Ep. 14 - What are the ways I'm centering myself?
Following up on our conversation in Episode 13—Our stories aren’t being told properly, with our friend and colleague 'N’—we thought we’d once again pull back the curtain a bit and do some debriefing.
N shared some vulnerable stories with us, which got us thinking about our experiences, and the ways we often center ourselves. We also explore how easy it is for us white-bodied folks to never actually explore how racism lives in us.
What did N’s stories in the last episode stir up for you? What reactions do you have to our reflections?
For those who are interested in joining us in these conversations:
Upcoming Disrupting Our Practice Workshops!
Come to one or come to all. More info and registration here.
(All workshops 3 - 5pm PST)
February 6th - The Ins and Outs of Positionality (with Aaron Johnson, Holistic Resistance)
February 13th - The Culture Behind the Culture
February 27th - The Stories we Carry (with Aaron Johnson, Holistic Resistance)
March 6th - Examining the Tools of Our Trade
Some links for things mentioned in the episode:
Disrupting Our Practice Linked In Community - this is a place to engage with other listeners of the podcast. We’d love you to join us!
Seeing White - Season 2 of the Scene on Radio podcast, explores the history of whiteness in America. A must listen.
Robin DiAngelo - Author of White Fragility among other books.
Ijeoma Oluo - Author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocrity: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, both very good and important reads.
Layla Saad - Author of Me and White Supremacy a very good resource for white-bodied folks stepping into this work.
Resmaa Menakem - Author of My Grandmother’s Hands and other books.
Porsha Beed - Co-founder of Holistic Resistance, and the Can You Hear Me? Tour. A remarkable teacher and mentor.