Emergent Liberation Collective

Join T. Aisha Edwards and Kaila June Keliikuli in this special release and the closing episode of Season 3.  Season 3 is a year long exploration with the experience and force of forgiveness. In this conversation, we talk about rhythm changes, fractals of the Mother Wound, what it means to be a good ancestor, forgiveness over lifetimes and how ELC slow podcasting is becoming a breathing space. The episode includes a listener contribution from Lady J who is an autistic, queer, non-binary artist, activist and parent. They offer a story, poem and somatic practice collectively called: A Journey & Arrival to Sharing Somatic Self-Pleasure. Episode Links: ELC Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective [https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective] T. Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness [https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness] Kaila June Keliikuli https://www.kailajune.com/ [https://www.kailajune.com/] Dare Carasquillo and Death Practice Group https://www.animistarts.art/the-death-practice-group [https://www.animistarts.art/the-death-practice-group] Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast https://squarepeg.community/podcast/ [https://squarepeg.community/podcast/] Marcel the Shell with Shoes On https://youtu.be/0SFRvnC7hnk [https://youtu.be/0SFRvnC7hnk] Lady Justice Love https://wildladymouth.com/ [https://wildladymouth.com/]   Lady J’s links: Sex Positive Event https://www.dancenakedcreative.com/ [https://www.dancenakedcreative.com/] Tricia Hersey (aka the Nap Bishop) Rest is Resistance https://thenapministry.com/ [https://thenapministry.com/] Tara Brach, Learning to Respond Not React https://youtu.be/ymPF0q7U5oM [https://youtu.be/ymPF0q7U5oM] Vedim Zeland's Transurfing https://chengeer.medium.com/transurfing-of-reality-in-a-nutshell-a73b162fff85 [https://chengeer.medium.com/transurfing-of-reality-in-a-nutshell-a73b162fff85] Late-diagnosed Autism community https://www.autastic.com/ [https://www.autastic.com/] The Emerald podcast, The Revolution Will Not Be Psychologized https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e5bkfY8mCsdhb9H39dHmy?si=9c642dab757d4df7&nd=1 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e5bkfY8mCsdhb9H39dHmy?si=9c642dab757d4df7&nd=1] Clarissa Pinkola Estés & Caroline Myss, Intuition and the Mystical Life https://multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S152C811625 [https://multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S152C811625] Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Crone Series: Seeing in the Dark  https://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/bio.htm [https://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/bio.htm] bell hooks, Teaching to Transgress https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27091.Teaching_to_Transgress [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27091.Teaching_to_Transgress] Audre Lorde, The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38598541-the-master-s-tools-will-never-dismantle-the-master-s-house [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38598541-the-master-s-tools-will-never-dismantle-the-master-s-house] Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know https://www.stephaniefoo.me/ [https://www.stephaniefoo.me/]

Aisha and Kaila expand on the discussion about neurodivergence begun in episode 3. We discuss neurodivergent diagnosis, affirmation, trauma healing, disability justice and cultural inclusion. Aisha also intimately explores the impact of autism in xer own family. Topics   * Kaila and Aisha give a life update   * Aisha gives more information about the DSM diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how it differs for AFAB, gender variant and BIPOC folks    * Aisha gives information about the Spectrum Circle as a affirming diagnostic tool   * What is masking? How does it relate to belonging and trauma?   * Why it is important to differentiate between trauma and neurodivergence   * Interaction of perfectionism, social justice and neurodivergence and non-inclusion in movement spaces   * Aisha and Kaila discuss the article Neurodivergence is Dead, Now What? They explore lack of inclusion on the neurodiversity movement   * Aisha talks about the ADDRESSING model to explore intersectional identity and exploring marginal vs privileged identities    * Aisha talks about xer brother’s battle with autism   * Aisha shares references for people questioning if they are on the spectrum Links  ELC Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective [https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective]   1. Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness [https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness]   Kaila June https://www.kailajune.com/ [https://www.kailajune.com/]   Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast  https://squarepeg.community/podcast/ [https://squarepeg.community/podcast/]   Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders https://psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm [https://psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm]   Masking  https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-masking [https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-masking]   Twilah Hiari Article - Neurodiversity is Dead, Now What? https://www.madinamerica.com/2018/04/neurodiversity-dead-now-what/ [https://www.madinamerica.com/2018/04/neurodiversity-dead-now-what/]   ADDRESSING Model https://www.unthsc.edu/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Addressing-Framework-and-Overview.pdf [https://www.unthsc.edu/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Addressing-Framework-and-Overview.pdf]   Aisha’s Emergence Community Coaching Space https://www.fullflightwellness.com/emergence-login [https://www.fullflightwellness.com/emergence-login]   Autastic Online Community for later in life diagnosed folks on the Spectrum https://www.autastic.com/ [https://www.autastic.com/]   Dr. Nick Walker - Neurodivergent Somatic Experiencing Provider https://neuroqueer.com/ [https://neuroqueer.com/]

