When women feel self-love alive in their bodies – meaning they can taste, touch, hear, smell and feel love for themselves as a tangible force- they cannot tolerate violence or abuse. This creates a ripple effect in their families. In their lineages. In their communities. It impacts the nervous systems around them… when children feel…
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Somatic Sovereignty: Reclaiming Your Body Somatic sovereignty is about embracing your body as it is right now and making decisions based on personal intuition and knowledge, without the influence of external pressures, societal norms, or expectations[^1^]. This practice goes beyond the realm of physical health and wellness; it involves understanding, respecting, and honoring our body’s…
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We live in a world that often imposes stringent beauty standards and societal norms and when we as women take delight in our own bodies, it can be a radical act of autonomy. It is an act of self-love that goes beyond mere acceptance of the status quo, venturing into the realm of somatic sovereignty.…
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SAE stands for Sexual Abuse Energy, Sexual abuse energy is a deeply impactful and pervasive phenomenon that extends beyond acts of physical abuse to include non-physical interactions that can be equally damaging. Its insidious nature makes it difficult to identify and confront, yet understanding its existence is a critical part of the journey towards eradication.…
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In the quest to eradicate sexual abuse energy from our planet, a question often arises: “What does loving myself, let alone feeling love for myself alive in my body, have to do with this monumental task?” This is a question that I have been asked repeatedly in recent years, and it’s an excellent one, with…
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As someone who has personally experienced childhood sexual abuse and the resulting CPTSD, I know firsthand how overwhelming and confusing the journey of trauma recovery can be… For years, I grappled with flashbacks and relentless reliving of trauma, exploring numerous modalities help – from talk therapy to EMDR. It wasn’t until I discovered breathwork in 2011 that…
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Somatic self-love plays a profound role in helping women embody the truth that their worth and beauty are inherent, independent of any external accomplishments or productivity. By cultivating somatic self-love, women can come to feel and integrate the statement “there is nothing that I need to accomplish to be worthy and to feel beautiful. I…
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Patriarchal structures refer to systems of social organization and cultural practices that privilege men and reinforce male dominance over women and other genders. These structures have been prevalent in many societies throughout history and continue to shape social, political, and economic dynamics today. Patriarchal structures manifest in various ways, including: Gender roles and stereotypes: Patriarchal…
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The term “sites of shaping” refers to the various aspects of an individual’s experience that influence and shape their beliefs, behaviors, and identities. For women in the patriarchy, these sites of shaping encompass the societal, cultural, and historical forces that influence how women perceive and experience themselves within the confines of patriarchal systems. These sites…
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The concept of the “collective social feminine body” refers to the shared experiences, perceptions, and somatic manifestations that arise from being a woman in a patriarchal society. It acknowledges that the experiences of women are not solely individual but are shaped by broader social, cultural, and historical forces. The collective social feminine body encompasses both…
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