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#39 Practicing Radical Empathy in the Anti-Racist Discourse & the Importance of Intersectionality ~ w/ Sadia Masud


June 25, 2020
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Important note: Sadia and I decided to push back our recording for a few weeks when the conversation around Black Lives Matter started to gain momentum – to not just give space to black voices, but also to pause and reflect on our own place within the discussion. In this way, we believe we were able to come onto this podcast recording with a better understanding of the current discourse.

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I met my incredibly inspiring friend Sadia Masud 6 years ago, in Canada, in a Race & Ethnicity class at the University of Alberta where we both studied back then (I was there for a semester!). Sadia has always inspired me in terms of sisterhood, female strength, compassion and so much more. Since forever we’ve been wanting to record a podcast together to speak about her activism, writing talents and personal experiences of life and I am so incredibly happy to present you this episode.

We talk about the meaning of identity and how for the BIPOC community specifically, identity is often seen as something in relation to someone else’s (e.g. you’re ‘not’ white), instead as an individual. We talk about the importance of awareness of privilege – of course, it is relative, but the majority of us carry some type of privilege with us. Sadia calls to seek discomfort in this work and states that, ‘you can’t be a good activist if you seek to just liberate yourself’. YES! I couldn’t agree more. 

It calls in the idea of Radical Empathy, which calls on the resilience of the BIPOC community and our interconnected communities as well as the urgent need for awareness and action.

On this podcast in general, we talk about liberation in terms of womanhood. I truly believe that all systems of oppression are rooted in patriarchy (be it white supremacy and thus racism, sexism, capitalism, etc.). However, it is also extremely important to be aware of the intersections that take place for all of us. My experience as a white, heterosexual, able-bodied woman with a university degree is very different than Sadia’s, who identifies as Muslim,Canadian with South-Asian and Middle-Eastern descend and, with wearing her hijab, being part of the visible minority community. And of course, there are countless examples like these. Sadia mentions the Combahee River Collective as one of her inspirations to become aware of intersectionality. I speak about the White Feminism lecture by Rachel Cargle which speaks about white privilege in the feminist movement.

Sadia’s book will celebrate the resilience in and diversity of minority communities. It aims to give BIPOC a voice. Read Sadia’s essay ‘Taken Over by the West’ which inspired her to work on this book. Sadia also recommends ‘Sick Woman Theory’ by Johanna Hedva to dive deeper into the concept of Radical Empathy.



I know this is only the start for this podcast of more inclusive, reflective conversations around these topics. I hope this episode instigates you to think about your role in this conversation and about ways to commit to activism. As Sadia mentions, ‘activism isn’t just about outward change but also about creating inward change’. The two need to co-exist to practice active activism and create actual change, not just for yourself but for others as well. Practicing self-care should be an important part of this as well. In the end, I believe we are all connected, so change needs to happen in order to raise the collective vibration. We need to seek the discomfort to make it comfortable for every single one of us.



Sadia – I know you read this 😉 – thank you for being such a bright, shining light in my life. I admire your strength, your compassion, your beliefs and your activism. Meeting you six years ago was a blessing back then and it is grown to be an even bigger blessing in the years following our time at Alberta University. I can’t wait to see your next year and celebrate your wedding with you.



And for everyone else – please let me know what you thought of this episode. What triggered it in you, what resonated, what did it enlighten for you? Let’s keep the conversation going!

~ I would love to know what came up for you whilst listening to this episode. Please reach out on Instagram (@thespiritualfem) or via email thespiritualfem@gmail.com. I can’t wait to start connecting with you!

