Embodied Systems: How Structures Shape Our Bodies and Lives with Dr Roger Kuhn

Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Roger Kuhn, a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit Indigiqueer soma-cultural sex therapist, sexuality educator, writer, activist, and musician, on this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss the nuances behind embodiment, cultural identity, creativity, and liberation, exploring how systems—both personal and societal—shape our relationship with our bodies, the privilege of embodiment, and how capitalism influences disconnection. Dr. Kuhn challenges traditional somatic narratives, emphasising the need to recognise culture’s role in shaping bodily experience. They also discuss the link between creativity and embodiment, the power of community in fostering self-acceptance, and the importance of breath as a starting point for those new to this work. This conversation invites a deeper, more inclusive understanding of what it truly means to be present in the body. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast01:00 – Meet Dr. Roger Kuhn06:29 – The Neglect of Culture in Somatics10:08 – Embodiment as a Privilege14:56 – Capitalism and Disconnection from the Body25:31 – The Essence of Embodiment and Liberation35:23 – The Connection Between Embodiment and Creativity40:40 – Community's Role in Embodiment and Creativity

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