In this episode of Soul Embodied Conversations, hosts Rachael Collins and Tajah Schall delve into the intricate interplay of race and neurodiversity. Rachael reflects on her journey of understanding her autistic identity and how it interacts with the privileges of being a white woman. Together they explore how these identities intersect, often weaving through communication styles and societal expectations. They emphasize the importance of staying present with discomfort, both personally and collectively, in an effort to deepen understanding and connection across differences. Their dialogue invites listeners to intentionally engage and reflect on their own experiences of identity and relationship.

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This episode of Soul Embodied Conversations invites listeners to explore the intricate nature of rituals in everyday life and during holiday gatherings. Tajah and Rachael discuss their personal experiences with rituals, ranging from childhood memories to present-day practices. They address the complexities of traditional celebrations and advocate for infusing these occasions with authenticity and intentionality. Through sharing their own stories, they encourage listeners to engage with rituals as spaces for healing, connection, and transformation, fostering a deeper understanding of the balance between honoring the past and creating a future aligned with personal and collective values.

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In the latest episode of Soul Embodied Conversations, hosts Tajah and Rachael explore the practice of connecting to land, emphasizing its aliveness and the grief that often accompanies this exploration. Through an immersive, contemplative approach, listeners are invited to embrace the natural elements around them and to recognize the histories carried by the land they stand on. This episode guides the audience in establishing a present, meaningful relationship with their surroundings, touching upon the importance of recognizing indigenous histories and embodying mindfulness in every aspect of life, creating a heartfelt dialogue with the world.

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Tajah Schall and Rachael Collins, hosts of Soul Embodied Conversations, invite listeners into an introspective journey of healing through story. Leaving behind their roles in academia, they focus on nurturing authentic connections, exploring how differences in identity, such as race and sexual orientation, impact relationships. In an illuminating discussion, they recount their shared experience at a grief tending retreat in Colorado, where they confronted their personal wounds. The episode highlights the importance of understanding and embracing one's wounds, and how this acceptance can lead to profound healing and connection within diverse circles.

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In this episode, Tajah and Rachael share what folks can expect when they sign up for their in-person group program, The Artistry of Embodied Relationships.

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This engaging episode invites listeners into the realm of somatic psychotherapy with hosts Tajah Schall and Rachael Collins. They discuss their shift from academic roles to fostering environments that cultivate deep relationships with hard things. By sharing personal experiences and cultural narratives, the duo underscores storytelling's powerful influence in bridging human connections. They reflect on their journey of overcoming initial perceptions to form a lasting friendship, using their story as a testament to the profound impact of vulnerability and openness in transcending projections and assumptions.

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In this episode, Rachael and Tajah discuss ways to stay present, embodied and relational with others in this intensely unstable moment in the United States.

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Some resources for community care and self care:

• https://alp.org/breaking-isolation-self-care-and-community-care-tools-our-people

Some resources for taking action and staying informed:

• https://www.aclu-co.org/
• https://www.erininthemorning.com/
• Follow organizer and activist Brittany Packyetti for actionable steps 

In this episode, Rachael and Tajah discuss their ongoing journey of identifying and claiming their soul medicine, both separately and together.

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A call to helping professionals out there - where can you take a step towards community building?