#152: Dance, movement and somatic therapy w/ Jennifer Lucero-Earle

Jennifer Lucero-Earle, is a trauma-informed Registered (via ISMETA) Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator (RSMT/RSME) with 30+ years experience with tarot. She has been teaching dance and embodied movement classes for over 15 years. The heart of Jennifer’s work is restoring the archetype of the body: inhabiting the wisdom and intelligence of the body with respect, reverence, love, care, and joy. Her heartfelt goal with all of her offerings is to support people in their journey to become more somatically aware, better stewards of their bodies, more empowered to move in ways that make them feel good, and to cultivate thecourage to express themselves with joy. Jennifer is the creator of ArcanaDance, a therapeutic practice designed to facilitate self-discovery, empowerment, transformation & healing through a fusion of tarot, guided movement & music. If tarot cards could dance, this is what they’d look like! Jennifer is a first generation American born and raised in the Bronx NY to a Puerto Rican mother and Argentine father. Her maiden name, Lucero, means bright light. She sees tarot and somatic therapy clients and teaches classes, all via Zoom, and currently lives in Chapel Hill, NC with her husband of 23 years and their two spunky cats.In this episode, Jennifer Lucero-Earle, RSMT/RSME, shares her journey into her work as a somatic therapist.We cover: - Head over body- Avoidance and grief- Studying vs feeling- What it feels like to be well vs ill- Gift of self-expression through movement and disconnection, buried grief- Neuro-divergence and learning somatically- Tarot and embodiment- Disconnection with ourselves, disconnection with the world- Feeling well in your body through your own lens- Discovering what does feel good in your body- Relationship to one's younger self, and close relationships to folks in one's life- Container of safety- Slowing down:sympathetic nervous system, discernment in overwhelm and why we move- Tapping into our power and our nervous system- Anger and safety- Systemic oppression- The younger generation and speaking upResources shared:1) Jennifer's 1st interview on the podcast: #27: Embodying the Wisdom of Tarot, Arcana Dance w/ Jennifer Lucero-Earle2) Jennifer's Instagram 3) Jennifer's FB pages:a) https://www.facebook.com/EmbodiedTarotb) https://www.facebook.com/EverybodyLoveYourBody4) Jennifer's website: www.jenniferluceroearle.com 5) Virtual Group Breathwork Experience: "Breathwork on Grief" on Sunday Oct 29th, 2023 at 4pm PT, learn more HERE.6) In-Person Seattle event: "Sunday Spiritual Circle: The Power of Women in Circle" on Sunday 10/15 at 11am PT. Learn more HERE.7) To learn more about SPACIOUS 1x1, email: michellewong.xo[at]gmail[dot]com, or DM Michelle on IG8) Sign up to be part of Michelle's email community to get updates on events, offerings, and resources, HERE.==Host: Michelle Wong, #BreathworkQueen, #SpaceHolder is an initiator, visionary, and author of Set Your  Own Sail: Fire Your Alarm Clock and Awaken to What's Possible. She mentors people to be in full relationship with themselves, unapologetically. She uniquely blends breathwork, Human Design, Beliefetics(TM), Rapid Relief Technique (TM), intuition + self-care, and feminine leadership practices.Download your free: ⁠"I Am Supported" meditation HERE⁠.Let's Stay Connected!-Instagram (⁠@michellewong.xo⁠)-Facebook (⁠http://www.facebook.com/michellewongcatalyst⁠) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michellewongxo.substack.com