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In this conversation, Edy and Nathalie discuss the losses experienced during the pandemic and ongoing racial stress and trauma as examples of collective grief. They talk about the importance of acknowledging and validating grief, particularly for marginalized communities who carry intergenerational trauma. They explore the challenges of addressing and expressing rage that stems from accumulated grief, and how to disrupt the urgency, shaming, and perfectionism culture by creating a compassionate space for dialogue and curiosity in navigating the complexities of grief and trauma. They emphasize the importance of community support, racial affinity groups, vulnerability, and overcoming the fear of being rejected when addressing collective grief.
Nathalie Edmond, PsyD, RYT-500 is a licensed clinical psychologist and experienced yoga teacher who takes an integrated perspective to her consultations and trainings, grounded in multiculturalism and intersectional feminism. Dr. Edmond believes that transformation happens when we integrate mind-body-spirit and have an embodied dialogue. She runs the Antiracism Revolution community, where members have access to yoga, workshops, live streams, discussion, and resources. Nathalie’s work focuses on DEI, healing racial trauma, and helping people bring an anti-racist and mindful lens to all they do.
