Abigail Rose Clarke is a somatic educator, writer, and creator of The Embodied Life Method. Her new book, Returning Home to Our Bodies: Reimagining the Relationship Between Our Bodies and the World, challenges the dominant narratives that treat our bodies as machines. Instead, she invites readers into a deeper relationship with the body as part of the living world. In this conversation, we explore embodiment as a political and spiritual practice, embodiment as a framework for systemic change, and how returning to the wisdom of the body can help us imagine and build a more just, interconnected future.
Topics
- 00:00 Introduction to Abigail Rose Clarke and Her Work
- 01:08 Abigail’s Journey to Becoming a Writer
- 05:02 The Concept of Embodiment and Its Importance
- 07:45 The Interconnectedness of Body and World
- 13:49 The Radical Act of Returning Home to Our Bodies
- 19:11 Expanding the Definition of Somatics
- 26:24 Healthy Boundaries and Somatic Practices
- 28:50 Exploring Community and Boundaries
- 31:08 The Wellness Industry and Its Pitfalls
- 32:27 Embracing the Complexity of Human Emotions
- 33:52 The Body’s Relationship with Pain and Healing
- 39:47 Language and Its Impact on Perception
- 46:54 Reframing Hope and Its Role in Our Lives
- 51:20 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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