Body Liberated Self Care: Transformative Practice for the Activist-Minded

In a world where mainstream wellness is often disconnected from politics and systemic challenges, how can we reclaim self-care that nourishes and empowers our activism practice?

This session invites participants to explore Body Liberation as a framework for transformative self-care. First, attendees will be guided through the binary and hierarchical nature of mainstream wellness culture. Next, through reflection, group discussion, and somatic practice, attendees will gain tools that help reclaim ancestral wisdom and integrate lived experiences into their self-care routines. Participants will leave with a foundational blueprint for creating personalized, sustainable self-care action plans that seamlessly support their activism.

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

1.) Analyze the socially dominant narratives surrounding health and well-being, identifying how they perpetuate hierarchical and supremacist ideologies.
2.) Evaluate the historical and contemporary roles of the body as both a site of oppression and a source of power, and discuss how this impacts personal and collective well-being.
3.) Apply a Body Liberated lens to self-care practices, incorporating insights from ancestral wisdom, lived experiences, and the different dimensions of well-being.
4.) Create a personalized, sustainable self-care routine that aligns with transformative self-care principles, designed to support both individual health and activist work.

A session recording will be sent to all who register and will be available to view for 60 days.

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Embody Lib prioritizes making our services financially accessible for those most impacted by structural and systemic marginalization - namely those that are higher-weight, queer, Black, Indigenous POC, and people of marginalized genders. As a result, Embody Lib offers a tiered pricing model to help alleviate the financial burden of those who hold multiple marginalized social identities. Embody Lib trusts that you will move with integrity and select the most appropriate Pricing Tier that reflects your lived experience and access to capital, resources, and opportunities.

Our pricing model is reflected as follows:

• Tier 1 Pricing is reserved for those who struggle to pay rent and basic bills each month.
• Tier 2 Pricing is considered our "General Admission" Price.
• Tier 3 Pricing is reserved for those who can regularly pay rent/their basic bills, make “non-essential” purchases, and still have disposable income left over each month.

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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

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