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Do you feel like your can prioritise your nervous system? 👀⁠
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Our world is filled with external stimuli, pressures, dependencies and expectations. This makes it hard for us to fully relax, let alone feel a deep connection with ourselves! 😑⁠
⁠
Society is build in such a way (whether we like it or not) that we don't ever (have to) stop. And when that falls away - we go into a collective state of panic. ⁠
⁠
This is because our collective root Chakra (yes, there is a shared energetic system we're a part of!) has been shaped over the years to find safety in external resources, such as money, technology, time efficiency and appearances. ⁠
⁠
Our collective energetic body has become dependant on resources that we don't have as much control over as we once thought, & this directly affects our individual nervous system, which is still wired from when we lived in caves, hunted for food and had to prioritise our primal survival. ⁠
⁠
🤩 HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS! : ⁠
You have the agency, power and ability to change this narrative.⁠
⁠
Healing your own individual root Chakra, and thus your sense of safety, focus on control and beliefs around money, appearance and any other external resource will allow you to rebalance and nourish your nervous system in the way that you need to. ⁠
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This is not about distancing yourself from the world. This is about reshaping your vision of how the world is actually here to serve you. ⁠
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Want to learn more? 🔍⁠
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Inner Alchemy, the in-depth 4 month journey, guiding you towards becoming your own Energy Healer, is soon opening for its second round and you can now sign up to the waitlist! ⁠
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This means you'll be the first to be able to sign up (and spots are incredibly limited, so it's first come first serve) as well as receive a couple of sweet deals as a thank you for your interest. ⁠
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Check the link in my bio or story highlight to sign up - and let's heal your energy together! 🧡
Do you feel like your can prioritise your nervous system? 👀⁠
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Our world is filled with external stimuli, pressures, dependencies and expectations. This makes it hard for us to fully relax, let alone feel a deep connection with ourselves! 😑⁠
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Society is build in such a way (whether we like it or not) that we don't ever (have to) stop. And when that falls away - we go into a collective state of panic. ⁠
⁠
This is because our collective root Chakra (yes, there is a shared energetic system we're a part of!) has been shaped over the years to find safety in external resources, such as money, technology, time efficiency and appearances. ⁠
⁠
Our collective energetic body has become dependant on resources that we don't have as much control over as we once thought, & this directly affects our individual nervous system, which is still wired from when we lived in caves, hunted for food and had to prioritise our primal survival. ⁠
⁠
🤩 HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS! : ⁠
You have the agency, power and ability to change this narrative.⁠
⁠
Healing your own individual root Chakra, and thus your sense of safety, focus on control and beliefs around money, appearance and any other external resource will allow you to rebalance and nourish your nervous system in the way that you need to. ⁠
⁠
This is not about distancing yourself from the world. This is about reshaping your vision of how the world is actually here to serve you. ⁠
⁠
Want to learn more? 🔍⁠
⁠
Inner Alchemy, the in-depth 4 month journey, guiding you towards becoming your own Energy Healer, is soon opening for its second round and you can now sign up to the waitlist! ⁠
⁠
This means you'll be the first to be able to sign up (and spots are incredibly limited, so it's first come first serve) as well as receive a couple of sweet deals as a thank you for your interest. ⁠
⁠
Check the link in my bio or story highlight to sign up - and let's heal your energy together! 🧡
Do you feel like your can prioritise your nervous system? 👀⁠
⁠
Our world is filled with external stimuli, pressures, dependencies and expectations. This makes it hard for us to fully relax, let alone feel a deep connection with ourselves! 😑⁠
⁠
Society is build in such a way (whether we like it or not) that we don't ever (have to) stop. And when that falls away - we go into a collective state of panic. ⁠
⁠
This is because our collective root Chakra (yes, there is a shared energetic system we're a part of!) has been shaped over the years to find safety in external resources, such as money, technology, time efficiency and appearances. ⁠
⁠
Our collective energetic body has become dependant on resources that we don't have as much control over as we once thought, & this directly affects our individual nervous system, which is still wired from when we lived in caves, hunted for food and had to prioritise our primal survival. ⁠
⁠
🤩 HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS! : ⁠
You have the agency, power and ability to change this narrative.⁠
⁠
Healing your own individual root Chakra, and thus your sense of safety, focus on control and beliefs around money, appearance and any other external resource will allow you to rebalance and nourish your nervous system in the way that you need to. ⁠
⁠
This is not about distancing yourself from the world. This is about reshaping your vision of how the world is actually here to serve you. ⁠
⁠
Want to learn more? 🔍⁠
⁠
Inner Alchemy, the in-depth 4 month journey, guiding you towards becoming your own Energy Healer, is soon opening for its second round and you can now sign up to the waitlist! ⁠
⁠
This means you'll be the first to be able to sign up (and spots are incredibly limited, so it's first come first serve) as well as receive a couple of sweet deals as a thank you for your interest. ⁠
⁠
