On Embodiment with Dr. Hillary McBride

It's with great pleasure to invite Dr. Hillary McBride to the show to kick-off Season 9, a season on embodiment and mental health. Formation in contemporary Christianity ignores the body, which is odd given the foundation of the faith is rooted in the mystery of incarnation. That God took on flesh. Why is that? Why do we compartmentalize the mind, body, and spirit, treating them as separate entities? What do we have to do to become more embodied? And what does power and trauma have to do with becoming more embodied? Enjoy this meaningful conversation from therapist, speaker, writer, researcher, Dr. Hillary McBride. In this episode we begin by talking about Dr. McBride's practice and approach to therapy. We reflect on Christian formation and the loss of connectivity to our bodies. Following the break we speak to cultural factors that contribute to shaping our picture of our bodies, and then meander through ways of reclaiming a more embodied picture of ourselves. We conclude with discussing some practices that can act as a guide to becoming more embodied. You might know Dr. McBride from one of her publications including "The Wisdom of Your Body", available wherever books are sold. More about Dr. McBride: I am a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. I love to help see people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. I am passionate about the well-being of all people, and want to make psychology and academic research accessible to a wide variety of people. Find her online on her website for more detail about her practice and expertise. Connect with her on social media including Instagram.