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Join T. Aisha Edwards and Kaila June Keliikuli in this special release and the closing episode of Season 3.  Season 3 is a year long exploration with the experience and force of forgiveness. In this conversation, we talk about rhythm changes, fractals of the Mother Wound, what it means to be a good ancestor, forgiveness over lifetimes and how ELC slow podcasting is becoming a breathing space. The episode includes a listener contribution from Lady J who is an autistic, queer, non-binary artist, activist and parent. They offer a story, poem and somatic practice collectively called: A Journey & Arrival to Sharing Somatic Self-Pleasure.
Episode Links:
ELC Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective
T. Aisha Edwards
https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness
Kaila June Keliikuli
https://www.kailajune.com/
Dare Carasquillo and Death Practice Group
https://www.animistarts.art/the-death-practice-group
Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast
https://squarepeg.community/podcast/
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
https://youtu.be/0SFRvnC7hnk
Lady Justice Love
https://wildladymouth.com/
 
Lady J’s links:
Sex Positive Event
https://www.dancenakedcreative.com/
Tricia Hersey (aka the Nap Bishop) Rest is Resistance
https://thenapministry.com/
Tara Brach, Learning to Respond Not React
https://youtu.be/ymPF0q7U5oM
Vedim Zeland's Transurfing
https://chengeer.medium.com/transurfing-of-reality-in-a-nutshell-a73b162fff85
Late-diagnosed Autism community
https://www.autastic.com/
The Emerald podcast, The Revolution Will Not Be Psychologized
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e5bkfY8mCsdhb9H39dHmy?si=9c642dab757d4df7&nd=1
Clarissa Pinkola Estés & Caroline Myss, Intuition and the Mystical Life
https://multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S152C811625
Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Crone Series: Seeing in the Dark 
https://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/bio.htm
bell hooks, Teaching to Transgress
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27091.Teaching_to_Transgress
Audre Lorde, The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38598541-the-master-s-tools-will-never-dismantle-the-master-s-house
Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know
https://www.stephaniefoo.me/

Aisha and Kaila expand on the discussion about neurodivergence begun in episode 3. We discuss neurodivergent diagnosis, affirmation, trauma healing, disability justice and cultural inclusion. Aisha also intimately explores the impact of autism in xer own family.

Topics
 
Kaila and Aisha give a life update  
Aisha gives more information about the DSM diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how it differs for AFAB, gender variant and BIPOC folks   
Aisha gives information about the Spectrum Circle as a affirming diagnostic tool  
What is masking? How does it relate to belonging and trauma?  
Why it is important to differentiate between trauma and neurodivergence  
Interaction of perfectionism, social justice and neurodivergence and non-inclusion in movement spaces  
Aisha and Kaila discuss the article Neurodivergence is Dead, Now What? They explore lack of inclusion on the neurodiversity movement  
Aisha talks about the ADDRESSING model to explore intersectional identity and exploring marginal vs privileged identities   
Aisha talks about xer brother’s battle with autism  
Aisha shares references for people questioning if they are on the spectrum
Links 
ELC Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective
 
Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness
 
Kaila June
https://www.kailajune.com/
 
Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast 
https://squarepeg.community/podcast/
 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
https://psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm
 
Masking 
https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-masking
 
Twilah Hiari Article - Neurodiversity is Dead, Now What?
https://www.madinamerica.com/2018/04/neurodiversity-dead-now-what/
 
ADDRESSING Model
https://www.unthsc.edu/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Addressing-Framework-and-Overview.pdf
 
Aisha’s Emergence Community Coaching Space
https://www.fullflightwellness.com/emergence-login
 
Autastic Online Community for later in life diagnosed folks on the Spectrum
https://www.autastic.com/
 
Dr. Nick Walker - Neurodivergent Somatic Experiencing Provider
https://neuroqueer.com/

In this special episode, ELC partners with the SquarePeg Podcast, hosted by Amy Richards. Square Peg gives autistic adults the opportunity to hear the lives and stories of other autistic adults. In her conversations, she explores life, love, work, health and relationships with later in life diagnosed folks identifying as femme, trans or nonbinary. Aisha and Amy explore Aisha’s own story of being diagnosed autistic and exploring how this has shaped xer own experiences of rupture and repair.
 
