Redefining Self-Care: Healing from Within and Embracing Community

On this episode of Wellness with Kristy on Wana, therapist Kristy explores self-care beyond Western consumerism, emphasizing personal and intentional practices that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. She highlights how communal care, like a tipi-raising event, can be just as fulfilling as individual rituals.

The discussion touches on emotional healing, recognizing triggers, and setting boundaries for self-protection. Kristy explains how trauma is stored in the body, with yoga and somatic healing helping to release it. The hosts reflect on shifting their mindset and being present in daily moments to create balance.

The conversation also covers neuro decolonization, a concept by Dr. Michael Yellowbird, blending mindfulness with Indigenous practices to reshape thought patterns. Kristy encourages gratitude, self-kindness, and rewriting internal narratives to support healing.

The episode closes with a reminder that self-care extends beyond the individual—it’s about uplifting communities, embracing cultural identity, and planting positive “seeds” through words and actions.