You Become What You Practice: What It Takes to Heal Individually and Collectively with Prentis HemphillYou Become What You Practice: What It Takes to Heal Individually and Collectively with Prentis Hemphill
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Prentis Hemphill discusses the importance of daily practices in shaping who we are, highlighting the role of embodiment, activism, and community in healing.
1:03:46•2 Dec 2025
Healing Through Practice: Insights from Prentis Hemphill
Episode Overview
- Healing is an ongoing practice, not a finish line.
- Daily practices shape who we become.
- Embodiment and activism are interconnected.
- Community and somatic practices are powerful tools for change.
- Love can transform both personal and systemic issues.
“You become what you practice. Be mindful of what you do every day, because in the end, that's who you will become.”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode, Prentis Hemphill shares their journey and insights on healing both individually and collectively. With host Eric Zimmer, they discuss how our daily practices shape who we become, emphasising the importance of embodiment and activism. Prentis brings their expertise from the healing justice field and Black Lives Matter movement, illustrating how community, somatic practices, and love can be powerful forces for change.
The conversation offers a fresh perspective on healing, not as a finish line, but as an ongoing practice that aligns personal transformation with societal change. This episode is a compelling reminder that cultivating awareness and relational skills can foster both individual and systemic healing. As you listen, you'll find hope in the idea that a more connected and compassionate future is possible through conscious practice and love.
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