The Body Doesn't Lie: Race, Identity With Psychotherapist Natalie Haynes

Let's Talk with Che Marville

What if everything you thought you knew about your racial identity was just scratching the surface? What if your body has been trying to tell you something your mind has been too busy to hear?

In this episode, Coach Che chats with psychotherapist Natalie Haynes about the journey beneath the skin - literally. Through the lens of somatic therapy, she reveals how our bodies carry the weight of racial identity, cultural expectations, and generational stories we've never fully understood.

From a seven-year-old girl discovering she's "black" at her birthday party to an adult woman navigating the complexities of multiple identities to fair-skinned children having to "prove" their blackness with photos of their mother - this conversation dives deep into the often unspoken realities of race in North America.

This is about the tension on your shoulders when someone questions your identity, the knot in your stomach when you have to explain your heritage and the physical weight of carrying "unfinished business" in a society that prefers sound bites to soul-searching.

Natalie shares:

• Why does your stress response kick in during conversations about race
• How perimenopause becomes an unexpected gateway to authenticity
• The reason most diversity training misses the mark
• Why "managing" emotions might be your most significant obstacle to growth

Whether white, black, mixed-race, or "I don't see colour," this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about identity, belonging, and the wisdom your body holds.

Meet Natalie Haynes, Psychotherapist and Creator of The Comfortable Race Conversation Process here https://natalie-haynes.mykajabi.com/the-comfortable-race-conversation-process-1

🎙️ Don’t Miss a Beat – Join the Conversation with Coach Che Marville! 🎙️

Unlock powerful insights, bold conversations, and life-changing ideas on Let’s Talk with Coach Che Marville. Each episode dives deep into transformation, well-being, and the human experience. Ready to grow, heal, and connect?

👉 Subscribe now, never to miss an episode and be the first to hear from thought leaders like Natalie Haynes and more.

Follow Che Marville across platforms for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and conversations that inspire:

🔵 Twitter: @CheMarvilleReal

📸 Instagram: @chemarville

📘 Facebook: @CheMarville

✨ Subscribe. Share. Leave a Review. Your reviews make a difference and help spread the message further. Let's keep the journey going – stay connected, curious, and talking!

Big thank you for listening!