TOPICS: Aisha talks about the process of xer diagnostic experience
The moving of grief post diagnosis
Masking, meltdowns, OCD and aloneness
Double Empathy Problem
Neurodivergent masking friendships
The embodiment of neurodivergence
Intergenerational neurodivergence and childhood trauma
Healing as an autist
Energy management over time management - melt downs at work
Self employment and authenticity
Self care practices for energy management
Rupture and repair in friendships 
Trauma embodiment in neurodivergent identity trauma
Unmasking and authenticity in relationships
The unmet needs of the undiagnosed
The invitation of messy - unwinding OCD
 
LINKS: Squarepeg podcast: https://squarepeg.community/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarepegautism
Coaching and Design Business site: https://amyrichards.wales/
Amy Richards -Creating the Foundations  Workshop Series!!
This is my live workshop series - 6 weeks of group Zoom workshops for late diagnosed autistic adults. Come with me on a journey of self discovery around work, fulfillment and figuring out what you want, what you actually need as an autistic adult, and where to start.
https://squarepeg.community/thrive/



ELC Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective
Aisha Edwards
https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness
Kaila June
https://www.kailajune.com/

This brief episode is a follow up for episode one. In it, Aisha shares a poem inspire by an encounter with a hummingbird and offers a somatic practice for working with the activation of rupture.



LINKS:


ELC Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective
Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness
Kaila June
https://www.kailajune.com/
 

Kaila and Aisha return for another season of ELC, sharing ELC’s changes over the hiatus. introduce the seasonal theme for 2022 Forgiveness. Together the two somatic educators explore the anatomy of forgiveness, foreshadowing the topics addressed throughout Season three. 
 
Return after a long hiatus and continuing slow podcast Goodbye to Chris Introduction of the theme of forgiveness and why Presence in the multiplicity of right now Surprise! Aisha is autistic!! What does that mean? Kaila’s architecture shift Anatomy of forgiveness - Rupture and repair, process, belonging, resistance or withdrawal Tracking the energetic field Of course, forgiveness is an emergence Questions for the community www.autastic.com - affirming resources for folks who are diagnosed with or suspected of being on the spectrum later in life; QT/BIPOC resources available
ELC Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective
Aisha Edwards
https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness
Kaila June
https://www.kailajune.com/

In part two of Healing Traditions Devan Williams, a proud indigenous woman of the Squamish Nation, shares cultural and traditional history and the impact of residential school for the indigenous people of Canada. She asks us to learn the true history of Canada as a first step to creating positive change for the next generations. You are doing just that by listening to ELC's episodes Healing Traditions parts one and two. Thank you.  
If you are so inspired, please take yet another step, by sharing these episodes with others and/or by learning more. You’ll find links for learning and resources in our show notes below and on the ELC Patreon supporters page.
More from Devan:
Ha7lh Skwayel (Good day)
Devan Williams kwi en snas (My name is Devan Williams)
Tina7 chen tl’a Skwxwu7mesh uxwumixw (I am from the Squamish village)
Skwxwu7mesh-ulh (Squamish Nation)
An wenaxws en skwawlen (I am proud of who I am [where I come from) 
I was told to always remember who I am, where I come from; to be a steward of the land and protect Mother Earth.  
I am honoured to have the opportunity to use my voice and share our Indigenous culture, history and stories.  I love giving back to my community and I am always looking for new ways to help create positive change for the next generations.
My previous leadership initiatives that I was a part of as a Indigenous Ambassador include working and volunteering with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid, the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremonies and Reconciliation Canada. As well, I also volunteered on the Squamish Nation Budget and Finance Committee as the Deputy Chair, the Cutting Barriers to Employment and Training Association (CBETA) as a Board Directory, SPIP Suicide Prevention Intervention Post-intervention Committee Member, and the Native Indian Football Association Board Member and Alumni. One of my other passions that I have been involved in is with Minerva BC Learning to Lead where I volunteer as a Den Mother, Mentor and Coach for young girls helping them build and tap into their leadership skills.
I7xw ten sekwitl’ (All my relations)
Chen kwen men tumiyap (Thank you all)
TOPICS:
Calling on cultural traditions for healing and peace for the lost children and residential school survivors. Today’s youth Residential schools in Canada The Indian Act Saving and sharing cultural traditions Hope for the future LINKS:

“Icy water swims a cool trip for many in Squamish” Squamish Chief Article by Jennifer Thuncher 
Nature Entwined Film
Truth and Reconciliations Calls to Action
Indigenous Canada Online Course
ELC Patreon Page
Aisha Edwards
Kaila June
Chris Morita Clancy