Episode 37 - How Dr. Jill Wener is Actively Using Her Voice to Promote Anti-Racism in Her Community

SHOW NOTES: This week next level entrepreneur Dr. Jill Wener and I took the conversation to another level as we had a special conversation about drawing a line in the sand, and ending systemic racism. 

Highlights from the conversation: Dr. Jill Wener’s Background: 

● After a few rough years struggling with mental health and inner peace, Jill started practicing meditation with an instructor that emphasized how stress affects human physiology and behavior. 

● She transitioned out of clinical medicine to pursue a three-month teacher training in India. Her intentions were to work part-time in the hospital and part-time as a meditation teacher. However, after having the opportunity to move to China and then back to India, she became a “crunchy granola person.” Going back to medicine wasn’t an option anymore. 

● After returning to the States, she became interested in EFT tapping. Mind-Body Techniques Against Racism 

● In 2016, Dr. Jill wrote a blog post about the election results. An old friend of her called her out about the content, and calling her privileged. That made her investigate more about racism. 

● Research and retreats helped her recognize defensiveness in herself. She determined that in order to control said feelings that come a trace from white supremacy culture, mindfulness was absolutely necessary. 

● Dr. Jill launched a program with eight modules involving different mind-body techniques based on the symptoms of how white supremacy culture pervades everything, and how most can recognize what involves truly being anti racism. 

Being an Ally 

● Voting for Obama, being a democrat, or outrage towards news isn't enough. A ground foundation, shaking journey is necessary. Racism is very much alive in the United States. 

● The idea of being a “White Ally” is that you are a white person who is there to work together with black folks who are doing the work. The intention isn’t to fix anything for anybody, but to support and empower those who aren’t heard. Transforming Racism from Deep Inside 

● Racism is is not only used in the white community. Racism is global. Being able to celebrate other cultures besides the white culture. Good thing is that people are willing to break down the construct of light skin being better than dark skin. 

● Only with dialogue and breaking down what’s truly inside, there is a chance for true transformation. It all starts in the head by recognizing the depth of the problem. 

● Racism also affects how healthcare professionals practice. By being more mindful about racism, its roots, and recognizing it, doctors will be less biased against their patients- even when this bias in unconscious. 

Catch up with Dr. Wener on social media at: 

Facebook Page www.Facebook.com/jillwenermdmeditation 

Instagram handle @Jillwenermd 

Twitter handle @Jillwenermd 

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmjMStacc3aH02Dg6fmmTA 

Website Address www.Jillwener.com 

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