Name: Healing the Activist Heart
Start: 2026-05-10T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-10T13:30:00-07:00
Location: InsightLA Meditation

Somatic and Spiritual Tools for Sustainable Animal Advocacy.
About this Event

Facilitated by Dr. Zoë Lumiere, "Healing the Activist Heart" is a workshop offering simple somatic and spiritual tools to help animal advocates process emotional pain, stay connected to compassion, and sustain their work for animals without burnout.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have:

A somatic tool for processing daily emotional triggers
A reframed understanding of their emotional sensitivity
A conscious practice for reconnecting to the loving essence of animals
A more sustainable, regulated approach to activism

Other event highlights:

Fenix, a registered service dog, will be in attendence.
Eric Lumiere will be co-hosting and bringing in a musical element. He's a singer-songwriter known for blending heartfelt melodies with deeply uplifting, soul-centered themes. His music has reached global audiences through charting releases, including a #1 on the Billboard Dance charts, a UK Top 40 hit, and a Swiss Music Award–nominated collaboration.

Following the workshop, we will close out with a communal vegan potluck! If you're able, please bring the following:

A vegan/plant-based dish to share along with a list of ingredients
A reusable dish and eating utensils for yourself
Water or your beverage of choice
A journal and pen (for the workshop)

Important Notes

If you're unable to bring any of these items, please don't let it hold you back from attending. We'll have some extra.
There is a capacity limit for this venue, so update your RSVP accordingly if you can no longer make it.
We encourage activists to carpool, there are about 20-25 parking spots available including some on a dirt lot.
Please arrive early as the venue can be difficult to find. They have provided the following parking and arrival information, which includes a video.

This workshop is for educational purposes only and cannot be taken as any form of medical advice. By attending this and other Mercy For Animals events, you agree to our Volunteer Terms (https://mercyforanimals.org/volunteer-terms/) and Volunteer Handbook (https://file-cdn.mercyforanimals.org/mercy4animals.wpengine.com/sites/450/2022/01/MFA-Volunteer-Handbook.pdf).