Ever wondered why traditional mental health treatments often seem to miss the mark? This riveting conversation with therapist and root worker, Angelica Sievers, might provide some answers. Angelica sparks a crucial dialogue about the current norms of mental health treatment, shedding light on how its overemphasis on the cerebral aspect often leaves the body and spirit overlooked. She takes us through her personal journey of reshaping her practice, moving away from patriarchal therapy towards a more encompassing approach that allows healing on all fronts - body, mind, and spirit. Navigating through our discussion, we tackle the unhealthy relationship we have with space and how it directly affects our ability to heal. Angelica discusses her process of decolonizing her relationship with her body, curating a space that fosters an understanding of ourselves and others. She challenges the notion of convenience dictating our practice of embodiment, pushing us to go beyond the superficial and truly connect with our bodies.  Join us as we uncover how to reconnect with our bodies, discovering the joy and pleasure that the journey of embodiment holds. We discuss strategies of surrendering to the wisdom of our bodies, breath, and spirit, and how to acknowledge when control is being sought for safety. With Angelica's profound insights, we explore the importance of fostering an environment of love and acceptance, understanding the disconnection from our bodies due to colonization, and the true joy of the journey of embodiment. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together, discovering a fresh perspective on healing. (00:00) Exploring Embodiment and Healing Work (15:48) Embodying Space and Wholeness (27:53) Reconnecting With Ancestry and Healing Trauma (35:36) Embracing Love and Embodiment (50:49) Empowering Conversation With Angelica Angelica, from Sievers Wellness, is a Bodyworker/Root Practitioner and therapist, who teaches about the importance of building a relationship with the body through our emotions. In her work, she advocates connecting with the body, our communities, and our creativity. She has also been featured on the Woo Knew Podcast. If you would like to connect with Angelica through her website click on the like below. Sieverswellness.com You can also follow her on IG: @sieverswellness If you would like to connect further with Angelia on her social media accounts: Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@ancestors_mama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ancestors Mama⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or if you are interested in connecting with your ancestors and working with Angelia click on the link below.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ancestors Mama Bookings ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STAY TUNED AS WE DIVE DEEPER IN MORE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT OUR ANCESTRAL CONNECTIONS & WISDOM. BE WELL AND TREAT YOUR BODY AS THE SOVEREIGN BEING YOU ARE!! ⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT THIS PODCAST HERE!⁠⁠ **Please SHARE & gift the podcast a 5-star review to help our exposure in getting these conversations out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ancestorsmama/support