Check the link in my bio or story highlight to sign up - and let's heal your energy together! 🧡
Do you feel like your can prioritise your nervous system? 👀⁠
⁠
Our world is filled with external stimuli, pressures, dependencies and expectations. This makes it hard for us to fully relax, let alone feel a deep connection with ourselves! 😑⁠
⁠
Society is build in such a way (whether we like it or not) that we don't ever (have to) stop. And when that falls away - we go into a collective state of panic. ⁠
⁠
This is because our collective root Chakra (yes, there is a shared energetic system we're a part of!) has been shaped over the years to find safety in external resources, such as money, technology, time efficiency and appearances. ⁠
⁠
Our collective energetic body has become dependant on resources that we don't have as much control over as we once thought, & this directly affects our individual nervous system, which is still wired from when we lived in caves, hunted for food and had to prioritise our primal survival. ⁠
⁠
🤩 HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS! : ⁠
You have the agency, power and ability to change this narrative.⁠
⁠
Healing your own individual root Chakra, and thus your sense of safety, focus on control and beliefs around money, appearance and any other external resource will allow you to rebalance and nourish your nervous system in the way that you need to. ⁠
⁠
This is not about distancing yourself from the world. This is about reshaping your vision of how the world is actually here to serve you. ⁠
⁠
Want to learn more? 🔍⁠
⁠
Inner Alchemy, the in-depth 4 month journey, guiding you towards becoming your own Energy Healer, is soon opening for its second round and you can now sign up to the waitlist! ⁠
⁠
This means you'll be the first to be able to sign up (and spots are incredibly limited, so it's first come first serve) as well as receive a couple of sweet deals as a thank you for your interest. ⁠
⁠
Check the link in my bio or story highlight to sign up - and let's heal your energy together! 🧡
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Do you feel like your can prioritise your nervous system? 👀⁠ ⁠ Our world is filled with external stimuli, pressures, dependencies and expectations. This makes it hard for us to fully relax, let alone feel a deep connection with ourselves! 😑⁠ ⁠ Society is build in such a way (whether we like it or not) that we don't ever (have to) stop. And when that falls away - we go into a collective state of panic. ⁠ ⁠ This is because our collective root Chakra (yes, there is a shared energetic system we're a part of!) has been shaped over the years to find safety in external resources, such as money, technology, time efficiency and appearances. ⁠ ⁠ Our collective energetic body has become dependant on resources that we don't have as much control over as we once thought, & this directly affects our individual nervous system, which is still wired from when we lived in caves, hunted for food and had to prioritise our primal survival. ⁠ ⁠ 🤩 HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS! : ⁠ You have the agency, power and ability to change this narrative.⁠ ⁠ Healing your own individual root Chakra, and thus your sense of safety, focus on control and beliefs around money, appearance and any other external resource will allow you to rebalance and nourish your nervous system in the way that you need to. ⁠ ⁠ This is not about distancing yourself from the world. This is about reshaping your vision of how the world is actually here to serve you. ⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more? 🔍⁠ ⁠ Inner Alchemy, the in-depth 4 month journey, guiding you towards becoming your own Energy Healer, is soon opening for its second round and you can now sign up to the waitlist! ⁠ ⁠ This means you'll be the first to be able to sign up (and spots are incredibly limited, so it's first come first serve) as well as receive a couple of sweet deals as a thank you for your interest. ⁠ ⁠ Check the link in my bio or story highlight to sign up - and let's heal your energy together! 🧡
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It's the Solstice tomorrow, marking the transition from light to dark yet again. I absolutely love the cyclicality of all that is around and within us - it is absolute number 1 thing that always brings me back to concepts of inner wisdom, intuition, trust and flow. 🙏🏼⁠
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I'll be taking a moment tomorrow to lean into celebrating both the light and the dark, the yin and yang, the stillness and wildness... 💫⁠
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And speaking of which - we only have a couple of spaces left for the Still Mind, Wild Heart retreat this September in Portugal! ⁠
I took this photo at our beautiful location @theshantispace and I can't wait to gather in ceremony with you underneath this beautiful tree in a few months. 😍⁠
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Are you keen to join me for an intentional, spiritual, connective and nourishing journey back home to your wild heart? ⁠
Check the link in bio for all the details & how to book your spot! ⁠
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And in the meantime, happy Solstice! 🌗⁠
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With love, ⁠
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It's the Solstice tomorrow, marking the transition from light to dark yet again. I absolutely love the cyclicality of all that is around and within us - it is absolute number 1 thing that always brings me back to concepts of inner wisdom, intuition, trust and flow. 🙏🏼⁠ ⁠ I'll be taking a moment tomorrow to lean into celebrating both the light and the dark, the yin and yang, the stillness and wildness... 💫⁠ ⁠ And speaking of which - we only have a couple of spaces left for the Still Mind, Wild Heart retreat this September in Portugal! ⁠ I took this photo at our beautiful location @theshantispace and I can't wait to gather in ceremony with you underneath this beautiful tree in a few months. 😍⁠ ⁠ Are you keen to join me for an intentional, spiritual, connective and nourishing journey back home to your wild heart? ⁠ Check the link in bio for all the details & how to book your spot! ⁠ ⁠ And in the meantime, happy Solstice! 🌗⁠ ⁠ With love, ⁠ Leneth x
