Experiential Anatomy

Today, our hosts discuss the term sovereignty and what it looks like in practice as bodies in community. They explore the theme of modern systems that currently overwhelm our bodies, and how practicing sovereignty can bring pleasure amidst the chaos and noise. Jamie gives us an update on her beloved feline companion, and Joan ends the show with an invitation to join the After Dark segment for some juicy gossip! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! As our hosts kick off Season 4 with their usual mix of humor and vulnerability, Joan and Jamie eagerly jump into our theme of pleasure and give us a few sneak peeks at what topics (juicy and the like) await us. Bringing their different experiences and trainings into the discussion, they explore the meaning of pleasure and the part it plays in the world of medicine. And they wrap today’s episode with an exciting surprise for our listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Season 3 as Joan and Jamie invite us into a new period of pausing, being curious, and imagining all the possibilities that lie ahead. We get to hear about their summer meet-up and what their bodies experienced being together for the first time. We also catch up on where they’ve been this summer and get a sneak peek at upcoming guests and episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The death of season two is upon us! But in keeping with the theme of death-rebirth-life, our hosts announce that Season 3 is happening! Join us today for a peek into what's emerging next and a final discussion on death and the afterlife. Jamie and Joan share their former religious beliefs and the impact those ideas had on their bodies. And they each share what heaven has come to mean to them in the here and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined today by Dr. Hillary McBride for a conversation about grief and its effect on our bodies. Joan and Jamie share a similar journey of leaving religion as Hillary, so the three discuss the grief over losing one’s identity in God. Hillary explains how important and routine it is for humans to change and reshape our ideas of reality, and it is in these repeated moments that we build our resilience and confidence to withstand the grief that accompanies us throughout all of life. To find out more about Hillary and her newest book, Holy Hurt, visit her website and follow her on Instagram @hillaryliannamcbride. For additional reading, check out the book Hillary mentions by Tanya Luhrmann, How God Becomes Real, on Tanya’s website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, our hosts dive deeper into the world of healthcare as they discuss how death is viewed, experienced, and processed within the modern-day system. Joan offers insights on how physicians handle conversations about death with their patients and families, and the inherently flawed structure that prevents all bodies involved from thriving. Our hosts describe a vision for the future that they hope will replace the current, unsustainable framework. And we get a sneak peek at Jamie’s coaching, as she facilitates an on-the-spot session with Joan during their Body Check-Ins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Joan and Jamie discuss the death of modernity and its large-scale systems. From mass co-dependence to the need to control others, they discuss the various structures of society that are slowly dying. On the practical level, they recount stories from personal experience of the various changes they see happening within the modern healthcare system. And they circle back to their Season 1 theme that will inspire us toward an embodied future. Be sure to check out the book they referenced, “Hospicing Modernity” by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices