Radical Spaces for Radical Love - A Conversation with Karen O'Donnell

*trigger warning* / *take care of yourself*Karen O'Donnell has written a lot on theology, feminism, trauma, and so much more. We got together to talk about her latest book, Survival: Radical Spiritual Practices for Trauma Survivors.

If you're journeying with trauma, or journeying with people who are, I hope this conversation helps you in that journey.BioDr Karen O'Donnell is a theologian with particular interests in the ways in which bodies intersect with theologies. This has led to work in trauma and feminist theologies with an emphasis on women's bodies. Her most recent publications include a co-edited volume Pregnancy and Birth: Critical Theological Conceptions (SCM Press, 2024) and Survival: Radical Spiritual Practices for Trauma Survivors (SCM Press, 2024). Karen is Academic Dean at Westcott House, Cambridge and Associate Lecturer in Gender and Theology in the Divinity Faculty, Cambridge University, UK. LinksPersonalBluesky: @karenod.bsky.socialInstagram: @karabelle82Website (including publications): karenodonnell.org.ukFeminist Theology NetworkBluesky: @feministtheology.bsky.socialInstagram: @feministtheologynetwork Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/a5e743737064/feminist-theology-networkAdditional Links• Serene Jones, 'Trauma and Grace': https://www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/0664264778-trauma-and-grace-second-edition/• Judith Herman, 'Trauma and Recovery': https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/judith-lewis-herman-md/trauma-and-recovery/9780465098736/?lens=basic-books• Judith Herman, 'Truth and Repair': https://www.akpress.org/truth-and-repair.html• Bessel Van Der Kolk, 'The Body Keeps the Score': https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score• Sam Fender, 'People Watching': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cXCUp6j5M8• 'The Piano' (movie trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ooIf1QDZo• 'The Heart asks Pleasure First': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCJB9mIlFBs&list=RDTCJB9mIlFBs&start_radio=1• 'Moonlight Sonata': www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU&list=RD4Tr0otuiQuU&start_radio=1• 'Armageddon' (movie trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8eEniEfgU• 'We're all living in the upside down': https://www.salon.com/2016/09/01/were-all-living-in-the-upside-down-stranger-things-is-a-show-about-the-internets-dark-sides/