There has to be a level that you find yourself that you emotionally get to that you say,

oh, this is the warning level. This is my check engine light. I can't allow myself to get past

that emotional spot and keep it in. Right. We're so used to attempting to keep it in.

I'm Jocelyn K. Gly, and this is Hurry Slowly, a podcast about pacing yourself,

where I explore how you can find more calm, comfort, and clarity through the simple act of

slowing down. My guest today is Rich Mishlanga, an incredibly talented

massage therapist who integrates many different healing modalities into his work at his business

massage beyond. Rich is also a good friend and someone who has worked with me as a practitioner

for going on seven years.

I can confidently say that his work and our relationship has been pivotal for me in terms of

coming to inhabit my body more deeply.

Our discussion for this episode revolves around what it means to be embodied in this moment,

what self-care looks like in a world where we are largely isolated from touch, how to navigate the emotional shockwaves that are

constantly rolling through our bodies like weather systems. And how Rich is taking care of himself

and his body as a black man while navigating these tumultuous

times, which include a constant stream of imagery of violence against black bodies.

This conversation originally unfolded as a live interview on Zoom, so if you notice Rich

giving a nod to an audience or observed that the sound quality of this podcast

is not as primo as usual?

That's why.

Okay.

Let's get started.

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