Personal Development & Systemic Change | Exploring an Intersection

Reclaiming ourselves is a personal journey, but it’s also deeply rooted in our connection to other people, bigger systems, and whole societies! Laura joins Sonya to help us understand how we fit into this web of interconnection and how self-compassion sustains the drive for personal development AND systemic change.  Join us as we discuss: 07:53 Why we unfairly blame ourselves for the effects of problematic systems on our personal growth.21:28 Finding your agency to create more positive systems and structures.22:47 How the critical context of power and privilege influences our choices. 32:31 The reality of our relational, connected existence.<br/>Resources mentioned in the show: Speaker and strategist Nkem Ndefo https://lumostransforms.com/team/nkem-ndefo/ The Politics of Trauma, by Staci K. Haines https://thepoliticsoftrauma.com/ <br/>Learn more about Sonya & Laura: —> Sonya Stattmann is the host & creator of Reclaiming Ourselves™. She is a TEDx & corporate speaker, and has been working with leaders around personal development for the last 22 years. She teaches workshops & offers small group programs around emotional intelligence, transformational & embodied leadership and energy management. You can find more about her here:Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ —> Laura Shook-Guzman, co-host of Reclaiming Ourselves, LMFT, and Somatic Psychotherapist for entrepreneurs has been a mental health professional for 23 years. She’s the founder of three businesses; the world's first Wellness Coworking Community Soma Vida, the global community Women Who Cowork, and her own therapy practice, Conscious Ambition. You can find more about her here: Website: http://www.laurashookguzman.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashookguzman/ What you can do next:For more episodes, opportunities and information on the hosts, visit http://reclaimingourselvespodcast.com/Love the podcast? Get episodes delivered to your inbox with articles related to the topics we talk about. You can sign up at http://reclaimingourselvespodcast.com/Need a little weekly magic? Sign up for Worthy Love Notes & weekly affirmations here https://www.sonyastattmann.com/self-worth-affirmations-2/  <br/>Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!