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This week, I uploaded a personal podcast episode in which I explore the concept of freedom together with you. 🧡⁠
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I believe that freedom doesn't have as much to do with external circumstances, environment or money in the bank as we may think. 🤔⁠
I'm leaning more towards it being a feeling, a decision, an exploration. 💫⁠
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I've learned that what is often standing in the way of me feeling free is expectations and pressures I put on myself. Restrictions created by the ego which limit me connecting to my heart, my desires, and my physical body - all through which inner wisdom and empowerment flow. 👀⁠
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You can find the podcast episode through the link in my bio (or just search The Spiritual Feminist in your fave podcast app, it's episode 106).🎙️⁠
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Let me know in a comment below how you're leaning into freedom, how you currently may be experiencing it or what's standing in the way of it. I'd love to hear your musings! 🥰
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This week, I uploaded a personal podcast episode in which I explore the concept of freedom together with you. 🧡⁠ ⁠ I believe that freedom doesn't have as much to do with external circumstances, environment or money in the bank as we may think. 🤔⁠ I'm leaning more towards it being a feeling, a decision, an exploration. 💫⁠ ⁠ I've learned that what is often standing in the way of me feeling free is expectations and pressures I put on myself. Restrictions created by the ego which limit me connecting to my heart, my desires, and my physical body - all through which inner wisdom and empowerment flow. 👀⁠ ⁠ You can find the podcast episode through the link in my bio (or just search The Spiritual Feminist in your fave podcast app, it's episode 106).🎙️⁠ ⁠ Let me know in a comment below how you're leaning into freedom, how you currently may be experiencing it or what's standing in the way of it. I'd love to hear your musings! 🥰
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Ever find yourself completely overwhelmed with external pressures, stimuli and opinions? 🙇🏼‍♀️⁠
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I feel you sister. 🧡⁠
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Now I invite you to imagine yourself, six months from now, having taken back the agency over your own energy, opinions, nervous system & identity. 😍⁠
You are rooted in who you are, where you're headed and what your intuition is telling you. ⁠
You understand your triggers, wounds and patterning and every day you get to release a little piece of that. ⁠
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Sounds too good to be true? ⁠
I don't think so! I truly believe we are all worthy of feeling autonomous over where our energy goes, where our attention goes and how we feel about ourselves. Including you. 🔥⁠
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& this is where Inner Alchemy can come in. The waitlist is NOW open for this exciting 4 months journey in which you learn to become your own energy healer. Learn more about it and sign up for a sweet deal through the link in bio - doors open soon! 💫
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Ever find yourself completely overwhelmed with external pressures, stimuli and opinions? 🙇🏼‍♀️⁠ ⁠ I feel you sister. 🧡⁠ ⁠ Now I invite you to imagine yourself, six months from now, having taken back the agency over your own energy, opinions, nervous system & identity. 😍⁠ You are rooted in who you are, where you're headed and what your intuition is telling you. ⁠ You understand your triggers, wounds and patterning and every day you get to release a little piece of that. ⁠ ⁠ Sounds too good to be true? ⁠ I don't think so! I truly believe we are all worthy of feeling autonomous over where our energy goes, where our attention goes and how we feel about ourselves. Including you. 🔥⁠ ⁠ & this is where Inner Alchemy can come in. The waitlist is NOW open for this exciting 4 months journey in which you learn to become your own energy healer. Learn more about it and sign up for a sweet deal through the link in bio - doors open soon! 💫
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Nothing frustrates our rationalised mindset more than surrendering into the cyclicality of your Being, and thus your healing. 🤐⁠
⁠
Ever feel like you're stuck with a limiting belief, a recurring pattern, an anxious thought or depressive moment? 😑⁠
⁠
Perhaps it's time to approach your healing journey a little more holistically. To look at your nervous system, your energetic body, and all that you're carrying around unknowingly that is weighing you down. 🙏🏼⁠
⁠
Inner Alchemy is the unique 4-month journey in which you learn to become your own energy healer. You will gain tools for life that will help you with returning patterns and thoughts that just don't seem to be going anywhere (and soooo much more!) 🧡⁠
⁠
The waitlist is NOW open, so check the link in bio and sign up for a sweet deal when the doors open (soon!). x
thespiritualfem
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Nothing frustrates our rationalised mindset more than surrendering into the cyclicality of your Being, and thus your healing. 🤐⁠ ⁠ Ever feel like you're stuck with a limiting belief, a recurring pattern, an anxious thought or depressive moment? 😑⁠ ⁠ Perhaps it's time to approach your healing journey a little more holistically. To look at your nervous system, your energetic body, and all that you're carrying around unknowingly that is weighing you down. 🙏🏼⁠ ⁠ Inner Alchemy is the unique 4-month journey in which you learn to become your own energy healer. You will gain tools for life that will help you with returning patterns and thoughts that just don't seem to be going anywhere (and soooo much more!) 🧡⁠ ⁠ The waitlist is NOW open, so check the link in bio and sign up for a sweet deal when the doors open (soon!). x
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