CHIARA FRANCESCA on Embodied Care /266

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4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 December 2021

⏱️ 57 minutes

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In this week’s episode, we ground ourselves in our embodied reality with guest Chiara Francesca, who invites us to explore what it means to be aware of our bodies and the way that they feel in this world. With a deep commitment to future visioning, we unpack the significance of what it means to “heal” amidst a system that is so violently creating our perpetual states of illness. Moving beyond notions of healing as a singular, individual act, Chiara Francesca asks us to think about what it will take for care and community to thrive. In conversation, we explore the emotional experience behind acupuncture, how a disability justice framework shapes Chiara Francesca’s work, the connection between Earth and bodily experienced trauma, and how to create a conducive environment for embodiment. Chiara Francesca reminds us that “healing is a collective endeavor,” and if we truly want to co-create a healthy society, we must work to liberate one another from survival mode. Originally from Italy, and currently residing in Chicago, Chiara is a queer artist, writer, organizer, acupuncturist, immigrant, and former teen ma’ living with multiple disabilities. Their clinical focus is on mental health, trauma, CPTSD, and queer/trans health. She is committed to building collaborative spaces for community care and centering collective health in and out of movements for justice.Music by Cy X, Te Martin, and Secret Cigarette. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.Support the show

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1:16.1	Hello and welcome to For the Wild podcast. I'm Ayanna Young.
1:23.3	Today I'm speaking with Kiyada Francesca.
1:27.3	And with that, to never approach the choices that people are making
1:32.2	as good or bad, right? But to approach the choices that people are making as the very best choice
1:39.2	that they can make under the circumstances in which they're living.
1:43.6	Originally from Italy and currently residing in Chicago,
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