Being in Relationship with the Body with Dr. Hillary McBride

29/08/2024 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12
Being in Relationship with the Body with Dr. Hillary McBride

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Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Hillary McBride, a registered psychologist, researcher, and podcaster, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Dr. McBride explore how reconnecting with one's body can enhance both our personal and professional lives, as well as its role in trauma recovery. Dr. McBride shares her personal experiences and professional insights, touching on eating disorders, trauma, and the impact of societal and spiritual structures on body connection. The conversation delves into how embodiment can reshape collective well-being, with practical advice for those struggling to connect with their bodies. Dr. McBride also speaks on the intersection of psychedelic therapy and embodiment and discusses her upcoming book, Holy Hurt. This episode is a reminder of the potential that awaits us once we reconnect with our bodies. We hope you enjoy it.In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:03 Meet Dr. Hillary McBride02:44 The Impact of Embodiment on Personal and Professional Life04:24 Eating Disorder Recovery and Embodiment06:56 Bridging Embodiment and Research10:30 Navigating Disconnection and Trauma19:17 Exploring Psychedelics and Embodiment27:08 Discovering the Body's Hidden Fears27:35 The Power of Dissociation28:48 Societal Trauma and Microaggressions29:38 Navigating Systemic Injustices32:54 Reconnecting with the Body41:22 Religion, Spirituality, and Embodiment43:53 Purity Culture and Its Impact47:32 Queerness and Embodiment49:59 The Power of True Stories51:04 Final Reflections and Future InsightsYou can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/IO3Mb03pwCB To find out more about Hillary:Find: Website Follow: InstagramExplore: Practices for Embodied Living Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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