63.Tommy Allgood When We Speak

This episode is everything— such a beautiful conversation with my friend Tommy Allgood. We discuss intersectional identities, queerness, sacred earth medicine, what is inspired our connection with each other.  “Thomas Garvin (They/he), better known as Tommy Allgood, is a Registered Nurse turned Care Director doing work with community and organizational development based in Charlotte, NC. What is colloquially known as Charlotte and the surrounding area is the land stolen from the Sugaree, Catawba, Cheraw, and Waxhaw people. He/They have a passion for helping people navigate mental, emotional, and spiritual roadblocks by developing grounding practices centered in self and community that foster co-creation and resiliency in the face of adversity and resistance. Tommy works with organizations to facilitate cultural shifts that are people-centered and compassion oriented, breaking down what it means to be in authentic service of self and communities. Tommy’s current work includes: Educating and transforming organizational visions + missions to meet the modern day challenges of diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism principles and practices Spiritual care rooted in personal + collective discovery utilizing tools that center a holistic perspective + embodied self Knowledge sharing and strategy building with organizations so that they foster healthy people and healthy environments. Exploring + Advancing Bodily Liberation at the intersections of the Black and Queer experiences. To connect with Tommy visit his website @ www.teamallgood.com Dr. Hillary McBride The Wisdom of Your Body Tina Strawn Are We Free Yet? The Black Queer Guide To Divorcing America Resmaa Menakem My Grandmother’s Hands bell hooks all about love Elizabeth Wurtzel Bitch: In Praise of Difficult Women Gabor Maté Myth of Normal Adrienne Marie Brown Pleasure Activism Rupa Marya and Rajeev Patel Inflamed