Julie Brannen on burlesque, shewolf and liberation through performance

In this conversation, I am speaking with Julie Brannen.  Julie's mission is to restore, rewild, + reunite humanity with nature via the avenues of creativity, community, education, health + wellness. Her greatest joy comes from guiding folks into an organic + compassionate practice of fiercely approaching vulnerability + embodying whole-hearted living.  Her goal is to create brave, inclusive spaces in order to allow for radiant expression, courageous liberation, + uplifting connection. Currently, as a performing artist, she shares her self-love journey in the form of burlesque + erotic dance as persona Frann Fatale. As a somatic counselor + dance/movement therapist, she is the Founder of her own private practice Hues of Wholeness. As a trained birth doula, she supports mothers + families during pregnancy + childbirth. She also facilitates transformative festivals in the Chicago // Midwest area + hosts retreats, trainings, + immersions internationally. Additionally, she is the Founder + “Mama Wolf” of SheWolf Sacred, an intersectional, socially responsive, artistic community dedicated to honoring the embodied Divine Feminine. She is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher (Usui + Holy Fire), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, with a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy + Counseling, + Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis from Columbia College Chicago. Julie's all encompassing link : linktr.ee/onbeingjulie/ Julie's Parkinson's performance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nHBX3C9cBw Uptown Rhythm Festival : linktr.ee/uptownrhythmfestival/  To support the labor of love that is The Return to Embodiment, visit https://www.patreon.com/returntoembodiment