this workshop is longer than...
2026-02-0320 min
Mixed Race Belonging17. A Message for Mixed Folks with White MomsMixed folks - especially women-identified mixed folks - have been getting HEAT on the internet lately. In this episode, I've got a special message for mixed folks with white moms.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you go deep to untangle, unpack, and get to the root of your belonging wound, so you can finally feel whole and write the next chapter of your belonging story.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a so...
2026-01-2709 min
Mixed Race Belonging16. How to Reconcile Your Proximity to WhitenessIn this episode, I'm speaking on a topic that I think we sometimes shy away from - how do mixed folks with white ancestors/parents/family members reconcile their proximity to whiteness? I'm breaking down how to handle the fact that you have white ancestors or are assumed to be white, and how to find a place of centered accountability when it comes to your privilege and access.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you...
2026-01-2015 min
Mixed Race Belonging15. My Client Was Worried They Were Appropriating Their Own Culture...Here's How I Helped ThemIn today's episode I share how I supported a client who wanted to reconnect with their Taino culture, but worried they would be appropriating it. I also speak to how healing connecting to our ancestral indigenous cultures can be during such disturbing times.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you go deep to untangle, unpack, and get to the root of your belonging wound, so you can finally feel whole and write the next chapter...
2026-01-1317 min
Mixed Race Belonging14. Why Trying to Regulate Yourself is Keeping You From Feeling Connected to Other PeopleIn this week's episode, I'm breaking down why nervous system "regulation" pop psychology is problematic AF - and why dysregulation is actually important for building relationships.Sign up for the FREE 60 minute Somatics of Belonging workshop. We’re live on January 12th from 5:30-6:30pm ET.–The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your host...
2026-01-0612 min
Mixed Race BelongingFREE Workshop on January 12th: The Somatics of BelongingI'm out of office this week but popping in with a quick announcement!Sign up for the FREE 60 minute Somatics of Belonging workshop. We’re live on January 12th from 5:30-6:30pm ET.–The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a somatic coach for mixed race people with a background as a t...
2025-12-3003 min
Mixed Race Belonging13. Describing Yourself in Fractions is Holding You Back From Feeling Like You BelongIn this week's episode I'm here to remind you that you are WHOLE and that your identity is NOT complicated. I talk complexity theory, river confluences, and more.Sign up for the FREE 60 minute Somatics of Belonging workshop. We’re live on January 12th from 5:30-6:30pm ET.–The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your...
2025-12-2314 min
Mixed Race Belonging12. The Role of Grief in Healing Your Mixed Belonging WoundWhen it comes down to it, the mixed belonging wound is really grief. In today's episode, I'm covering what grief is, how it interacts with your mixed race belonging wound, and why we're all so afraid of it in the first place.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a somatic co...
2025-12-1622 min
Mixed Race Belonging11. How can I tell the difference between whether something is really a red flag or if I'm just triggered?I'm answering a common question that comes up in my work - is this a red flag or am I just triggered? I'll walk you through some considerations and how you can practice building your capacity to discern for yourself.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mi...
2025-12-0917 min
Mixed Race Belonging10. What TF even is belonging?It can feel kind of elusive to identify what belonging is. In today's episode, I'm sharing the major themes I've identified from the 30+ books and counting that I've read about belonging. Want the book list?--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a ba...
2025-12-0220 min
Mixed Race Belonging9. Handle family conflict this holiday season without losing your sh*t!A timely episode as many of you head to family time for T-Day. I share skills and insights on how to handle though family dynamics and conflict, as well as some words of encouragement. Hope it helps!--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people wi...
2025-11-2528 min
Mixed Race Belonging8. Should You Stay Friends With Someone Who Doesn't Understand Your Multicultural Identity?In this episode I answer a question I got on Instagram - should I stay friends with someone who doesn't understand, questions, or denies my multicultural identity? I speak broadly about whether to stay friends with people who challenge you or not, as well as what you can try if you do want to salvage the relationship.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through...
