Body-Liberated Futures: A Culminating Collective Dream Workshop

What does a world look like where the most marginalized bodies no longer bear the weight of systemic oppression and are celebrated in their full glory?

In this workshop, we’ll conclude our Body Liberation webinar series by envisioning a future where bodies are not simply perceived but truly seen—freed from systems of control and marginalization. Through guided reflection, small group discussions, and collective mind-mapping, we will examine how the politicization of bodies reinforces hierarchies and explore ways to dismantle these structures and belief systems in our daily lives and communities.

Participants will leave with actionable steps to build a world where all bodies are valued and supported, empowered by shared dreaming and the strength of collective imagination.

The session will not be recorded to maintain the privacy of this vulnerable and sacred space.

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“Body Lib Basics” is a five-part learning series designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of Body Liberation. This revolutionary approach empowers individuals to integrate liberatory practices into their personal routines, activism, and professional endeavors. Through this series, participants will learn to challenge body hierarchies and embody liberatory praxis in their work across the diverse communities they serve.

Format and Activities

Each session combines didactic instruction, facilitated discussions, and interactive activities such as reflection exercises, mind mapping, brainstorming, and somatic awareness practices. These elements ensure inclusive learning methods, allowing participants to actively engage with the material in ways that resonate with their unique learning styles.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will:

• Trace the historical evolution of body-centered activism and its relevance today.
• Explore strategies for building resilience and creating sustainable, community-based action plans.
• Develop transformative self-care practices aligned with activism, while reclaiming ancestral wisdom.
• Reconnect with nourishment practices that honor diverse cultural foodways.
• Envision and strategize for a future where all bodies are valued and free from systemic oppression

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of the series, attendees will be equipped with actionable steps, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of Body Liberation. Participants will leave inspired and prepared to foster personal growth while contributing meaningfully to systemic change, rooted in liberatory praxis and collective imagination.

This series is offered at no cost for some sessions and features "pay-what-you-can" pricing for others, ensuring financial accessibility for all participants. Join us to embark on a transformative journey toward body liberation for yourself and the communities you serve.

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Patrilie(they/she) is an independent consultant, facilitator, educator, and advocate with nearly 16 years of experience in public health, food access, and community building. Their work is driven by a commitment to addressing the systemic factors influencing individual and community well-being, including the built environment, equity, and social justice.

As the founder of Embody Lib, launched in 2018 but incorporated in 2021, Patrilie works with nonprofit organizations and public institutions to transform culture, policies, practices, and programs impacting the health and wellbeing of staff, board, and the communities they serve.. They are passionate about integrating multi-dimensional, weight-inclusive, interdisciplinary strategies to disrupt harmful norms in health and wellness spaces.

Beyond consulting, Patrilie offers instructional design, project management, grant writing, and meeting facilitation services. Outside work, they enjoy cooking, tending to their garden, and stargazing, all while cherishing time with their husband and dog.

You can learn more about Patrilie and Embody Lib at www.embodylib.com

Event Venue

Online