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#62 – On Embodiment and Reclaiming Ourselves with Dr. Hillary McBride
It’s with great pleasure to invite Dr. Hillary McBride to the show to kick-off Season 9, a season on embodiment and mental health.
Formation in contemporary Christianity usually ignores the body, which is odd given the foundation of the faith is rooted in the mystery of incarnation. But it makes sense because every time one thinks of the body, the messaging from the pulpit is how our bodies are profane, sinful even, so we dissociate from our bodies. But it’s not supposed to be this way. God came to earth in a body which can only mean our bodies indeed matter. We no longer have to compartmentalize the mind, body, and spirit, treating them as separate entities. Rather, we can embark on pathways to become more embodied. That’s where this episode comes in. Enjoy this meaningful conversation from therapist, speaker, writer, researcher, Dr. Hillary McBride. (Like this? Check out her recent podcast creation on the subject of trauma in the church.)
In this episode we begin by talking about Dr. McBride’s practice and approach to therapy. We reflect on Christian formation and the loss of connectivity to our bodies. Following the break we speak to cultural factors that contribute to shaping our picture of our bodies. What does power and trauma have to do with becoming more embodied? And how can we reclaim a more embodied picture of ourselves? We conclude with discussing some practices that can act as a guide to becoming more embodied.
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