2025-11-1814 min
Mixed Race Belonging7. Stop Self-Selecting Out of Affinity Spaces!!Do you self-select out of monoracial or affinity spaces because you assume you won't be welcome? If so, this episode is for you. I'm offering some words of wisdom on why you absolutely have a right to put yourself in those spaces and why you belong in them.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.I’m yo...
2025-11-1116 min
Mixed Race Belonging6. The #1 Skill You Need to Build Relationships Where You Can Show Up As Your Whole SelfI'm going more in depth on today's podcast about one of the pillars of my approach, attunement. And more specifically, the witnessing mind. Listen in to learn how developing more capacity to witness your experience will help you heal and build the relationships you've been longing for as a multiracial person.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.
2025-11-0420 min
Mixed Race Belonging5. The Exact Process I Walk My Mixed Race Clients Through in 1:1 CoachingIn today's episode, I'm sharing the exact process I walk my mixed clients through. I talk about the four pillars in my approach: somatic attunement, embracing multiplicity, relational skill-building, and grief tending.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a...
2025-10-2828 min
Mixed Race Belonging4. Tips for Dealing with Rejection and Microaggressions as a Multiracial PersonAs mixed race people, we are no stranger to being rejected, othered, and microaggressed. In today's episode I'm sharing my top three tips for how to handle those experiences.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yo...
2025-10-2110 min
Mixed Race Belonging3. The #1 Issue My Clients Face as Mixed Race PeopleThe #1 issue my clients face as mixed race people? Rejection sensitivity. In today's episode I'm breaking down what it is and how it happens.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator....
2025-10-1410 min
Mixed Race Belonging1. What is the Mixed Race Belonging Wound?In this episode, I'm talking about what the mixed race belonging wound is, and how I came to coin that term and start my business, Mixed Race Belonging.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga te...
2025-10-0720 min
Mixed Race Belonging2. How Somatics Will Help You Heal Your Mixed Race Belonging WoundIn this episode I'm breaking down wtf somatics is and how it helps heal the mixed race belonging wound as a form of racial trauma.--The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health ed...
2025-10-0723 min
Mixed Race BelongingIntroducing the Mixed Race Belonging PodcastWelcome to the Mixed Race Belonging podcast, where we explore the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and build relationships where you can show up as your full ass self.I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.Help me make this podcast amazing - fill out my 100% anonymous survey right here. I'd love to hear what you struggle most with wh...
2025-09-2901 min
Yoga Solutions Podcast for Mindfulness & TransformationYoga and Somatics with Raina LaGrandWelcome back to another episode of the Yoga Solutions Podcast. For today's episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Raina LaGrand, a remarkable trauma therapist and yoga teacher who specializes in somatic approaches to psychotherapy. Raina is passionate about helping people, particularly those who are multiracial or multicultural, find a sense of belonging in their bodies and identities. Her work bridges the worlds of therapy and yoga, creating a space where healing can happen from the inside out and the outside in.
We explore a wide range of topics in this episode, from the transformative impact o...
2024-09-1735 min
Enlighten USelf-Care for College Students: Feel Your Best This SummerThis month on “Enlighten U,” Eastern Michigan University’s mental health podcast for students, guests Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYT, and Laleh Walker talk about all things self-care. LaGrand, owner of Root to Rise Somatics in Ypsilanti, details her practice, the importance of self-care, and the role connectedness plays in our well being. Walker, a sophomore majoring in public relations at EMU, discusses her experience with self-care as a busy college student and how she plans to do more of it during her self-proclaimed “chill girl summer.” This episode will be your go-to guide to being good to yourself all summer...
2024-06-1743 min
Conscious Anti-RacismEpisode 88: Raina LaGrandWhat does it mean to be trauma-informed? What are somatics? How does anti-racism work intersect with trauma, and what can be done to start healing that trauma?
In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Raina LaGrand, somatic trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and speaker/facilitator specializing in racial identity, trauma, relationships and embodiment. They discuss how racism, oppression, and colonialism integrate...
2023-11-1448 min
Somatic WisdomS3 BONUS - Practice for Anxiety or Before Social Situations with Raina Lagrande of Root to Rise SomaticsThis is an excerpt of the interview episode (episode 64). It is a practice for anxiety or before social situations from a Somatic Wisdom guest, Raina LaGrand. Raina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist, yoga teacher, speaker and facilitator specializing in racial identity, trauma, relationships and embodiment. In her practice, Root to Rise Somatics, she primarily helps mixed race adults and interracial couples build relationships where they feel emotionally connected, and she also works with people of all identities when her schedule allows. Outside of clinical work, Raina provides embodiment-based workshops and trainings for companies invested in...
2023-08-2010 minSomatic WisdomS3 E4 Raina LaGrand on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Embodying Mixed Identities, Loneliness and the Dangers of SomaticsI am delighted to have the opportunity to talk with Raina Lagrand for this episode. Raina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist, yoga teacher, speaker and facilitator specializing in racial identity, trauma, relationships and embodiment. In her practice, Root to Rise Somatics, she primarily helps mixed race adults and interracial couples build relationships where they feel emotionally connected, and she also works with people of all identities when her schedule allows. Outside of clinical work, Raina provides embodiment-based workshops and trainings for companies invested in anti-racism and social justice. Raina lives with her dog on occupied...
2023-08-1344 min
Complex Trauma RecoveryIn Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrandRaina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist, coach and speaker/facilitator specializing in racial identity, trauma, relationships and embodiment. Her work is guided by a deep belief that the relationships we choose are opportunities to practice new behaviors and values that weren't available to us in our families of origin. In her practice, she primarily helps mixed race adults find peace in their identity and build relationships where they feel emotionally connected. She also works with interracial couples and people of all identities when her schedule allows.
Rainas website: https://www.roottorisesomatics.com/
Raina’s instagram/TikTok: @roottorisesomatics
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2023-07-0951 min
Initiated SurvivorRestoring Our Identities with Therapist Raina LaGrandRaina LaGrand (she/her) is a Mixed (Black and white) Queer therapist, coach, and speaker based in Ypsilanti, MI. In her practice she helps mixed people embody their identities with confidence and build the community they've always dreamed of. She also helps intergenerational couples have brave conversations about identity, family, trauma, boundaries, and more. In this episode, we discuss the loss of identity that follows a sexual assault, and how it resembled a controlled burn.
Topics/Triggers:
Loss of Identity from Trauma
Connection to Community
Physical Reactions, Anxiety, and Bodily Discomfort
Trauma as a Grief Experience
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2023-02-0729 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine37// Is Guilt or Shame Holding You Back in Your Health? - with Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYTJoining me on the podcast today is Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYT.Raina is a somatic therapist, coach, and educator living in Ypsilanti, MI. Her perspective on somatics includes responding to the ways trauma & oppression shape our experiences and capacity to thrive. She believes individual and societal transformation is made possible when we center bodies, pleasure, relationships, and culture in healing. Through her work, she seeks to support others in living fully with presence and agency.After living with a stable fracture of a vertebrae for up to 10 years, Raina was experiencing pain that interfered with h...
2021-04-1554 min
The Body Nerd ShowRaina LaGrand: How Emotions and Trauma Are Held in the BodyAre emotions really held in the hips? Today's guest has all the reasoning behind why they are. I'm joined by somatic therapist, coach, and educator, Raina LaGrand. We cover everything from how emotions and trauma are held in the body, how to get reconnected to yourself (even if breathing feels stressful), and the best ways to get grounded when the world around you feels out of control. She's the perfect person to ask if you really can release emotions in your hips 😜 With the neverending news cycle and disturbing images of a violent mob...
2021-01-2142 min
Mind Money Balance44: Financial Healing with Raina LaGrandRaina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist and educator specializing in trauma, oppression, healing justice, and body liberation. Raina feels most alive when she is able to help others be in their bodies and in relationship with others with presence and agency. Raina's services include individual psychotherapy, relationship therapy, coaching for helping professionals, and educational programs for therapists and the general public. In this episode, we cover the power of nuance, giving ourselves permission to dream bigger, and finding support from others. Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/44-financial-healing-raina-lagrand
2021-01-1832 min