Kina Penelope
Kina Penelope
In Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrand
In Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrand
In Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrand
Sunday 9th July 2023
Join Kina Penelope as she interviews Raina LaGrand on racial identity, trauma, and relationships. Gain insights and practical tools for healing.
51 minutes
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Kina Penelope
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Raina LaGrand specializes in racial identity, trauma, relationships, and embodiment, providing a unique perspective on healing and reclaiming identity.
- The conversation delves into the impact of racial trauma, historical and collective trauma, and the need for reparative experiences, offering a compassionate and empowering framework for healing.
- The episode culminates in a compelling discussion about intergenerational trauma and the cultural impact on family values, emphasizing the need for accountability and anti-racism.
- Raina's upcoming social anxiety workshop and her availability for therapy and coaching offer tangible opportunities for listeners to engage with her work.
I do a lot of like helping clients with like, how do I make friends? How do I, you know, talk about X, Y, Z with people. And then of course, there's all the ways in our, like our body will sneakily sort of try to like, you know, sabotage our journey of, of connecting with people because our body wants to keep us safe.
What happens when your sense of identity feels like it's caught between worlds? In this episode of 'Healing from the Inside', host Kina Penelope sits down with Raina LaGrand, a skilled somatic therapist, coach, and speaker. Raina specializes in racial identity, trauma, and relationships, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by mixed-race individuals.
Her work is driven by the belief that the relationships we choose can be powerful spaces for practicing new behaviors and values that we didn't learn in our families of origin. This conversation touches on everything from the struggles of navigating in-between identities to the deep impact of racial trauma and historical wounds. Raina's approach combines somatic therapy and parts work, providing a compassionate framework for healing and reclaiming one's identity.
The episode also delves into intergenerational trauma and how cultural influences shape family values, highlighting the importance of accountability and anti-racism. Whether you're mixed-race, in an interracial relationship, or simply interested in understanding the complexities of racial identity and trauma, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for healing. Plus, Raina shares information about her upcoming social anxiety workshop and how you can engage with her for therapy and coaching.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that promises to resonate deeply.