In this compelling talk, licensed psychotherapist and wellness guide Jotina Buck shares her powerful journey of leaving the United States to reclaim her mental health through rest as her pillar and an act of collective community care. As a Black woman navigating burnout and hustle culture, Jotina opens up about the emotional and spiritual shifts that led her to relocate to Mexico. Her story offers insight into holistic healing, intentional living, and the radical act of choosing rest over survival. This video is essential viewing for those interested in mental health, Black women’s empowerment, rest as reclamation and the liberating possibilities of life abroad. Jotina Buck (she/her) is a black queer female licensed professional counselor, 200 hr. registered yoga teacher, meditation and breathwork guide. She is the owner and founder the first and only black, queer, female-owned integrative mental health practice in central Houston, Root + Yoke Wellness. Jotina has over 15 years of experience studying psychology and human behavior. She is a native Houstonian but recently relocated to Quintana Roo, Mexico.Over the years her soul’s work has manifested in various forms. She’s written personal development books, hosted empowerment gatherings, shared messages as a public speaker, served as an educator, school counselor, and mobilized on-ground support for marginalized communities in need both locally and abroad.Today her soul’s work is manifesting through listening and looking at what’s here now to help heal as a mental health therapist + yoga guide.She is a wellness advocate with a commitment to closing the gaps of equity disparities in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Jotina loves supporting humans with better humaning. She is a native Houstonian who loves her city. Jotina affirms that she is here to co-build a better, kinder, and more compassionate human-centered world.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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