Emergent Liberation Collective
The ELC is a podcast about embodiment as a primary vehicle for personal healing, liberation from oppression, and ancestral trauma. Hosted by T. Aisha Edwards, Kaila June, and Chris Morita Clancy, all somatic educators and healers with backgrounds ranging from mental health to movement science. These three explore trauma healing, guide vulnerable conversations with thought leaders and social justice activists, offer stories and poetry, lead embodiment practices and so much more. In these troubling times, Emergent Liberation Collective guides us toward a radical future centered in hope.
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S3 E5: Forgiveness as a Breathing & Somatic Self-Pleasure with Lady J
05/30/2023
S3 E5: Forgiveness as a Breathing & Somatic Self-Pleasure with Lady J
Join T. Aisha Edwards and Kaila June Keliikuli in this special release and the closing episode of Season 3. Season 3 is a year long exploration with the experience and force of forgiveness. In this conversation, we talk about rhythm changes, fractals of the Mother Wound, what it means to be a good ancestor, forgiveness over lifetimes and how ELC slow podcasting is becoming a breathing space. The episode includes a listener contribution from Lady J who is an autistic, queer, non-binary artist, activist and parent. They offer a story, poem and somatic practice collectively called: A Journey & Arrival to Sharing Somatic Self-Pleasure. Episode Links: ELC Patreon Page T. Aisha Edwards Kaila June Keliikuli Dare Carasquillo and Death Practice Group Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Lady Justice Love Lady J’s links: Sex Positive Event Tricia Hersey (aka the Nap Bishop) Rest is Resistance Tara Brach, Learning to Respond Not React Vedim Zeland's Transurfing Late-diagnosed Autism community The Emerald podcast, The Revolution Will Not Be Psychologized Clarissa Pinkola Estés & Caroline Myss, Intuition and the Mystical Life Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Crone Series: Seeing in the Dark bell hooks, Teaching to Transgress Audre Lorde, The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know
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S3 E4: Expanding Autism
10/03/2022
S3 E4: Expanding Autism
Aisha and Kaila expand on the discussion about neurodivergence begun in episode 3. We discuss neurodivergent diagnosis, affirmation, trauma healing, disability justice and cultural inclusion. Aisha also intimately explores the impact of autism in xer own family. Topics Kaila and Aisha give a life update Aisha gives more information about the DSM diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how it differs for AFAB, gender variant and BIPOC folks Aisha gives information about the Spectrum Circle as a affirming diagnostic tool What is masking? How does it relate to belonging and trauma? Why it is important to differentiate between trauma and neurodivergence Interaction of perfectionism, social justice and neurodivergence and non-inclusion in movement spaces Aisha and Kaila discuss the article Neurodivergence is Dead, Now What? They explore lack of inclusion on the neurodiversity movement Aisha talks about the ADDRESSING model to explore intersectional identity and exploring marginal vs privileged identities Aisha talks about xer brother’s battle with autism Aisha shares references for people questioning if they are on the spectrum Links ELC Patreon Page Aisha Edwards Kaila June Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Masking Twilah Hiari Article - Neurodiversity is Dead, Now What? ADDRESSING Model Aisha’s Emergence Community Coaching Space Autastic Online Community for later in life diagnosed folks on the Spectrum Dr. Nick Walker - Neurodivergent Somatic Experiencing Provider
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S3 E3: A Spectrum of Rupture and Repair
08/06/2022
S3 E3: A Spectrum of Rupture and Repair
In this special episode, ELC partners with the SquarePeg Podcast, hosted by Amy Richards. Square Peg gives autistic adults the opportunity to hear the lives and stories of other autistic adults. In her conversations, she explores life, love, work, health and relationships with later in life diagnosed folks identifying as femme, trans or nonbinary. Aisha and Amy explore Aisha’s own story of being diagnosed autistic and exploring how this has shaped xer own experiences of rupture and repair. TOPICS: Aisha talks about the process of xer diagnostic experience The moving of grief post diagnosis Masking, meltdowns, OCD and aloneness Double Empathy Problem Neurodivergent masking friendships The embodiment of neurodivergence Intergenerational neurodivergence and childhood trauma Healing as an autist Energy management over time management - melt downs at work Self employment and authenticity Self care practices for energy management Rupture and repair in friendships Trauma embodiment in neurodivergent identity trauma Unmasking and authenticity in relationships The unmet needs of the undiagnosed The invitation of messy - unwinding OCD LINKS: Squarepeg podcast: Instagram: Twitter: Coaching and Design Business site: Amy Richards -Creating the Foundations Workshop Series!! This is my live workshop series - 6 weeks of group Zoom workshops for late diagnosed autistic adults. Come with me on a journey of self discovery around work, fulfillment and figuring out what you want, what you actually need as an autistic adult, and where to start. ELC Patreon Page Aisha Edwards Kaila June
