Episode #40: Queering Mindfulness with Erin Edwards

✨ Join us for Episode 40 of Inspiring Insights! ✨   Tune in LIVE this Wednesday, June 16th at 7pm EST. We're hosting our very own Erin Edwards from Reawaken Co.  We discussed: - The role of Intersectionality in Mindfulness  - What Pride means to Erin - Contemplative Practice & Diversity - A Poem by Erin - And a LIVE Q&A   Who is Erin? Erin Edwards is a non-binary, soul-centered Mindfulness Teacher.  After writing their first bestselling book, A Drink Called Mindfulness, they began integrating the tools of their former education -- Naturopathic Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Reiki, Intuitive Medicine, Queer Feminist Theory, Celtic Wisdom and Nature to create a Sacred Mindfulness Coaching Program. They believe that mindfulness is the key to opening the gate of spirituality and discovering your own embodied roots.  You can find out more about Erin's Visionary Work at https://reawakenco.podia.com  Resource Share!! - What is Intersectionality: https://youtu.be/ViDtnfQ9FHc - What does "Two- Spirit" Mean? https://youtu.be/A4lBibGzUnE  - Celebrating Black & Queer Identities: https://youtu.be/d_Eu-75-82c - How to Make Yoga More Inclusive: https://youtu.be/7HqQwtGlfqE - Body Positive Yoga: https://youtu.be/2B7VL-Y3LIU - Human Dignity Trust: https://www.humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law/map-of-criminalisation/ - Punishments for Homosexual Activity: https://www.equaldex.com/ - Laverne Cox on the Importance of Intersectionality: https://youtu.be/jY3F1pIxHMA - Understanding Straight and Cisgender Privilege Activity (shared with permission of PRIDE at YMM) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsEmMCdljyLYdM1FwRuDcaG1ABCYIIaGG0OsvgkSS-4/edit?usp=sharing  - Pride at Work: Pride at Work Canada empowers employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We help create safer, more inclusive workspaces that realize the full potential of all employees and bring down barriers to employment. https://prideatwork.ca/ - The Gingerbread Person: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L9HjZRK_PvKAjK8--uYFNbYcXUbtYuKG/view?usp=sharing -- Canadian Mental Health Supports:  - KIDS HELP PHONE (under 20): 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 Trans Lifeline (peer support crisis line): 1-877-330-6366 Hope for Wellness Help Line (for Indigenous communities): 1-855-242-3310 or online on their chat feature Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 Crisis Text Line 24/7 Canada: text HOME to 686868 Wellness Together Canada: Adult text line: WELLNESS to 741741 or Youth text line: WELLNESS to 686868  ~~~ PLUS, here's a GIFT from Erin: Join Reawaken Co on JUNE 20th as we host a Summer Solstice half-day virtual Mindfulness Retreat called MIDSUMMER MIND! Grab your early bird spot here: https://reawakenco.podia.com/summer-solstice-half-day-retreat