In today's episode, Andréa Ranae Johnson, founder of Whole Self Liberation, joins me to talk about centering relationship in our movement towards liberation. We also talk about divesting from the narrative of activism as suffering and why it's important to motivate ourselves beyond simply not causing harm.

Dance as a form of cultural activism

• How birth trauma activated the urgency of self care work + advocacy

• Why self care is revolutionary and political

• The role of community in addressing one’s self care needs

Simone Gordon is as community organizer who supports minority women. She connects them with resources, food, safe places, finances and has earned her nickname "The Black Fairy Godmother." Simone has a true and beautiful heart and is being a bridge that helps so many people. She especially uplifts people with special needs children or folks who themselves have disabilities. In this episode, Simone shares with us about her personal story and how she got her nickname; she shares about the people she serves and the need to evolve how we view folks who need help.