#128 Portals of Connection: Abigail Rose Clarke

Abigail Rose Clarke is a somatic educator, writer, and creator of The Embodied Life Method. Her new book, Returning Home to Our Bodies: Reimagining the Relationship Between Our Bodies and the World, challenges the dominant narratives that treat our bodies as machines. Instead, she invites readers into a deeper relationship with the body as part of the living world. In this conversation, we explore embodiment as a political and spiritual practice, embodiment  as  a framework for systemic change, and how returning to the wisdom of the body can help us imagine and build a more just, interconnected future. Topics 00:00 Introduction to Abigail Rose Clarke and Her Work 01:08 Abigail's Journey to Becoming a Writer 05:02 The Concept of Embodiment and Its Importance 07:45 The Interconnectedness of Body and World 13:49 The Radical Act of Returning Home to Our Bodies 19:11 Expanding the Definition of Somatics 26:24 Healthy Boundaries and Somatic Practices 28:50 Exploring Community and Boundaries 31:08 The Wellness Industry and Its Pitfalls 32:27 Embracing the Complexity of Human Emotions 33:52 The Body's Relationship with Pain and Healing 39:47 Language and Its Impact on Perception 46:54 Reframing Hope and Its Role in Our Lives 51:20 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member