Wake Up Project: Inspiration + Courage + Kindness

Michelle C. Johnson is a clinical social worker, activist, yoga teacher and author of 'Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief' and 'We Heal Together: Rituals and Practices for Building Community and Connection'.  Michelle has a Masters degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill - and has offered training for the likes of Duke University, Google, This American Life, Auburn Seminary, Lululemon, and many others. In this conversation, Michelle shares:  .  Stories and lessons from her honeybees .  The role of the heart in healing and finding integrity  .  The powerful link between grief and aliveness .  How grief can stagnate in our bodies and cause illness in our bodies and culture .  The role of healthy grieving in addressing our collective wounds   .  How spiritual practices can help us hold our brokenheartedness and wholeness at the same   time.    Michelle brings a beautiful perspective on the role of grieving - grounded in community, embodiment and ritual. All dedicated to our