Community without Competition #071

As we continue our exploration of what it means to come together as a community in birthcare, we will be diving into some of the reasons that we often find ourselves not connecting in community.

What are some of the cultural and societal beliefs around worthiness and value and perfectionism that set us up to be in competition with each other, rather than in community? In particular, what are things those of us who have been socialized as white need to uncover about white supremacy?  How have patterns from that been ingrained in our behaviors, in our beliefs and and how we look to be in community- with those we care for and with our colleagues?
 
I am so grateful to have Allison Tate joining us in this conversation.  She transplanted to the US as an established birthworker and became keenly aware of how this dynamic plays out and personal work she needed to do moving forward.

This episode is for you if you are looking for insights around:
~Increasing your awareness about how you show up in community
~Rejecting "glossy" birthworker communities & competition
~Considering how value & worthiness is assigned in community
~Recognizing tenants of white supremacy in birthwork
~Holding yourself accountable to doing inner work

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

Cheyenne Scarlett's My Deep Dive-Reflection prompts for birthworkers

Doula Instincts Membership-Allison's co-led community space for birthworkers interested in growth and accountability.

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