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S3 E2: Somatic Unwinding for Rupture and Repair
07/13/2022
S3 E2: Somatic Unwinding for Rupture and Repair
This brief episode is a follow up for episode one. In it, Aisha shares a poem inspire by an encounter with a hummingbird and offers a somatic practice for working with the activation of rupture. LINKS: ELC Patreon Page Aisha Edwards Kaila June
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S3 E1: Introducing Forgiveness
05/12/2022
S3 E1: Introducing Forgiveness
Kaila and Aisha return for another season of ELC, sharing ELC’s changes over the hiatus. introduce the seasonal theme for 2022 Forgiveness. Together the two somatic educators explore the anatomy of forgiveness, foreshadowing the topics addressed throughout Season three. Return after a long hiatus and continuing slow podcast Goodbye to Chris Introduction of the theme of forgiveness and why Presence in the multiplicity of right now Surprise! Aisha is autistic!! What does that mean? Kaila’s architecture shift Anatomy of forgiveness - Rupture and repair, process, belonging, resistance or withdrawal Tracking the energetic field Of course, forgiveness is an emergence Questions for the community - affirming resources for folks who are diagnosed with or suspected of being on the spectrum later in life; QT/BIPOC resources available ELC Patreon Page Aisha Edwards Kaila June
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S2 Ep6: Healing Traditions - Part Two
09/29/2021
S2 Ep6: Healing Traditions - Part Two
In part two of Healing Traditions Devan Williams, a proud indigenous woman of the Squamish Nation, shares cultural and traditional history and the impact of residential school for the indigenous people of Canada. She asks us to learn the true history of Canada as a first step to creating positive change for the next generations. You are doing just that by listening to ELC's episodes Healing Traditions parts one and two. Thank you. If you are so inspired, please take yet another step, by sharing these episodes with others and/or by learning more. You’ll find links for learning and resources in our show notes below and on the ELC Patreon supporters page. More from Devan: Ha7lh Skwayel (Good day)Devan Williams kwi en snas (My name is Devan Williams)Tina7 chen tl’a Skwxwu7mesh uxwumixw (I am from the Squamish village)Skwxwu7mesh-ulh (Squamish Nation)An wenaxws en skwawlen (I am proud of who I am [where I come from) I was told to always remember who I am, where I come from; to be a steward of the land and protect Mother Earth. I am honoured to have the opportunity to use my voice and share our Indigenous culture, history and stories. I love giving back to my community and I am always looking for new ways to help create positive change for the next generations. My previous leadership initiatives that I was a part of as a Indigenous Ambassador include working and volunteering with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid, the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremonies and Reconciliation Canada. As well, I also volunteered on the Squamish Nation Budget and Finance Committee as the Deputy Chair, the Cutting Barriers to Employment and Training Association (CBETA) as a Board Directory, SPIP Suicide Prevention Intervention Post-intervention Committee Member, and the Native Indian Football Association Board Member and Alumni. One of my other passions that I have been involved in is with Minerva BC Learning to Lead where I volunteer as a Den Mother, Mentor and Coach for young girls helping them build and tap into their leadership skills. I7xw ten sekwitl’ (All my relations)Chen kwen men tumiyap (Thank you all) TOPICS: Calling on cultural traditions for healing and peace for the lost children and residential school survivors. Today’s youth Residential schools in Canada The Indian Act Saving and sharing cultural traditions Hope for the future LINKS:
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S2 Ep5: Healing Traditions
09/13/2021
S2 Ep5: Healing Traditions
In part one of this two part episode Devan Williams, a proud indigenous woman of the Squamish Nation, talks with Chris about her family’s resistence & resilience in post confederaion Canada. She tells of the healing and hope that they bring in keeping cultural traditions of the Squamish nation alive. Next full doula and body based trauma treatment specialist, Amy Hoare Nassare joins the ELC murmations as our first contributer. Amy shares lessons from flowers about impermance, resilience and the container that allows fruition. This episode was was recorded just weeks before before the first discovery of the umarked graves at former residential schools in Canada. Be sure to join us for episode 6 and “Healing Traditions: Part Two” as Devan speaks about how traditional practices have come to the fore as people of the Squamish and other indigenous nations face these recent events. TOPICS: Interview with Devan Williams Shukw’um, spiritual bathing and traditions of the Squamish Nation and how they were passed on in Devan’s family Residential school Canoe pulling The continuum of desire Desire and the femme body Scarcity, belonging and safety Reclaiming desire from a sexuality-only construct Reconnecting after COVID Desire practices Amy Hoare Nassar, Contributor Lessons from Flowers LINKS: Amy Hoare Nassar www.itsyoubaby.ca ELC Patreon Page Aisha Edwards Kaila June Chris Morita Clancy “Icy water swims a cool trip for many in Squamish” Squamish Chief Article by Jennifer Thuncher She Summits Truth and Reconciliations calls to action Indigenous Canada MOOC
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S2 Ep 4: Fractals of Desire w/ YaliniDream and Adaku Utah
08/30/2021
S2 Ep 4: Fractals of Desire w/ YaliniDream and Adaku Utah
In this conversation, Aisha explores following embodied pleasure as the rhythm that agitates for wider social change with YaliniDream and Adaku Utah, two brown queer justice-focused, body-centered transformers of community.
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S2 Ep3: Orgasmic Yes
08/10/2021
S2 Ep3: Orgasmic Yes
Summer 2021 theme on ELC is Desire. We weave this somatic concept throughout each conversation, practice and exploration for this season. In this episode,
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S2 Ep2: Generative Creation
07/27/2021
S2 Ep2: Generative Creation
Summer 2021 theme on ELC is Desire. We weave this somatic concept throughout each conversation, practice and exploration for this season. In this conversation, Aisha, Kaila and Chris attempt to reclaim desire as a concept associated with hedonism and mindless sexuality as western culture defines it. Together, we create a new working somatic definition for desire with range and nuance that invites the plurality of its light and shadow aspects.
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S2 Ep1: Generative Rest
07/12/2021
S2 Ep1: Generative Rest
In this conversation between Kaila June and Aisha Edwards, we explore concepts of ease and slow as precursors for creativity and are inspired by the pace of nature. We introduce Emergent Liberation Collective as a “slow podcast” and talk about the changes we’ve experienced since putting out our first season. As a practice for cultivating generative rest, Kaila guides a Somatic Groundwork™ practice on yielding and tuning into the support of Earth.
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S1 E2: Trust in Belonging, Ancestor Reverence & Healing w Langston Kahn
02/23/2021
S1 E2: Trust in Belonging, Ancestor Reverence & Healing w Langston Kahn
Shamanic healer Langston Kahn talks with Aisha about ancestral reverence and healing, his journey of healing through spiritual practice and his new book Deep Liberation: Shamanic Teachings for Reclaiming Wholeness In a Culture of Trauma
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S1 E3: Trust, Inner Listening & Connecting to Earth
02/23/2021
S1 E3: Trust, Inner Listening & Connecting to Earth
Chris explores trust as an embodied sparkle that, if followed, leads one right where they need to be then invites you to learn the language of your body. Magdalena shares with you a somatic grounding practice for the winter season the connects our body with the Earth for deep connection.
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S1 E1: Trust in Emergence, A Beginning
02/22/2021
S1 E1: Trust in Emergence, A Beginning
Welcome to the Emergent Liberation Collective and our premier episode in this winter season February 2021. Every story has a beginning, this is ours. Follow our journey that began the week of George Floyd’s killing in May of 2020, and unfolded through the seasons of the global pandemic inside a vulnerable process of discovering trust. Emergence, biotensegrity, trauma healing, the somatic way, it's all there.
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