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On today's episode, Luis is joined by Daryl Davis whose efforts to fight racism by engaging members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) resulted in over 200 klansmen leaving and denouncing the KKK. 

Luis and Daryl have an intriguing discussion about his experience with, and curiosity about, racism. 

Luis and Daryl discuss:

• Daryl's first direct encounter with racism and the question that experience spurred in him
• Why Daryl takes racism seriously, but not personally
• His first encounter with a KKK member
• Why he isn't triggered by racist slurs and stereotypes
• Why his intent is never to convince or convert a klansmen

You can learn about Daryl's work at: https://www.daryldavis.com/

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You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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On today's episode, Luis shares with us his Instagram journey, and why he has now chosen to step away from it. 

Luis explores:

• What first motivated him to go on IG
• What IG was able to provide him and others
• Why IG is not his job
• The uncoupling work around being seen he was able to do during his time on IG
• After receiving that medicine, why mystery, the obscure, and going deep is now calling him

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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On today's episode, Luis is joined by Stefanie Joseph, a soma intuitive coach deeply committed to empowering individuals on their path of self-discovery and healing. 

Luis and Stefanie honestly and tenderly explore the nuances of life and death. 

Luis and Stefanie discuss:

• Her losing her job while taking the HLN Course
• Her sister's sudden illness and subsequent death
• Being with a body as consciousness comes-and-goes
• Why death is not the end
• How the experience with her sister evolved her professional practice
• What "moving grief" means

You can learn about Stefanie's work at: https://stefaniejoseph.com/

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about veganism. Luis recently shifted away from a purely vegan diet, and the HLN Team discusses their own personal experiences with diet, as well as with the associated identity that can come from dietary choices. 

They discuss: 

• why Luis is no longer vegan
• centering what works for the animal body 
• how veganism can be both a diet, as well as an identity and a political perspective
• having flexibility to change, and to be honest, in group social situations
• navigating identity and expectations

You can listen to the podcast episode Luis references here:
[Ep. 155] When Identity Starts To Constrict You w/ Anne Connor

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You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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On today's episode Luis is joined by Peter A. Levine, PhD: psychotherapist, author, and creator of Somatic Experiencing.

They discuss:

• How their personal histories have shaped their lives and work
• The importance of titration
• The mystical and shamanic aspects of SE
• The deep mystery inherent in trauma healing work
• The teachers and moments that combined and synthesized to inform Peter's teachings

You can read more about Peter, and purchase his books, and explore programs here: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/

You can visit Somatic Experiencing International's website here: https://traumahealing.org/

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.

Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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On today's episode, Luis is joined by Africa Brooke, a developmental coach who works with hyper-visible people and author of The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance. 

Luis and Africa have a riveting exchange where they share their experiences with the biology of belonging, the high of shaming or humiliating, and fawning.

Luis and Africa discuss:

• Identity of oppression
• Repression of our power, expression, and curiosity due to fear
• Holding multiple truths simultaneously
• Call-Out & Cancel Culture
• Humanizing our "opponents"

You can learn more about Africa's work at: https://africabrooke.com/

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks attachment styles, taking a perspective based in somatics rather than one of pathology.

They discuss: 

• how attachment style isn't fixed, but is relational and environmental
• how identifying our styles can be helpful for pattern recognition, but can be difficult if they become identity
• how to relate to attachment styles and habits
• what secure attachment means
• agency vs. urgency

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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On today's episode, Luis is joined by Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as @The.Holistic.Psychologist. Dr. Nicole is a therapist who created the SelfHealers Circle to allow people to go on their own journey and create who they want to become.

Dr. Nicole shares with us her new book, How to be the Love You Seek, as well how her approach to relationships has evolved over time.

Luis and Nicole discuss:

• How to interrupt reflexive patterns
• Distinguishing between "This relationship is not for me" vs "I don't have the capacity for this relationship [right now]."
• Why trauma doesn't like unpredictability and how we can mistake familiarity for comfort or safety
• Why "true love" isn't undying loyalty; we can accept people exactly as they are AND maintain boundaries
• Coming to distinguish the difference between peace and contentment vs being tired or bored in the body
• How "immaturity" is an entitlement of regulation from our partner which is carried over from childhood when attachment and co-regulation needs were unmet
• Nontraditional relationships, expanded relationship & throuples
• Her personal evolution of her relationship with herself and her partners

You can learn more about Nicoles's work at: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

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Today's episode is a replay of a radio interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X. 

They had Luis on their program, Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here.

For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit:
https://www.kaliartproject.com/

You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating Weight & Body Image With Somatics webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/weight-and-body-image-webinar

You can register for November's Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-november

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]