Returning To The Body: Living Through Racial Trauma & Violence (Talk & Meditation)

The impact of racial trauma and violence on the physical bodies of Black and Brown people is significant. Tracey Michae'l candidly shares her own story of learning to return to her body through prayer/ meditation, EMDR, and bodywork. This heARTtalk podcast episode closes with a meditation for Black people navigating a world often bent on their dehumanization.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to vulnerably share your lived experience and offer wisdom and education on how to heal racialized trauma. My initial reaction was anger at the injustice your community had to endure. As I was pointing a finger at the perpetrator you mentioned, I became highly aware that three more of my fingers were pointing back at me. As a White female, I have much to sit with, unlearn, unpack and discover in terms of my own implicit contribution to systemic oppression. Much work to be done and your willingness to courageously share has impacted me deeply. Wishing you continued healing. You have a beautiful gift in speaking and hope more people come to know you 🙏🏼

Thank you for sharing. The body definitely keeps count.

Wow.. thank you Tracey. This has opened my understanding! The trauma I’ve struggled with since a little girl is definitely my unique struggle. A terrible stutterer most of my life. My faith, counseling etc...is helping me with shame and knowing who my creator made me to be. I love everything you have shared. We are living in difficult times. It has helped me so much!! Thank you! 🙏❤️

I loved this, and would love more like this. I’ve been looking for meditations specific to what I’m going through with the trauma I’ve faced in my life as a Black woman. Thank you!

Thank you 💯 So grateful for the gift you share. 🙏🏼✨💝