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Today as we continue seeking what it means to be a villager; we ponder questions about trade offs, our own power, and what we give up when we neglect self accountability.

We explore an essay by Kristianna Smith (They/She) regarding self accountability. Kristianna Smith is a "Queer Black Visionary, Transformative Justice Mama, Liberation Cultural Worker, and Sifi/Fantasy Nerd intent on bringing the best of our collective imagination to life." They bring so much life and whimsy and care to liberation work. The title of their essay explored in todays episode is: The Victim, the Abuser, and the Hero-how white patriarchy encourages us to give up power to avoid self accountability. 

As we continue to engage in the village, we want to hear your stories! Share your life with us through the google form below!!

You can find their works with these links:

https://www.kristiannasmith.com/ 

https://www.patreon.com/posts/victim-abuser-150680342?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=

https://www.patreon.com/posts/february-22-2025-151630110?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share 

You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw

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It's time we are intentional with examining our words, deflections, excuses, and biases. In this episode we lovingly examine our own contributions to harm and the impacts of intergenerational trauma on our perceptions. With the help of the work of Father Gregory Boyle in his book "Cherished Belonging-The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times" we seek to pull back from our quickness to "other" -which creates an easy out of our own responsibility to the collective. 

Please write in and tell us your stories of being a "Villager" to your community and allowing the village to embrace you in your needs. We look forward to hearing from you!!

You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw

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Thank you for showing up to our Sanity Circle! 

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What are we missing when we add too much importance on the practical?

What might the obscured, the absurd, and flat-out unholy lend us during this time? What wisdom's might we dismiss solely due to it's queerness? 

What happens when seeking leads only to more questions, lending no room for simplistic solutions? 

Oof! Today's episode contends with some unwavering tensions, some we may yet be willing to acknowledge. 

Joined by Evan Reinhold, a LCMHC-A and owner of Sacred Heart Fire (a psychotherapy practice in Asheville NC) He brings an embodied presence as we wrestle with dualities and complexities within what it means to be human and part of our earth. 

Check him out at: https://www.evan-reinhold.com/ 

The writing we dive into today is: How to be Available Now, Sidenotes from the Para-pragmatic and can be found here: https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/post/how-to-be-available-now-sidenotes-from-the-para-pragmatic 

Other resources mentioned in the episode: 

https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/post/sanctuary-is-not-a-place

https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/post/on-doors-and-cracks

https://www.socialchangemap.com/

https://www.tonispencer.co.uk/poems/be-a-good-host

https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com/

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On this episode we explore the difference between frantic action vs. embodied action and how we mistake our anxiety for urgency. 

There is Nothing wrong with a sense of Urgency. It's necessary in so many situations. However, there IS a Difference between frantic urgent action vs. embodied urgent action. 

Embodiment of self and emotions are no small tasks. It's important to know what contributes to the struggle of embodiment, how to know when we are avoiding embodiment, and ways to learn to safely be present and take meaningful action all while feeling attuned to our body and emotional responses. 

Today Alicia Snell joins us to discuss these themes and the importance of community during these times. 

You can connect with Alicia through her website: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/alicia-snell 

You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw

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Thank you for showing up to our Sanity Circle! 

We drop episodes on a biweekly basis so check back regularly!

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If you are in North Carolina and would like to reach out to Shaylyn to set up a therapy consultation, click her link: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw 

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Welcome Sanity Circle listeners!

Today we will be diving into how to social media algorithms have normalized the stripping of consent; as well as understanding the effects on the nervous system. 

Please check out the toolkit named in the episode here:

https://politicalgrief.com/ 

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You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw

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Thank you for showing up to our Sanity Circle! 

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Welcome to episode 2! I am so glad you are here!

Today we are discussing dysregulation and regulation and the importance of understanding their functions. Joining us today is Kristen Noyes, LCSW. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist with a holistic approach to mental health care. With over a decade of experience, she shares her knowledge of Neuroscience as we discuss regulation, the harm of white supremacy, and practical tools for support during this time. 

Check out Kristen's work here: https://www.healthymindsetsllc.com/ She offers telehealth services in the following states: GA, OH, FL, SC, CO, IL, and AZ.

You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw

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Welcome to our first episode of Sanity Circle! 

We come with a trauma informed approach to finding grounded-ness and self embodiment during this current political hellscape. We release episodes every other week. 

Today we are joined by Sam Sessiman, a Certified Trauma Therapist; and the episode is led by me (Shaylyn Bradshaw, MSW, LCSW) and Amber DeLugosh, a school librarian who provides her own unique lens. 

Samantha Sessamen is a LMHC-D and she is located in the state of New York. Her practice focuses on trauma work through EMDR related to eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and complex trauma. She is queer affirming, neurodivergent affirming, and she’s aware of the impacts of systemic and cultural trauma. You can find out more about her therapy work here: https://www.samanthasessamenlmhc.org/  

Samantha also engages her community through trainings and teachings about body liberation through her agency: Body Liberated Buffalo. You can learn more about her work here:  https://www.bodyliberatedbuffalo.com/   

She is joining us today to discuss the work of recognizing political trauma, calling out white supremacy, and the importance of community work. 

You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw

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If you are in North Carolina and would like to reach out to Shaylyn to set up a therapy consultation, click her link: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw 

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