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This compelling episode delves into the seldom-discussed realm of men’s grief and the cultural silence around their emotional expressions. Our guest, Carl Rabke, a seasoned practitioner in somatics, embodiment work, and grief rituals, shares his profound insights into the intersections of physical embodiment and soul work. Through his journey of healing and discovery, Carl illuminates the transformative power of embracing vulnerability and the deep healing that arises from integrating body and soul practices.

Our conversation explores the pivotal moments that led Carl to his work, including his own experiences of injury and the realization of the need for a radical shift toward self-awareness and embodiment. Drawing on the wisdom of mentors like Francis Weller and the influence of seminal texts such as “Women Who Run With the Wolves” and “Iron John,” Carl discusses the vital role of grief work in men’s lives and the societal barriers that often silence their emotional experiences.

Guest Bio

Carl Rabke is a Somatic Naturalist, an Embodiment teacher, and a tender of soul and living culture. For the last 25 years, he has practiced and taught where the streams of somatics, soul-work, and a deep love of this living Earth meet. He is a Feldenkrais and Structural Integration practitioner and loves to support people in returning to and remembering our natural, inherent intelligence in movement, meditation, ritual, song, rhythm and community. He also hosts the Embodiment Matters Podcast with his beloved wife, Erin. View Carl’s website here.

Links to additional resources

●Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype, Clarissa Pinkola Estes View here

●Iron John: A Book About Men, Robert Bly View here

●The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief, Francis Weller 

Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Explore here
“The Way of the Shaman” book by Michael Harner
Society for Shamanic Practice: Explore here

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