Dr. Tayla Shanaye

Dr. Tayla Shanaye, a somatic therapist and scholar focused on birth trauma and structural oppression, joins the conversation to explore how systemic ideologies like white supremacy and patriarchy affect our bodies and experiences. She discusses the medicalization of childbirth and how it often prioritizes delivering babies over the well-being of mothers. Tayla also highlights the historical roots of obstetric violence and the need for community support. With insights into somatic abolitionism and collective healing, she advocates for a cultural shift towards validating emotions and reclaiming agency.