In this episode, I explore what it’s like to learn how to trust my body after leaving the church. I talk about why embodied discernment and listening to intuitive signals matter, and how psychological barriers can disconnect us from our bodies. I focus especially on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and women of color mystics , who often carry additional layers of trauma that make this reconnection more complex. I also invite listeners to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and share practical exercises that have helped me strengthen self-trust and intuition.

Key Takeaways

• Trusting your body is essential for spiritual growth.
• Embodied discernment helps in recognizing intuitive signals.
• Many teachings discourage trusting our bodies.
• Racialized trauma complicates the relationship with intuition.

• Ancestral wisdom is embedded in our bodies.
• Intuitive signals can be confused with trauma responses.
• Self-trust is often undermined by hierarchical systems.
• Meditation is key to developing body awareness.

• Your body carries the memory of survival and wisdom.
• Practical exercises can help reconnect with your intuition.

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Resources

• My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP
• The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color (The Social Justice Handbook Series) by Natalie Y. Gutiérrez LMFT 
• Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity, and Self-Worth by Kelsey Blackwell 
• Video | Healing Racialized Trauma: A Conversation with Resmaa Menakem and Tara Brach
• Video | Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Joy DeGruy (Also has a book with the same title)

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional mental health, medical, or spiritual advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional for your specific circumstances. The views expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Anekia Nicole and/or A Soulful Rebellion LLC. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis hotline in your area.

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