Decolonizing the Body with Kelsey Blackwell

We interview Kelsey Blackwell, a renowned somatic coach, author, writer and advocate for women of color to share her views on decolonizing the body. She explains the importance of acknowledging and working through racial trauma and systemic oppression. 

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Kelsey's Backstory

00:21 Decolonizing the Body: A Focus on Women of Color

00:30 The Writing Process and Audience Targeting

01:39 Understanding Decolonization and its Impact

03:38 Kelsey's Personal Journey into Somatics

06:12 The Genesis of the Book 'Decolonizing the Body'

07:21 The Role of Surrender in Kelsey's Life

07:32 Challenging the Traditional Job Concept

08:37 Navigating Fear and Uncertainty

19:55 The Importance of Collective Thinking

23:10 Practical Steps to Connect Back to the Body

30:17 Breaking the Oreo: Addressing Racial Trauma

36:41 Reclaiming Anger and Asserting Boundaries

16:03 Advice for Women in their Late 20s