Luis shares part of his intersex journey as he explores the idea of misgendering as progress. Join him as he discusses the difference between sex and gender, harm and difference in the context of free speech. He believes we all have a responsibility to orient to, and find safety in, ourselves. The more comfortable Luis is in himself, the less offend-able he has become. Feel free to be part of the discussion by leaving a comment below. 

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Thanks to a listener request, Camille and Luis discuss cognitive dissonance through the lens of somatics and parts work. Cognitive dissonance, the friction between held and opposing beliefs, can result in an uncomfortable tension. The discomfort caused by this tension is usually avoided, or even "erased".

Alternatively, leaning in to the tension can be an opportunity for growth, or, an indicator of boundaries. Luis uses the example of the cognitive dissonance he experienced around being vegan, and how leaning in to the messy and painful process often results in transformation. 

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Join Luis as he explores the effects of sugar, starch and refined carbohydrates on the body. Journey from the first bite to blood glucose levels spiking, all the way to the body's resulting stress response. Learn the balancing nutritional recommendations to employ before eating sugar, starch and refined carbohydrates to help mitigate the effects of adrenaline in the body. 

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On today's episode Luis is joined by Kai Cheng Thom: somatic therapist, depth psychologist, and author. Back in August, Luis put up a post on social media sharing both his personal experiences and opinions about gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, and youth in the trans community. The post received a lot of attention, and started a conversation with Kai that continues here.

They discuss:

• relating through difference
• the relationship between the body and ideology
• our projections of a person vs. their authentic self
• the importance and impact of language
• the importance of self-reflection, flexibility, and compassion

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Luis teaches us about his latest obsession: postprandial bloodflow. He talks about what it is, how affects it, and why it matters. He explains how it relates to comfort foods, emotional eating, and binge eating. The video ends with a somatic practice to explore how we related to food and comfort.

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On today's episode Luis welcomes Ryan Abramowitz, author and artist of the book "Elegy For An Elephant", and Melissa McConnell, who introduced Ryan's book to Luis, to have a group discussion about the grief of losing a loved one to suicide, and how powerful artistic expression can be.

Ryan discusses the process of creating and releasing the book, and how the way it has shifted things for him in his process. He talks about making new relationships with the trauma and grief, practicing releasing lingering guilt, the timelessness of love, and the value in connecting with nature.

You can read more about the book, and order it, here: www.narrativesofnature.com 18% of profits from books sold are donated to Lifeline, Movember and Support after Suicide Services.

You can visit Melissa's website here: www.thehoneybeetemple.com 
She is currently working on a book about the expressive arts and somatics.

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On today's episode, Luis shares his reflections on his ancestry, and the experience of his ancestors juxtaposed against his present experience. He discusses the differences between cultures, and the practice of understanding and accepting ancestors. Luis speaks about how intergenerational wisdom and intergenerational trauma are both accessible to us, and how the relationship of movement, activity, and hard work can act as a salve to stress, stagnation, and overthinking. The episode ends with a guided somatic practice.

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On today's episode, Luis talks about how fawning affects your sex life, and what you can do about it. He discusses:

• what fawning is, and why we do it
• the relationship between fawning and sex
• the longterm impact of prolonged sexual fawning
• why sexual fawning can occur with or without abuse

[Ep. 2] Fawning: The Most Overlooked Trauma Response
[Ep. 133] Fawning Made Me Sick w/ Martha Beck
[Bonus Episode] Trauma Rewired Podcast Replay: Fawning & Sexual Fawning


You can find the links to the webinar and mini-course below:

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On today's episode, Luis sits down for a casual conversation to connect with everyone, and share what's alive and present for him. He discusses: 

• co-dependency
• capacity and desire 
• his upcoming book
• integrity & fawning
• personal rupture & repair work
• narcissism

You can find the links to some of the podcast episodes Luis mentioned here:

[Ep. 5] Racism Recovery Part 1: Healing Racism Through The Lens Of Trauma | April Harter (Therapist & Racism Recovery Coach)

[Ep. 6] Racism Recovery Part 2: Healing Racism Through The Lens Of Trauma | April Harter (Therapist & Racism Recovery Coach)

[Ep. 16] Narcissism Comes From Unprocessed Trauma | April Harter (LCSW)

[Ep. 36] Racism May Be A Form Of Narcissism | April Harter (Therapist & Racism/Narcissism Recovery Coach)

[Bonus Episode] Shaming People Into Accountability Is A Form Of Narcissism w/ April Harter

[Ep. 76] Navigating Capacity & Desire: How To "Stop Self-Sabotaging" w/ Luis Mojica

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On today's episode, Luis is joined by fellow podcast host Chion Wolf, and they share an interesting and meandering conversation. While moving from topics including atheism, the existence of extraterrestrials, and manifestation, they highlight the deep and beautiful themes of being humbled, living with curiosity, and relating to difference.

You can listen to Chion's podcast, "Audacious with Chion Wolf," here: https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf

You can listen to Luis' interview on "Audacious" here: https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2024-08-09/trauma-stays-in-our-bodies-luis-mojica-offers-ways-to-release-it

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