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Jordan Dunmead (she/they) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Live Oak Chicago, where they provide therapy, supervision, and training for other clinicians. Their work centers on supporting gender-, sexually-, and relationally diverse clients, particularly those navigating sexual trauma and family-of-origin challenges. Jordan is dedicated to creating affirming, trauma-informed spaces that honor identity, lived experience, and healing through an intersectional, anti-oppressive lens.

In this episode, Jordan joins Corina and Mariana for a conversation about the evolving nature of therapy and the ways identity shapes both therapeutic practice and healing. They explore the mind-body connection, dissociation, and the process of rebuilding trust—both in ourselves and in relationships. The discussion also touches on the impact of the political climate on mental health, the necessity of self-care, and the reality that trust must be earned, not assumed, in therapeutic relationships. Together, they unpack the absurdity of functioning in crisis and emphasize the importance of reciprocity, presence, and listening to the body as key elements of healing. Ultimately, they highlight the power of community and the ongoing journey of learning to feel at home in our bodies.

For more about Jordan, visit Jordan Dunmead • Live Oak Chicago

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Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.