The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living

Many of us grapple with a complex relationship with our bodies. Perhaps you've endured feelings of shame or inadequacy imposed upon your body. It could be that your body bears the burdens of stress, pain, or the aftermath of trauma. Maybe you perceive your body merely as an accessory to your perceived true self—your mind. Experiences with racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, ageism, or sizeism might have led you to believe that your body doesn't conform to societal expectations. Whatever the cause, a significant number of us find ourselves feeling disconnected from our bodies. Yet, this disconnection means being estranged from genuine living and from the interwoven fabric that connects us all. Psychologist and esteemed researcher Hillary McBride delves into the flawed and unhealthy concepts surrounding our bodies. Embodiment, the way we exist in the world, is profoundly influenced by the roles we've been permitted to assume. McBride contends that many of us experience a sense of dise