In this episode, Luis and Chetna talk about:

• Luis’s journey of sharing more of himself in his work, claiming himself as a model, playing with make-up and being free

• Going from a stable and “successful” job at Kaiser to a queer-centric and indigenizing therapeutic practice

• Sharing himself authentically in room as a therapist with his clients

• Luis’s journey of identifying as an indigenous person through the shame, taboo and grief 

• The messages and stories in his family about what it means to be indigenous, the othering of indigenous people of Oaxaca while using aspects of their culture

• Bringing his background into therapy, the complex grief around identity and reclamation

• The universal practices of humming as nervous system regulation

• Bringing in Quitapenas or “worry dolls” as an offering in his therapy practice with relevant clients despite his initial doubts and fears of what’s “ethical” or “valid”

• The lack of acknowledgement and co-opting of indigenous culture, art and practices, even with “evidence-based” modalities

• The intimate act of discovering ourselves, coming out as ourselves, being seen and allowing ourselves to not be seen

• Being ‘out of hiding” is a daily practice, and how “hiding” sometimes is for protection

• How Luis protects his inner child as he lives out and proud and freely authentic

Find:

• Luis’s websites: www.psychosocialtherapy.com, psychosocial.media

• Luis’s Queer Magic Podcast: luis-cornejo.com/queermagicpodcast

• Luis on IG @luis_thee_lmft

• Chetna on IG @mosaiceye and the podcast @creationforliberation 

• The podcast to watch on youtube

Other offerings:

• Upcoming Events: Boundaries for Peace Support Group (mosaiceyeunfolding.com/communityevents)

• You Are Chosen: a free 5-day practice in choosing yourself and being divinely chosen

• Work 1:1 with Chetna for self-trust, creative reclamation and divine aligning (chetnamehta.co/sessions)