Episode Details

In today's episode, we are joined by Saga Briggs. She's an accomplished freelance journalist, known for her thought-provoking articles on the intriguing intersections of interoception and psychedelics. Listen in for a captivating conversation with Saga as we uncover the intricate links between our minds and bodies, offering practical tips for developing heightened body awareness.

In this episode, we cover:

• “How to Change Your Body” title explained.
• What is Interoception?
• What leads us to disconnection?
• Can we predict our bodies?
• Mental health and body health concepts
• What is Kama Muta?
• What are other reconnection practices?
• Thoughts on using different psychedelics
• Decolonizing the body
• Authenticity as a cure for disembodiment
• How to develop awareness of your body?

Helpful Links:

• Saga Briggs - Author of How to Change Your Body: The Science of Interoception and Healing Through Connection to Yourself and Others
• Twitter @SagaMilena

Articles by Saga:

• Art May Be in the Body of the Beholder
• How to trust your body
• Social Interoception

References:

• How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
• You Must Change your Life by Peter Sloterdijk
• Journalist Emily Underwood on Brain-body connection
• Antonio Damasio on consciousness and bodily feelings
• Interoception researchers Andy Arnold and Karen Dobkins
• Decolonizing the Body by Kelsey Blackwell
• Kama Muta: The Connecting Emotion by Alan Page Fiske
• Dr Ros Watts on psychedelics and connectedness
• Kristina Oldroyd on interoception and childhood development
• Audre Lorde's The Erotic as Power
• Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness