Embodying Love Through Somatic Healing ft. Ayanna Freedom, LICSW

This week, Jenn chats with Ayanna Freedom who shares her journey into somatic healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding trauma as a bodily experience rather than just a mental one, and truly embodying love. She discusses the challenges faced by BIPOC individuals in accessing holistic healing and the need for integrated approaches that address systemic issues. This conversation highlights the significance of community and safe spaces in the healing process, as well as the ongoing struggle against the medical model's limitations in addressing trauma; similarly the impact of white supremacy on marginalized bodies, and the radical act of listening to one's body. Ayanna and Jenn explore the themes of healing, body acceptance, and the impact of dominant culture on self-image and access to healing. They discuss the urgency of healing, the importance of taking up space, cultural appropriation, and the need for more BIPOC providers in healing spaces. ✨Go to ayannafreedom.com to learn more about Ayanna and head to healwithcfte.org/podcast for more information about the show, and your host Jenn Turner, LMHC. 💙Follow us on instagram instagram.com/ontraumaandpower @ontraumaandpower to stay updated on future episodes! On Trauma and Power with Jenn Turner, LMHC is produced by the Center For Trauma and Embodiment. To learn more about CFTE, head to healwithcfte.org ________________________________________________________ Copyright Credit: Center For Trauma and Embodiment 2025