{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Marie Embodied Podcast","title":"10. Decolonizing Wellness with Ariana Fotinakis and Vanessa Lesperance","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3713,"description":"What does it mean to decolonize wellness?In this thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Ariana Fotinakis and Vanessa Lesperance, the founders of Decolonize and Rize, to explore the decolonization, healing, and community care. They discuss how colonial mindsets shape the wellness industry, and why reconnecting with Indigenous wisdom is essential for collective healing.They also dive into the role of nervous system work in reconciliation, the importance of community resilience, and practical ways people can engage respectfully with Indigenous knowledge. This episode invites listeners to reflect, unlearn, and reimagine what true well-being can look like, both individually and collectively.Somatic Sisterhood Circle with Marie The Somatic Sisterhood Circle is a weekly touch point to attune to the wisdom of your body while being held in sisterhood. Each circle includes embodiment practices and meaningful conversations. The next circle begins on April 7th. Learn more.Reconciliation and Well-Being Cohort with Decolonize and Rize A cohort for leaders, practitioners and change-makers who want to engage in Reconciliation with care, integrity and trust—without causing harm to others or themselves. Learn more. Stay in Touch! Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbalsAriana on Instagram: @arianafotinakisDecolonize and Rize WebsiteDecolonize and Rize LinkedinMarie's Substack: @marieembodiedBook a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/16OeSih7APzTi-_lmQhtot9EFu4flTrasxFkXa1ExUc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMmJh/ZTlkOTlmYzZhNmQ1/NTdmZWQwODJjNmQ3/OGYzNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}