This episode begins with a conversation on the anti-racism work I am learning and the white supremacy I am unlearning. I share what I’ve learned on how to respond to racist comments and why as a white person I am holding myself (and other white people) accountable to create the change. Learn more: Instagram post shared, Waste Free Marie Instagram. Rachel Cargle Instagram account. On today’s episode, you’ll learn about trauma, how trauma gets stuck in our bodies, why we disconnect, and why we experience shame. This episode is necessary for all women (and for all that identify as women) as we’ve all experienced micro and possibly even macro traumas. What you’ll walk away with is the insight into how to FEEL your emotions to heal from trauma and connect back in to your body. This conversation may be heavy for some, and there is a trigger warning for those struggling with an active eating disorder. In this episode we discuss: How do we create a better sense of connection to our intuition. Why disconnection from our bodies make it hard to connect to our intuition. What creates body disconnect and disassociation. Why body love impossible if you are disconnected from trauma. What is trauma? Kat shares the micro vs macro traumas we experience. Why healing and connecting to our bodies necessary for holistic well being. What the mind body connection mean, Kat shares why this is necessary in order to pursue true health and wellness. Ways to release the emotions in our bodies and bodywork to heal trauma. How Kat practices wellness without obsession.   Learn more about Kat on her Instagram account and her website.   Past episodes Kat has done: Episode 25: Mindfulness and Meditation Episode 47: The Importance of Energy Healing, Part 1 Episode 48: The Importance of Energy Healing, Part 2 Episode 94: Perfectionism and People Pleasing   About today’s podcast sponsors: Thank you to BLUBlox for sponsoring today’s episode. I am sure I am not the only person on the computer all hours of the day! I am grateful to have begin using BLUBlox glasses to help reduce blue light (I’ve been using the Crystal Computer glasses). They created their company because they were unhappy with the quality and lack of science backed blue light blocking glasses. The founders sought to create a solution by creating their blue light blocking glasses, backed by science and made under optics laboratory conditions in Australia PLUS they are super stylish.  BLUBLox also gives a pair of reading glasses to someone in need when you purchase a pair of blue light blocking glasses in partnership with Reading Vision. You can use the code NOURISHINGWOMEN for 15% off your order and free shipping or use this code to receive the 15% discount and free shipping.   Thank you to New Chapter for also sponsoring today’s episode. I am fascinated by traditions and the culture of food. Across the globe, for thousands of years, food is connected deeply into how we live, how we take care of ourselves and how we enjoy life. Tradition isn’t about chasing the next “it” food, the swaying nutrition research based on the newest study and it’s not about a one fits all approach for your calorie allotment for the day. And thats why I’m a huge fan of herbalism, and my go to for any herbs I take- New Chapter, including their new daily multiherbals. There are four multiherbal options for you to choose from, one for holistic health, one to power up, one for restful nights and one to de-stress.  Take the One Daily Multiherbal Sleep Well if you are ready to promote longer, most restful sleep you can wake up feeling refreshed*. Clinical studied tart cherry can significantly increase sleep time and efficiency and even provides naturally occurring melatonin*. Sleep Well  also contains relaxing and soothing herbs that are non-habit forming: passionflower, chamomile and ashwagandha. Or the One Daily Stress Relief formulated with Aswagandha (one of my favorite adaptations to recommend!) to ease physical and m