It’s with great pleasure to invite Dr. Hillary McBride to the show to kick-off Season 9, a season on embodiment and mental health.
Formation in contemporary Christianity usually ignores the body, which is odd given the foundation of the faith is rooted in the mystery of incarnation. But it makes sense because every time one thinks of the body, the messaging from the pulpit is how our bodies are profane, sinful even, so we dissociate from our bodies. But it’s not supposed to be this way. God came to earth in a body which can only mean our bodies indeed matter. We no longer have to compartmentalize the mind, body, and spirit, treating them as separate entities. Rather, we can embark on pathways to become more embodied. That’s where this episode comes in. Enjoy this meaningful conversation from therapist, speaker, writer, researcher, Dr. Hillary McBride. (Like this? Check out her recent podcast creation on the subject of trauma in the church.)
In this episode we begin by talking about Dr. McBride’s practice and approach to therapy. We reflect on Christian formation and the loss of connectivity to our bodies. Following the break we speak to cultural factors that contribute to shaping our picture of our bodies. What does power and trauma have to do with becoming more embodied? And how can we reclaim a more embodied picture of ourselves? We conclude with discussing some practices that can act as a guide to becoming more embodied.
Episode Summary
- Intro to this episode. 0:00
- Sitting tangibly to the land. 2:57
- How would you describe your practice and why you do what you do? 6:15
- What is the difference between therapy and psychology? 11:30
- The disconnection between mind and body culturally. 16:49
- What are the contributing factors to body supremacy and trauma? 20:19
- The role of the mind and embodiment in faith. 26:08
- Cultivating disembodiment through spiritual practices. 31:58
- How to reclaim a sense of ourselves. 38:31
- The call of reclamation felt like a call of reclaiming a sense of ourselves, and that reclamation doesn’t need to be placed.
About Dr. McBride
You might know Dr. McBride from one of her publications including “The Wisdom of Your Body“, available wherever books are sold. Also check out her recent podcast creation: https://holyhurtpodcast.com/ More about Dr. McBride:
I am a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. I love to help see people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. I am passionate about the well-being of all people, and want to make psychology and academic research accessible to a wide variety of people.
Find her online on her website for more detail about her practice and expertise. Connect with her on social media including Instagram.
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