Episode
5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
1:01:38
Published: Thu Mar 09 2023
Description
1. How to listen to the signals our bodies give us, and other concrete strategies to hold on to being human. 2. The healing power of honoring and reconnecting with our little girl selves and with our Mother Earth. 3. How, if all else fails, we can practice presence and embodiment by talking to a house plant. 4. The traumatizing effect of purity culture, colonization, and assimilation, and how to come home to the wholeness of our core nature, desire, and wisdom. 5. Concrete, everyday acts of rebellion that help us regain what we lost, and restore us to who we really are. About Kaitlin: Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She is a wise and vital voice on decolonizing our bodies, faith, and families, and the freedom and peace of embodiment - finding wholeness in ourselves, our stories, and our lineage. Her new book, Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day, examines the journey of resisting the status quo by caring for ourselves, one another, and Mother Earth – and is available now. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @kaitlincurtice. If you want to hear more about Embodiment, please listen to the We Can Do Hard Things episode 168 Sonya Renee Taylor: What If You Loved Your Body? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Valarie Kaur discusses her new book, "Living Resistance," which explores the power of resistance and resilience through caring for ourselves, each other, and the earth.
00:00 - 04:37 (04:37)
Summary
Valarie Kaur discusses her new book, "Living Resistance," which explores the power of resistance and resilience through caring for ourselves, each other, and the earth.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
The guest discusses how traumatic experiences can lead people to search for connection and belonging, which can sometimes result in assimilation into harmful communities such as evangelical purity culture that further disconnect them from their true identity.
04:37 - 12:09 (07:31)
Summary
The guest discusses how traumatic experiences can lead people to search for connection and belonging, which can sometimes result in assimilation into harmful communities such as evangelical purity culture that further disconnect them from their true identity.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
The pressure to avoid sexual activity before marriage can lead to trauma and confusion when trying to navigate sexual relationships after marriage.
12:09 - 14:47 (02:38)
Summary
The pressure to avoid sexual activity before marriage can lead to trauma and confusion when trying to navigate sexual relationships after marriage.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
Sherri Mitchell discusses the perversion of the pure connection with God and the importance of having a reciprocal relationship with the earth, as well as acknowledging the reciprocal, beautiful relationship with the earth as a kinship.
14:47 - 22:49 (08:01)
Summary
Sherri Mitchell discusses the perversion of the pure connection with God and the importance of having a reciprocal relationship with the earth, as well as acknowledging the reciprocal, beautiful relationship with the earth as a kinship.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
Reflecting on personal experiences and societal conflicts, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel pain as a catalyst for personal growth and social change.
22:49 - 28:30 (05:41)
Summary
Reflecting on personal experiences and societal conflicts, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel pain as a catalyst for personal growth and social change.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
The speaker discusses the importance of reconnecting with the land and shares personal experiences of finding healing through rock climbing and acknowledging the earth.
28:30 - 34:57 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of reconnecting with the land and shares personal experiences of finding healing through rock climbing and acknowledging the earth.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
The speaker reflects on how her body communicates with her as both a child and an adult and how she went to extremes to research what it was saying to her.
34:57 - 40:52 (05:54)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how her body communicates with her as both a child and an adult and how she went to extremes to research what it was saying to her.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
In this podcast segment, the speaker discusses how reading about self-love and embodiment is important, but it's also crucial to let it seep into your body, which can be scary.
40:52 - 50:02 (09:10)
Summary
In this podcast segment, the speaker discusses how reading about self-love and embodiment is important, but it's also crucial to let it seep into your body, which can be scary. The speaker mentions a book about a woman's journey to love her child self, where she frames photos of herself as a child around her home.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
The importance of recognizing and leaning into safe places that help reduce stress and anxiety, both internally and with loved ones.
50:02 - 53:45 (03:43)
Summary
The importance of recognizing and leaning into safe places that help reduce stress and anxiety, both internally and with loved ones.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
It's crucial to understand that healing and understanding ancestral trauma is a lifelong effort.
53:45 - 1:01:40 (07:54)
Summary
It's crucial to understand that healing and understanding ancestral trauma is a lifelong effort. By continuously doing the work and passing it on to future generations, we can contribute to a collective healing process and honor our ancestors.
Episode5 Ways to Be More Present: Indigenous Wisdom from Kaitlin Curtice
PodcastWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
Kaitlin Curtis talks about her book, "Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God," and shares her experiences of exploring her indigenous roots.
1:01:40 - 1:03:02 (01:22)
Summary
Kaitlin Curtis talks about her book, "Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God," and shares her experiences of exploring her indigenous roots. She explains the need to "get native" and resist colonialism by rewiring our beliefs.