Meet Jona Genova, a performance coach and Reiki instructor - in this episode, she And Amber Cabral are diving headfirst into the intriguing world of healing. They're going to talk about why healing should be accessible to everyone, the lack of diversity in the healing world, cultural appropriation, and why it's absolutely essential to pay respect to the origins of healing practices.
Jona's got a pretty cool journey in the healing world, and she's been doing some fascinating work with diverse communities, including NFL players. What makes her unique is her ability to sense energies that usually go unspoken, and Jona shares some good insights on how to heal those invisible wounds that we have.
Inside the episode, Jona and Amber stress the importance of recognizing experiences that words can't always capture. They'll also bust a few myths about healing practices and give a shoutout to the amazing power of rest - which is especially important for folks in marginalized communities, and we'll wrap up with a conversation about privilege and how it can be the spark for some real positive changes.
So, Amber and Jona as they explore the world of healing, sensitivity, and the incredible potential of privilege as a force for positive change.
KEY POINTS:
-Embrace your privilege and use them for good
-Spotlight the power of addressing your traumas in your healing process
-Sleeping less than 8 hours affects your decision-making and functioning
-Reiki and meditation can help you mitigate the impact of stress
-Use privilege for good and embrace your beauty to spread beauty
-As a woman, boost your self-love to defy societal norms against self-praise
QUOTABLES:
"People feel often feel kind of safety with me, and that can't be faked." - Jona Genova
"Sleep is a time of rest and repair." - Jona Genova
"Black men, they don't trust the doctor because it's expensive. And I wouldn't even call that a misconception That's true. Doctors are always expensive. Our systems are broken." - Jona Genova
"Part of the way that you are creating access is that you're intentional about leaning in in the spaces where you feel called to do so." - Amber Cabral
GUEST INFORMATION:
Jona Genova
IG | @jonagenova
Twitter | @jona_genova
Youtube | jonagenova
Amber Cabral
IG | @bamcabral
LinkedIn | @ambercabral
Facebook | @amber.cabral
Twitter | @BamCabral
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Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture
Guilty Privilege is produced by EPYC Media Network
Amber has a genuine ability to bring out the authentic aspects of topics that many of us must want to sit down and have a conversation about! Refreshing, compelling and yes, entertaining — can’t wait for each episode to drop and I even feel more equipped to expand on these topics in my own circle!
I took away so much from this episode. The biggest is recognizing our true enemy. Also, equity is about choices. We have them and we can choose how to use our privilege.
WOW! I am always enthralled by the conversations had and topics discussed on this podcast. As someone who rarely feels motivated or inspired, I am so grateful to have found this podcast. I have shared this podcast with so many people in my life as each episode offers a brilliant mind’s insight. This past episode I had to pull over and just allow myself to feel the the feeling of motivation and then gratitude. This show doesn’t present itself as a self help podcast, nor does it attempt to—for lack of a better word— preach to it’s audience. However, every episode I find myself unapologetically happy with myself. I find myself sharing this podcast hoping others feel this feeling. Having access to this podcast is one privilege I absolutely refuse to feel guilty for—and boy what a privilege it is!
This podcast provides a path to self-awareness in the most refreshing and engaging way. The conversations are so yummy (yes, yummy!) and they make me feel like I’m sitting on the sofa with Amber and her guests.
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