#06. These are the Times to Gather

These are hard times, uncertain times and divided times.

In this episode we talk through our bodies response to the referendum outcome in Australia over the weekend and ways in which we are attending to the pain and grief in our hearts for our kin who are suffering all over the world.

We dive into polyvagal theory as a way of understanding the states of our being and why numbness, disassociation, rage and disconnection arise in our bodies. We explore different ways to move into regulated presence, through social connection and deep listening.

This whole episode leans on the wisdom and work of Joanna Macy in our conversation to move through gratitude, joy and newly imagined possibilities.

References:

Hieroglyphic Stairway by Drew Dellinger

Vikki Reynolds - "Resisting Burnout"

Joanna Macy - The Work That Reconnects

Stephen W. Porges - Polyvagal Theory

Bayo Akomolafe - The Times are Urgent: Let’s Slow Down