In this episode, Luis and Chetna talk about: Luis’s journey of sharing more of himself in his work, claiming himself as a model, playing with make-up and being free Going from a stable and “successful” job at Kaiser to a queer-centric and indigenizing therapeutic practice Sharing himself authentically in room as a therapist with his clients Luis’s journey of identifying as an indigenous person through the shame, taboo and grief The messages and stories in his family about what it means to be indigenous, the othering of indigenous people of Oaxaca while using aspects of their culture Bringing his background into therapy, the complex grief around identity and reclamation The universal practices of humming as nervous system regulation Bringing in Quitapenas or “worry dolls” as an offering in his therapy practice with relevant clients despite his initial doubts and fears of what’s “ethical” or “valid” The lack of acknowledgement and co-opting of indigenous culture, art and practices, even with “evidence-based” modalities The intimate act of discovering ourselves, coming out as ourselves, being seen and allowing ourselves to not be seen Being ‘out of hiding” is a daily practice, and how “hiding” sometimes is for protection How Luis protects his inner child as he lives out and proud and freely authentic Find: Luis’s websites: www.psychosocialtherapy.com, psychosocial.media Luis’s Queer Magic Podcast: luis-cornejo.com/queermagicpodcast Luis on IG @luis_thee_lmft Chetna on IG @mosaiceye and the podcast @creationforliberation The podcast to watch on youtube Other offerings: Upcoming Events: Boundaries for Peace Support Group (mosaiceyeunfolding.com/communityevents) You Are Chosen: a free 5-day practice in choosing yourself and being divinely chosen Work 1:1 with Chetna for self-trust, creative reclamation and divine aligning (chetnamehta.co/sessions)

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