The Possibility of Pleasure

“Joy allows you to open up a little bit — expand just a little bit — and reach for something maybe that you couldn't see before.”

—Oceana Sawyer

This episode is part of a Breathing Wind miniseries titled The Possibility of Pleasure, hosted by Oceana Sawyer. The Possibility of Pleasure miniseries explores grief through the senses, which will consider how utilizing any six senses (taste, touch, sight, smell, hearing, imagination) can enhance the metabolization of grief allowing the process of grieving to cultivate wisdom and a greater appreciation of living.

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In this week’s episode, Oceana Sawyer and Sarah Davis talk about Oceana’s background, her guests for this miniseries, as well as some of her thoughts on joy and grieving.

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Oceana Sawyer is an End of Life Doula focused on the liminal space of active dying and grief. She is currently researching and holding space in the realm of embodied grieving in a context of somatic abolitionism. Drawing upon her meditation practices, experience as a sensuality educator, earth-based spirituality, and an intensive study in the expressive arts and integral counseling psychology, she brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her work with individuals and groups.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Oceana’s website

• Life, Death, Grief and the Possibility of Pleasure

• Oceana’s upcoming guests:

  • Melanie DeMore

  • Karine Bell

  • Roshni Kavate

• Bridgerton

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