In this special episode, ELC partners with the SquarePeg Podcast, hosted by Amy Richards. Square Peg gives autistic adults the opportunity to hear the lives and stories of other autistic adults. In her conversations, she explores life, love, work, health and relationships with later in life diagnosed folks identifying as femme, trans or nonbinary. Aisha and Amy explore Aisha’s own story of being diagnosed autistic and exploring how this has shaped xer own experiences of rupture and repair.   TOPICS: Aisha talks about the process of xer diagnostic experience The moving of grief post diagnosis Masking, meltdowns, OCD and aloneness Double Empathy Problem Neurodivergent masking friendships The embodiment of neurodivergence Intergenerational neurodivergence and childhood trauma Healing as an autist Energy management over time management - melt downs at work Self employment and authenticity Self care practices for energy management Rupture and repair in friendships  Trauma embodiment in neurodivergent identity trauma Unmasking and authenticity in relationships The unmet needs of the undiagnosed The invitation of messy - unwinding OCD   LINKS: Squarepeg podcast: https://squarepeg.community/podcast/ [https://squarepeg.community/podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/ [https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarepegautism [https://twitter.com/squarepegautism] Coaching and Design Business site: https://amyrichards.wales/ [https://amyrichards.wales/] Amy Richards -Creating the Foundations  Workshop Series!! This is my live workshop series - 6 weeks of group Zoom workshops for late diagnosed autistic adults. Come with me on a journey of self discovery around work, fulfillment and figuring out what you want, what you actually need as an autistic adult, and where to start. https://squarepeg.community/thrive/ [https://squarepeg.community/thrive/] ELC Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective [https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective] Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness [https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness] Kaila June https://www.kailajune.com/ [https://www.kailajune.com/]

This brief episode is a follow up for episode one. In it, Aisha shares a poem inspire by an encounter with a hummingbird and offers a somatic practice for working with the activation of rupture. LINKS: ELC Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective [https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective] 1. Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness [https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness] Kaila June https://www.kailajune.com/ [https://www.kailajune.com/]

Kaila and Aisha return for another season of ELC, sharing ELC’s changes over the hiatus. introduce the seasonal theme for 2022 Forgiveness. Together the two somatic educators explore the anatomy of forgiveness, foreshadowing the topics addressed throughout Season three.    * Return after a long hiatus and continuing slow podcast * Goodbye to Chris * Introduction of the theme of forgiveness and why * Presence in the multiplicity of right now * Surprise! Aisha is autistic!! What does that mean? * Kaila’s architecture shift * Anatomy of forgiveness - Rupture and repair, process, belonging, resistance or withdrawal * Tracking the energetic field * Of course, forgiveness is an emergence * Questions for the community www.autastic.com [http://www.autastic.com/] - affirming resources for folks who are diagnosed with or suspected of being on the spectrum later in life; QT/BIPOC resources available ELC Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective [https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective] Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness [https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness] Kaila June https://www.kailajune.com/ [https://www.kailajune.com/]