In this episode, Deneen L. Garrett is joined by Lildonia Lawrence—a wellness coach, speaker, and author of Back Yourself: A Wellbeing Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma. Together, they explore the cost of identity suppression, the trauma of code-switching, and the healing power of rest, movement, and community. Lildonia shares how her Caribbean heritage, joy, and unapologetic authenticity are radical tools for liberation in spaces that often demand conformity.
Listeners will walk away with powerful insights on reclaiming rest as a birthright, understanding the physical toll of racial trauma, and the revolutionary act of standing in one’s full truth—especially in institutions designed to silence it. This is a must-listen episode for anyone navigating burnout, identity, or the sacred work of collective healing.
🔗 Connect with Deneen and Lildonia Online
Follow and connect with Lildonia Lawrence:
Visit movewithlildonia.com to learn more about her coaching and advocacy work.
Follow her on Instagram @lildonia.lawrence and on X @lildonia.
Listen to her podcast Intersections on Podbean.
Explore her book Back Yourself on Amazon.
Connect with Host Deneen L. Garrett:
Learn more about Deneen’s speaking and coaching at deneenlgarrett.com.
Follow her on Instagram @deneensdreamlife and LinkedIn @deneenlgarrett.
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