Ep. 12 - Self Love & Self Care

In a complex and turbulent world, everyday folks, BrownTown included, find it increasingly difficult to take a step back and find time for themselves. BrownTown discusses techniques, introspective questions, and personal experiences dealing with self care and self love. In order to put quality work and positive energy out into the world, we must find ways to put these into practice in our daily lives. As always, they tie broader models for understanding and caring for oneself to macro-level systems of oppression and privilege. While acknowledging that self care and mental health are now in the mainstream conversation, BrownTown points out the problematic intersections with toxic masculinity and marginalization of Black and Brown voices. Lastly, they shoutout some Chicago-based groups that are fostering communities that encourage self love, self understanding, and self expression. So remember, love yourself, take care of yourself, understand yourself, and, most importantly, TREAT YO'SELF!--CREDITS: Intro song i by Kendrick Lamar. Outro song Happiness by The Foreign Exchange. Audio engineered by Genta Tamashiro.--Bourbon ’n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Support