Healing Through Movement: An Interview with Jenny Footle

The Masculine Wilderness Podcast

In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness podcast, Tom welcomes Jenny Footle, an activist, educator, artist, and founder of Beautiful Feet Wellness. Jenny shares her innovative use of 'choreopoems,' combining poetry and dance to spread awareness about human trafficking. She discusses her work with survivors, focusing on the healing power of movement and dance, and highlights the importance of addressing loneliness and building community.

Jenny also reflects on her journey, including her experiences in college football and the role of art in expressing and healing from trauma. The episode concludes with insights on fostering authentic connections to combat loneliness and trafficking.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast

00:08 Meet Jenny Footle: Activist, Educator, and Artist

00:39 Jenny's Work and Impact on Human Trafficking

04:00 The Healing Power of Movement and Dance

08:42 Challenges and Resistance in Promoting Movement Therapy

18:49 Addressing Loneliness and Isolation

23:58 Jenny's Personal Journey and Football Experience

28:05 Exploring Loneliness in the Survivor Community

28:59 The Importance of Belonging and Community

30:37 Communication Skills for Building Connections

32:20 The Intersection of Loneliness and Exploitation

33:42 Understanding Male Loneliness and Isolation

35:30 The Role of Relationships in Healing

42:20 Challenging the Good Guy vs. Bad Guy Narrative

45:56 The Power of Connection and Community

48:11 Healing Through Art and Poetry

54:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Connect: https://beautifulfeetwellness.org/

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"Railroad" by Jenny Footle

Jenny Footle, also known as Beautiful Feet, is an artist, activist, speaker, and lover of God. She combines her poetry with dance to create choreopoems that she choreographs and performs to spread awareness about human trafficking. Her previous works have been published and showcased by Polaris, Artworks for Freedom, Artists Against Trafficking, and various dance companies throughout the U.S. Jenny is a Master’s of Public Health candidate at the Colorado School of Public Health, UNC, and she is the founder of the non profit called Beautiful Feet Wellness that brings health and wellness to people coming out of human trafficking and exploitation. Jenny Footle received a Bachelor's of Arts degree in International Relations with a focus on human rights and a minor in Dance in 2013, from Knox College, and holds certifications in Group Fitness, Zumba, yoga, wellness coaching, and personal training. She has been teaching various kinds of dance and fitness since 2008, she is a survivor leader and has been working with survivors of exploitation and the organizations that support them for over a decade, including 10 years in Denver.

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