BELONGING: How acceptance plays a role in feeling we belong

04/10/2023 36 min Temporada 3 Episodio 23
BELONGING: How acceptance plays a role in feeling we belong

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Send us a textChrissy opens today’s episode with a box breathing practice, then shares the definition of the word belonging, and invites us to consider the question: what role does acceptance play in creating a sense of belonging?Stacey Chomiak also joins the conversation to discuss the challenges of feeling whole and accepted as a queer person of faith. Together, Chrissy and Stacey discuss finding a sense of belonging through art, Stacey’s queer-affirming children’s books, and creating space for understanding between religious and queer communities.Then Chrissy shares this week’s book recommendation, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown.And in the end, Chrissy encourages you to ask yourself:What role does acceptance play in creating a sense of belonging?How do your identities and background impact your sense of belonging in different environments?How can you be more welcoming and inclusive to others who feel like they don’t belong?☀️ My memoir, Finding Sunlight, is here! Learn more & order your copy todaySupport the showIf you have any thoughts on this episode, suggestions for the show, or want to be a future guest, contact her via her website at www.chrissyholm.com. Until next time, stay curious, my friends. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show.

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