Navigating Chronic Pain: Finding Relief and Healing in Community and Somatic Practices with Jen Soriano

Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar

English - December 17, 2023 02:30 - 48 minutes - 94.1 MB
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In episode 122 of Outside The Studio with Tessa:

In this engaging podcast episode, host Tessa dives deep into a thought-provoking conversation with Jen Soriano, the award?winning author of -Nervous- Essays on Heritage and Healing.- Jen, a versatile writer, independent scholar, and multi-disciplinary performer, shares insights into movements advocating for trauma-wise care, the significance of creating communities of collective care, and the role of justice institutions in fostering healing. Additionally, Jen opens up about her personal journey dealing with chronic pain since birth and the transformative path she undertook to seek a life free from constant pain.

Three Reasons to Listen:

1. **Insights into Trauma-Wise Care:** Jen Soriano, known for her innovative creative non-fiction, delves into the essential aspects of trauma-wise care for young people and birthing individuals.

2. **Building Collective Care Communities?** Discover the importance of creating your own community of collective care, as Jen and Tessa explore ways in which individuals can support each other in their healing journeys.

3. **Journey of Healing from Chronic Pain?** Jen shares her personal story of living with chronic pain since birth and the healing journey she embarked upon to find relief. Her experience provides inspiration and valuable lessons for listeners dealing with chronic conditions.

This podcast episode promises a rich exploration of trauma, community, and personal healing, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of health, justice, and personal well-being.

**Timestamps** ⏰

- (00:41) Radically Loved 519

- (02:10) Sleep routines and feeling rested

- (13:00) Yoga as a healing modality

- (24:10) Other bodywork modalities

- (27:35) Jen's chronic pain journey

- (32:00) Connecting with ethnic and cultural heritage

- (36:15) The Role of the Healer

- (38:00) Trauma-wise care for birthing and young people

- (43:40) Being your own community of collective care

- (46:17) What's next for Jen

- (47:35) How to connect with Jen

Resources:

• Jen Soriano on Radically Loved Episode 516: https://bit.ly/3R2AJ9u

• The Nap Ministry https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/

• Healing the Soul Wound by Eduardo Duran https://a.co/d/4Wz0JKM

Connect with Jen Soriano:

• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jensoriano

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/jensorianowrites/

• Website https://www.jensoriano.net/

Connect with Tessa Tovar

Website: https://tessatovar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus

The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://a.co/d/e8LgG1T

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw

In Episode 122 of Outside The Studio: