10% Happier with Dan Harris Why We're All Suffering from Racial Trauma (Even White People) -- and How to Handle It | Resmaa Menakem
Jul 6, 2020
Resmaa Menakem is a Minneapolis-based therapist, trauma specialist, and author of "My Grandmother’s Hands". He explores how racial trauma affects all bodies—regardless of color—arguing it manifests physically. Menakem introduces concepts like 'white body supremacy' and 'somatic abolitionism', urging deeper engagement in anti-racist practices. He emphasizes the importance of communal healing through bodily awareness, confronting privilege, and navigating discomfort. The conversation encourages transformative personal growth and sustained commitment to racial healing.
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Resmaa's Current State
- Resmaa Menakem shares how recent events affect his well-being, mentioning changes in sleep, appetite, and physical pain.
- He highlights the importance of asking specific questions about well-being rather than relying on generic responses.
White Body Supremacy
- Resmaa Menakem introduces the term "white body supremacy," emphasizing the inherent advantage of being born white in a society with white standards.
- He argues that white people must question their consumption of this system, which perpetuates pain and anguish for people of color.
Addressing White Body Supremacy
- White people should address "white body supremacy" within their own communities, not by talking to people of color.
- Developing an embodied anti-racist culture requires sustained commitment and internal work.
