[Bonus Episode] Staying Embodied Through Global Crisis w/ Luis Mojica, Daniel Maté, & Camille Leak
Nov 6, 2023
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Explore somatic practices for navigating global crisis, attuning to the present, and the impact of social media on our bodies in this bonus episode featuring Luis Mojica, Daniel Maté, and Camille Leak.
Exploring bracing and containment creates a safe container for experiencing crises and honoring the role of rest maintains resilience during crisis situations.
Deep dives
Noticing the impact of social media and email on the body
When Daniel checks his email or engages with social media, he experiences a physical response, including dilated pupils and a narrowing of focus. He recognizes a sense of identity and a bracing sensation, as if he is preparing for work. He also notices a familiar but slight headache and a thrumming sensation, which he associates with the 'me machine.' When he holds his tiredness, he experiences a collapsing sensation, indicating a need for rest.
Restoring integrity and exploring the relationship between desire and capacity
Luis and Daniel discuss the importance of restoring integrity by acknowledging and accepting all parts of ourselves, even those that may appear contradictory. They explore the relationship between desire and capacity, emphasizing the significance of being mindful of our body's responses in order to navigate global crises from a place of greater flexibility and understanding.
Exploring guilt and navigating crises with groundedness
Camille reflects on the guilt she feels for bringing a black child into a racist world. She explains how recognizing guilt and finding a sense of calm amidst oppression allows her to navigate crises effectively. They discuss the concept of integrity as embracing all parts of oneself and accessing a grounded state of being amid turmoil and chaos.
The importance of pausing and noticing the body's response
Daniel shares how incorporating pauses and clear intentions into his walks with clients has transformative somatic effects. They highlight the significance of exploring bracing and containment in order to create a safe container for experiencing crises and uncertainty. They also emphasize the need to recognize and support the body's tiredness, honoring the role of rest in maintaining resilience during crisis situations.
Embracing and integrating grief
The podcast discusses the importance of embracing and integrating grief as a necessary skill, especially during difficult times. The speaker emphasizes that grief allows us to move through the pain, loss, and heartbreak we experience and helps us transition from a state of resistance to acceptance. By befriending activation and allowing ourselves to feel the full range of emotions, we can create a space for grief to settle inside us and become an integrated part of our experience. This process of befriending activation and integrating grief can lead to a greater sense of resilience and embodied presence.
The power of holding and witnessing sensations
The episode highlights the importance of holding and witnessing sensations in our bodies as a way to navigate crises and overwhelming emotions. The speaker encourages listeners to support the bracing and tension they may feel in their bodies by finding ways to physically hold or be held. By doing so, we create a space for the sensations to emerge and be felt, allowing the body to release mental insistences and attachments that no longer serve us. This process of holding and witnessing our sensations allows us to move from a state of bracing to a state of presence, where sensations can be integrated and inform our choices and responses to the world.
