Episode 32: dr Roger kuhn
13/02/2025
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Join Ailey Jolie and 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.
About In This Body: Conversations with leading experts about the importance of embodiment in living an authentic life. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our shared world?
In this episode:
00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
01:00 – Meet Dr. Roger Kuhn: A Unique Perspective
06:29 – The Neglect of Culture in Somatics
10:08 – Embodiment as a Privilege
14:56 – Capitalism and Disconnection from the Body
25:31 – The Essence of Embodiment and Liberation
35:23 – The Connection Between Embodiment and Creativity
40:40 – Community's Role in Embodiment and Creativity
To find out more about Dr Roger Kuhn:
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