Self-Compassion, Trauma, and Intersectionality in the Wellness Space with Alexa Brand

<p><strong>In this episode, Alexa and I talk all about self-compassion: what it is, tools to practice it, and the important benefits and effects that come from a regular self-compassion practice. Alexa also offers her insights on intersectionality, and how the expectations and messages placed upon our identities all leads to internalized oppression. You’ll hear about why self-compassion is needed when healing wounds from conditioning rooted in oppression, and how to do the work to uncover those internal belief systems. This episode is sure to leave you with tools and practices to help you to start changing your narrative, and empower you to live with more fulfillment and happiness.</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>[1:10] Introduction to Alexa Brand, Owner + Founder of Soul Compassion Coaching<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[2:54] Alexa talks about her herself, her journey, and how to she got to the work of mindful self-compassion and intersectional feminism<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[6:14] What is mindful self-compassion?<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[9:16] Touching on the grief that can come from the realization of a lack of compassion for ourselves, and developing the practice<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[10:39] Internalized oppression and social systems - messages and conditioning we receive from society around expectations of identity, sex, and gender<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[18:40] How to begin to notice and address internalized messages of oppression and belief systems<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[24:18] Discussion about the basics of internalized oppression<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[33:35] Self-compassion tools to use while doing identity work<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[37:23] The importance of using self-compassion even when we feel good, and as an act of resistance<br> </strong></li> <li><strong>[41:36] Where you can find Alexa and some of her offerings on IG<br> </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>This week’s guest was Alexa Brand: self compassion and empowerment