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Closing gaps in perinatal mental health care - mobilizing communities through fundraising, storytelling and advocacy.
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note: our event on Oct 22nd will not necessarily be a dance. improvised, created together, there will be a movement practice we get to create. we are donating all proceeds to @in.her.circle to help raise money and awareness for the mental health needs of our mothers in B.C.

for the curious minds, here's the 'oneness' science for the claims in my post:

1) Brain Waves Sync - a CU Boulder Tango Study (2026): researchers used electroencephalogram (EEG) caps and motion sensors on pairs of Argentine tango dancers. When their steps synchronized, their brain waves (including beta and theta waves) aligned.

it's called "inter-brain coupling" or neural synchronization.

2) Heart Coherence - the National Institute of Health reports that the heart generates the strongest electromagnetic field in the body. the body uses a multi-sensory feedback loop. visual tracking, auditory rhythms, physical touch, and micro-vibrations. these pull the autonomic nervous system into a shared state. this shared mental effort and mutual focus force the respective hearts to beat to the exact same drum.

it's called psychophysiological mode coupling.

we have a tragic epidemic of loneliness and mental health struggles within too much of our culture. for the love of all people, let's move.

incidentally, iScience established that this physiological synching is significantly stronger during in person events compared to watching a digital recording, and its especially strengthened when people make direct eye contact.

so...the magic of Oneness and science are saying the same thing:

wherever you are, get your sexy butts in motion!

hope to see you Thursday in vancouver, which is not a dance. But there will be movement. ;-)

Love, luke

#findingthebeautyway #onmovement #ecstaticdance #movementasmedicine #danceheals #somatichealing #heartcoherence #nervoussystemhealing #consciouscommunity #movementmedicine #vancouverevents

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Join Kiri Bird from @in.her.circle & myself, Janelle from @nurturingthemother.ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday October 23rd at 11am PST and join the conversation.

Kiri is the co-founder and executive director for In Her Circle. In Her Circle advocates for closing gaps in perinatal mental health care. Currently they are creating a call to action to raise funds and support to create a Mother and Baby Perinatal Mental Health Unit at BC Women’s Hospital.

There is a large gap in care when it comes to maternal mental health. So conversations like the one I’m going to have with Kiri is incredibly important. Please join the conversation.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Kiri or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

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Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

#NurturingTalksLive #WomensHealthMatters #PregnancyToPostpartum #CesareanRecoverySupport

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

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Excited and grateful to be part of this mornings announcement that a @bcndp government will open a first-in-Canada perinatal mental health unit, expand coverage for menopause care, and launch a province-wide women’s health strategy.

Deep gratitude to Kiri Bird, co-founder and Executive Director of @in.her.circle. And to Jenna Dorman‘s family and friends, including her husband Jay, who have turned their tragic loss into advocacy for postpartum mental health supports.

And huge appreciation for @drjengunter and the incredible team of leaders at @bcwomensfdn for leading the way in women’s health research and improving so many lives along the way.

Women’s health isn’t just a women’s issue. It impacts families, communities, and our economy. It matters that we have a government who takes it seriously, and will continue to make investments that improve healthcare and quality of life for all of us.

We know the BC Conservatives would make cuts. They’ve said so. And they have candidates who don’t even believe in a woman’s right to choose. We can’t afford that.

There’s so much at stake in this election. #BCPoli

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https://inhercircle.ca/takeaction/

Just some thoughts I needed to share 💛

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☕️ Nurturing Talks! 🍂 Here’s who I’m chatting with this month!

Join us live on Instagram as I chat with some inspiring folks who support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Fridays at 11am PST

October 2nd - Melanie Simmons - Registered Midwife from @pomamberteam

October 9th - Dr. Hailey Miller - Pelvic Health Physical Therapist from @dr.hailey_tonguetotoes

October 16th - Naomi Miller - Scar Endo Awareness & Advocacy @scarendoawareness

October 23rd - Kiri Bird - Advocate for Perinatal Mental Health Movement @in.her.circle

October 30th - Ann Morris - Birth & Postpartum Doula, Educator, Mentor from @annmorrisatldoula

So come join us 💕 We can’t wait to have you.

#NurturingTalks #CSectionSupport #PractitionersWhoCare #CesareanSupport

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a C-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related

✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

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Imagery for a cause very close to my heart.

We at @in.her.circle are calling on BC to commit to opening Canada’s first perinatal mental health unit by 2028, ending the practice of separating mothers and babies needing postpartum mental health care.

This campaign is organized by In Her Circle in honour of Jenna Dorman.

For more information, and to add your name to our petition, please visit
https://inhercircle.ca/takeaction/ . Link is in bio as well 🤍

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le colibri STUDIO and In Her Circle present 'For Jenna' — a short film about love and community, and the limits of both against a system not built to hold mothers and babies together.

