In this episode, I'm speaking on a topic that I think we sometimes shy away from - how do mixed folks with white ancestors/parents/family members reconcile their proximity to whiteness? I'm breaking down how to handle the fact that you have white ancestors or are assumed to be white, and how to find a place of centered accountability when it comes to your privilege and access.

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you go deep to untangle, unpack, and get to the root of your belonging wound, so you can finally feel whole and write the next chapter of your belonging story.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a somatic coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a free Belonging Wounds & Wisdom call.

Join my mailing list for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

In today's episode I share how I supported a client who wanted to reconnect with their Taino culture, but worried they would be appropriating it. I also speak to how healing connecting to our ancestral indigenous cultures can be during such disturbing times.

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you go deep to untangle, unpack, and get to the root of your belonging wound, so you can finally feel whole and write the next chapter of your belonging story.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a somatic coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a free Belonging Wounds & Wisdom call.

Join my mailing list for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

In this week's episode, I'm breaking down why nervous system "regulation" pop psychology is problematic AF - and why dysregulation is actually important for building relationships.

Sign up for the FREE 60 minute Somatics of Belonging workshop. We’re live on January 12th from 5:30-6:30pm ET.

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a somatic coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a free discovery call.

Join my mailing list - The Belonging Blueprint - for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

In this week's episode I'm here to remind you that you are WHOLE and that your identity is NOT complicated. I talk complexity theory, river confluences, and more.

Sign up for the FREE 60 minute Somatics of Belonging workshop. We’re live on January 12th from 5:30-6:30pm ET.

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, a somatic coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a free discovery call.

Join my mailing list - The Belonging Blueprint - for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

I'm answering a common question that comes up in my work - is this a red flag or am I just triggered? I'll walk you through some considerations and how you can practice building your capacity to discern for yourself.

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a sales call.

Join my mailing list - The Belonging Blueprint - for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

It can feel kind of elusive to identify what belonging is. In today's episode, I'm sharing the major themes I've identified from the 30+ books and counting that I've read about belonging. Want the book list?

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a sales call.

Join my mailing list - The Belonging Blueprint - for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

A timely episode as many of you head to family time for T-Day. I share skills and insights on how to handle though family dynamics and conflict, as well as some words of encouragement. Hope it helps!

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a sales call.

Join my mailing list - The Belonging Blueprint - for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.

In this episode I answer a question I got on Instagram - should I stay friends with someone who doesn't understand, questions, or denies my multicultural identity? I speak broadly about whether to stay friends with people who challenge you or not, as well as what you can try if you do want to salvage the relationship.

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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism.

I’m your host, Raina LaGrand, an embodiment coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.

The tools and insights I share with you here are the approach that has not only helped me heal my belonging wound, but also helped me help my mixed race clients do the same.

Want to work together on a personal belonging project? Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a sales call.

Join my mailing list - The Belonging Blueprint - for insights, updates, and words of encouragement.

Answer my belonging survey and let me know what you wanna hear on the pod.