We are all movers. We are all dancers. In this episode, dancer and grief ritualist Julia Hartsell is back to share about the profound healing that we can experience through the simple act of moving our bodies. Movement of all kinds, from wiggling our pinkie finger to knitting to breaking down walls with a sledgehammer, has the ability to help us welcome sensation and pain, and in turn teach us things about ourselves and begin healing. We encourage you to listen to this episode and think about what simple movements you can bring into your life.

 

Topics:

• Bringing vulnerability, sorrow, and change to dance
• The importance of slowing down in the grief process and truly welcoming in sensation and pain
• The power of anger to teach us something about our boundaries
• Welcoming what is and giving ourselves the space to experience what we need in that moment
• Using dance as a means of connecting with a support system of ancestors
• Grounding ourselves and healing by simply placing our bare feet upon the earth
• Embracing hobbies or simple tasks as means of moving our bodies and focusing our minds

 

Resources:

Find Julia and her work here

The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully 

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Get your free “7 Steps to Walk Through Grief with Grace” guidebook at www.walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com

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Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/

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Have virtual tea with Jenn! This will be an opportunity for you to get some reflection time on where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to go. You will get some clarity, and perspective and get a chance to be deeply witnessed. 

https://calendly.com/revjenncormier/tea-with-jenn-what-s-your-big-dream?month=2023-11

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Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com

Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein