What is Wellness Culture with Fariha Roisin

<p>Fariha Roisin is an Australian Canadian writer whose work frequently covers her identity as a queer, south Asian Muslim woman as well as self-care and pop culture. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Vice, Village Voice,and other publications. She has written a book of poetry <em>(How To Cure A Ghost)</em>, a journal <em>(Being In Your Body),</em> and a novel <em>(Like A Bird).</em></p> <p>In this episode, Eric and Fariha discuss her non-fiction book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780063077089">Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind.</a></p> <p>But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. <a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. </a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p> <p> </p> <p>Fariha Roisin and I Discuss Wellness Culture and …</p> <ul> <li>Her book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780063077089">Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind</a></li> <li>The way her severe childhood trauma has shaped her entire life</li> <li>That we are shaped by the trauma of our families and ancestors</li> <li>The factors that weave into how we need to heal</li> <li>The importance of looking at and into the darkness for ourselves</li> <li>Being alive IS the journey of self-discovery to show up as a fairer, kinder version of yourself</li> <li>How discomfort is undervalued</li> <li>That unraveling is the nexus for change in life</li> <li>The difficult path of healing will give you your life if you follow it</li> <li>How achieving or ascension can be a trauma response</li> <li>What it means to become a more whole version of yourself – where every part of you is allowed</li> <li>The idea of taking only what you give</li> <li>How healing requires being present with yoursel