Mixed Race Belonging
Raina LaGrand
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The Mixed Race Belonging podcast explores the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal your belonging wounds and reconnect with your innate wholeness through relationships, new experiences, and activism. Hosted by Raina LaGrand, a somatic coach for mixed race people with a background as a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and health educator.
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S1E32 32. Roots, Rights, and Responsibilities of Being Mixed Black
Blackness is one of the most surveilled and policed identities in the United States, which means that being a mixed person with Black heritage comes with a unique set of challenges – and…
S1E31 31. Both/And/All with Sarah Lotus Garrett of Mixed Bloom Room
Every mixed identity is unique. Not only are there infinite mixes possible, but you also have additional intersecting identities that can make your lived experience equally special and challenging to…
S1E30 30. 'What Are You?' and Other Microaggressions Experienced by Mixed Race People
If you had a dollar for every time somebody asked you, “what are you?”... you'd probably be rich!You are no stranger to microaggressions as a biracial or multiracial person. In today's episode, I'm…
S1E29 29. Your Identity isn't Complicated - It's Complex
You try to make yourself make sense to other people by describing yourself in fractions (e.g. I'm half Black and half Filipina) … but then you’re disappointed and you feel unseen when someone says…
S1E28 28. The Worst Part About Feeling Like You Don't Belong is What That Feeling is Holding You Back From
What would you do - who would you be - if you didn't feel so held back by your fears and insecurities about being mixed? The trauma of monoracism can cause you to anticipate rejection around every…
S1E27 27. An Invitation for Belonging: The Elevate Your Impact Summit for Multiracial Changemakers
Navigating the professional world as a mixed person has always had its challenges, but with growing racial tensions it can feel even more isolating. That’s why Dr. Hayley Haywood, of Elevating…
S1E26 26. One Reason It's So Hard to Find Relationships Where You Actually Feel Seen and What You Can Do About It
If you constantly feel like you can’t find ANY friendships where you actually feel seen you might have internalized this to mean that you’re too different to fit in or make sense to other people, but…
S1E25 25. How I Make the Mixed Race Belonging Collective Feel Like A Real Community
In today’s episode I’m talking about how I create a real community feel in the Mixed Race Belonging Collective and I invite you to join us Sunday April 12th for the Welcome Retreat, a laid back space…
S1E24 24. I used to believe everyone needed 1:1 therapy. Here’s what changed my mind.
Psychotherapy can go a LONG way when you need one-on-one support, but sometimes what you really need is community and an opportunity for collective healing. In this episde, I’m talking briefly about…
S1E23 23. Introducing...The Mixed Race Belonging Collective
Welcome to the Mixed Race Belonging podcast, where we explore the intersection of mixed identity and belonging through the lens of somatics and personal and collective liberation to help you heal…
S1E22 22. Get the Most Out of Belonging Building Blocks with the Buddy System!
In today’s episode I talk with Katy about her experience participating in the Buddy System, which is an optional component of Belonging Building Blocks. Hear how this helped Katy get even more out of…
S1E21 21. How Belonging Building Blocks Helped Two of My Clients Have More Fulfilling Relationships
In today's episode, I'm sharing with you how my Belonging Building Blocks program helped Katy go from settling to bravely taking steps towards more fulfilling relationships and Jas go from feeling…
S1E20 20. We Belong to the Land: A Conversation with Belonging Building Blocks Guest Speaker, Maribel Ramirez
Join me for a conversation with the very wise Maribel Ramirez for a conversation on attachment, trauma, indigeneity, mixed identity, and belonging. Maribel will be a guest speaker in my Belonging…
S1E19 19. How Somatics Can Help Restore Your Body's Blueprint for Belonging
In today's episode, I talk about how belonging - feeling held - is a somatic and emotional memory that you can cultivate through personal somatic practice and your relationship with others who DO see…
S1E18 18. Two Mental Traps Distracting You From Finding Belonging As a Mixed Person
In today's episode, I'm talking about how the lifelong experience of being rejected and othered keeps you trapped in a state of hypervigilance and how that's BOTH protecting you from harm AND…
S1E17 17. A Message for Mixed Folks with White Moms
Mixed folks - especially women-identified mixed folks - have been getting HEAT on the internet lately. In this episode, I've got a special message for mixed folks with white moms.--The Mixed Race…
S1E16 16. How to Reconcile Your Proximity to Whiteness
In this episode, I'm speaking on a topic that I think we sometimes shy away from - how do mixed folks with white ancestors/parents/family members reconcile their proximity to whiteness? I'm breaking…
S1E15 15. My Client Was Worried They Were Appropriating Their Own Culture...Here's How I Helped Them
In today's episode I share how I supported a client who wanted to reconnect with their Taino culture, but worried they would be appropriating it. I also speak to how healing connecting to our…
S1E14 14. Why Trying to Regulate Yourself is Keeping You From Feeling Connected to Other People
In this week's episode, I'm breaking down why nervous system "regulation" pop psychology is problematic AF - and why dysregulation is actually important for building relationships.Sign up for the…
S1 FREE Workshop on January 12th: The Somatics of Belonging
I'm out of office this week but popping in with a quick announcement!Sign up for the FREE 60 minute Somatics of Belonging workshop. We’re live on January 12th from 5:30-6:30pm ET.–The Mixed Race…
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Mixed Race Belonging has published 34 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Mixed Race Belonging is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.
