Kaitlin Curtice

1. How to listen to the signals our bodies give us, and other concrete strategies to hold on to being human.2. The healing power of honoring and reconnecting with our little girl selves and with our Mother Earth.3. How, if all else fails, we can practice presence and embodiment by talking to a house plant.  4. The traumatizing effect of purity culture, colonization, and assimilation, and how to come home to the wholeness of our core nature, desire, and wisdom. 5. Concrete, everyday acts of rebellion that help us regain what we lost, and restore us to who we really are. About Kaitlin: Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She is a wise and vital voice on decolonizing our bodies, faith, and families, and the freedom and peace of embodiment - finding wholeness in ourselves, our stories, and our lineage. Her new book, Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day, examines the journey of resisting the status quo by caring for ourselves, one another, and Mother Earth – and is available now. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @kaitlincurtice.If you want to hear more about Embodiment, please listen to the We Can Do Hard Things episode 168 Sonya Renee Taylor: What If You Loved Your Body?

Kaitlin Curtice, an Indigenous American, discusses living resistance and embracing indigenous identity. They explore the power of writing and storytelling, the challenges of wintering and personal growth, and the importance of compassion and rest for resistance. They also touch on Christmas preparations and the need for spaces of care and support.

Kaitlin Curtice, an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation and author, shares her insights on creating a mental seaside cottage during the pandemic. She explores the beauty of aging as a healing process and the wisdom found in stillness. Kaitlin discusses the significance of retreats, emphasizing the art of listening to both nature and ancestral voices. With reflections on storytelling, communal ties, and the importance of rituals, she highlights how these practices can deeply nourish the spirit and creativity.