Join us for a conversation with Dr. Zelideh Martinez Hoy, health behavior scholar, somatic practitioner, and educator, as we explore what it really takes to sustain a life of service without losing yourself in the process. Dr. Martinez Hoy brings a culturally grounded, somatic lens to topics too often left out of professional development spaces — the emotional and cultural labor carried by those who show up for their communities, families, and clients.

We'll dig into:

Compassion fatigue — recognizing it, naming it, and understanding why it hits culturally-rooted caregivers and helpers differently Somatic awareness — what it means to listen to the body as a source of wisdom, not just a site of stress
Cultural labor — the often-invisible work of navigating multiple identities and expectations while serving others
Sustainable service — moving from burnout and self-sacrifice toward practices that let helpers, healers, and changemakers stay in the work for the long haul

Whether you're a nonprofit professional, educator, coach, or community organizer, this conversation offers grounded, practical wisdom for protecting your own well-being while doing work that matters.