I had the honour of co-founding In Her Circle alongside my community — a nonprofit with a mission to close gaps in perinatal mental health care, mobilizing communities through fundraising, storytelling, and advocacy. This film is one of the ways we're doing that.

We believe stories shift culture. That's why we knew it was important to share Jenna's postpartum story.

But this isn't just Jenna's story. So many mothers are currently navigating gaps in our healthcare system, or have.

Help make sure Jenna's postpartum story is a turning point, not just a tragedy.

Head to the link below. Watch the film. If you feel moved, take action.

🔗 inhercircle.ca/forjenna/

If you or someone you know is struggling: the BC Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-800-784-2433, or call/text 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada. Pacific Post Partum Support Society offers peer support for new parents by phone, text, and weekly groups — call or text 604-255-7999.

Film by @lecolibri.studio
Directed by Olivia Leigh Nowak
Filmed and Edited by @baileyj.beltramo

#InHerCircle #ForJenna #PostpartumMentalHealth #MaternalMentalHealth

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In Her Circle presents ‘For Jenna’ — a short film about love and community, and the limits of both against a system not built to hold mothers and babies together during an acute perinatal mental health crisis.

The trailer for the film is on the 3rd slide, swipe to view 💜

Perinatal mental health disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy, and yet there are no dedicated mental health units where severe and acute perinatal mental health disorders can be treated without separating mothers from their babies.

In Her Circle is a nonprofit with a mission to close gaps in perinatal mental health care — mobilizing communities through fundraising, storytelling, and advocacy.
Stories shift culture. That's why In Her Circle is sharing Jenna's postpartum story.

And, this isn't just Jenna's story. So many mothers are currently navigating gaps in our healthcare system, or have.

Help make sure Jenna's postpartum story is a turning point, not just a tragedy.

Head to the link below to watch the film and find out how to take action.

(CW: death by suicide - be gentle with yourself as you view the film)

🔗 inhercircle.ca/forjenna/

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health during pregnancy or postpartum, there is support available to them and you.

You can reach us by telephone or text at 604-255-7999 from 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday.

Keep in mind that we are not a crisis line. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please visit your local Emergency Department or call/text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada.

Film by @lecolibri.studio

#InHerCircle #ForJenna #PostpartumMentalHealth #MaternalMentalHealth

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During June, you raised $512 for In Her Circle, a community-led organization supporting those navigating gaps in postpartum mental health care. ❤️⁠
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As July unfolds, each round of our Fountain Shots will lend a helping hand to The Treehouse Vancouver Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. This local organization advocates for those who struggle to do so themselves.⁠
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Through special programs catered towards child protection, specialized police, mental health, and victim services, Treehouse Vancouver offers a safe space for children and youth who have experienced neglect or abuse.⁠
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More info:⁠
https://treehousevancouver.ca/⁠
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https://inhercircle.ca/⁠
@in.her.circle⁠

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PPPSS couldn't be more grateful and proud to have been a part of @in.her.circle this month. We've been moved deeply by the incredible determination, community and care this movement is grounded in.

Our drop in group held over 100 new parents in its circle last year, and we are so glad it can continue to be a soft place for folks to land.

Thank you to everyone who donated in so many ways, and to everyone who held the love and grief for Jenna's circle.

If you, or someone you know is struggling during the perinatal period please reach out. We are here to walk alongside you.
604-255-7999.

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*UPDATE*
SOLD at auction to @shiehsteph Thanks so much for supporting the cause!

"Deep Blue"

Alcohol based Ink and modeling paste on wooden board. A meditative flow state study in emotion and saturation.

Size 24" x 30".

All proceeds have gone to @in.her.circle;
A movement created by our community after losing our beloved Jenna to postpartum suicide.

We have raised approximately $60,000 to improve access to postpartum mental health care in BC.

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@in.her.circle is working hard to strengthen maternal mental health support and postpartum resources. Their W H Y and their H O W is clear. Head to their IG and Website to learn about this movement.

Ways you can support:
• throughout May * take a movement class & bid on over 50 silent auction items curated and donated by local businesses
• ongoing * make a monetary donation

I and 2 peers (chiro and pelvic floor physio) have participated by each offering a 60 min. Initial treatment session as part of the silent auction - if this calls you, go bid 🫶🏻 @jenniferjlphysio @drmandylee

As this is a near and dear topic to so many others, thank you in advance for your care, your generosity, and taking the time to learn about something that needs more spotlight and better understanding.

#MaternalMentalHealth #PostpartumSupport #PostpartumCare #MotherhoodSupport #MothersMatter

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