What is Balancing the Biome Summit?
Presented by CRUDE and Humble Bloom, this inaugural digital conference dives into the world of the microbiome and its role in human health and sustainability with panel discussions, fireside chats, hands-on DIY sessions and more!
Through conversations with experts and advocates across industries, we’ll connect the dots on biodiversity and intersectionality, exploring new ways of renewing and restoring our intelligent bodies and planet by harnessing the wisdom of the natural world.
All proceeds of this event benefit the Return to the Heart Foundation. Join us in aiding their mission in supporting Indigenous women facilitating healing and furthering sustainability in Native communities.
Starts at 3pm EST
Tuesday
Honolulu: 9am
Los Angeles: 12pm
Salt Lake City: 1pm
Chicago: 2pm
New York: 3pm
MINDFUL MOMENT: BREATH RESET
Breathwork to get you out of your head and into your body featuring oHHo CBD.
Join Breathwork facilitator, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, 500hr certified yoga and meditation teacher Regina for this breath awareness moment to encourage self-discovery and body connection. Breathwork is a sustained, active breathing practice performed to release thought and invite in presence and awareness. This practice emphasizes freedom from attachment to value placed on feelings or emotions. Feel free to lie down or be comfortably seated. No prior experience is required
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Facilitator: Regina Rocke, Wolf Medicine Magic
Musician: Denitia
PRESENTATION I: LET YOUR NATURE THRIVE
Reconnecting to our bodies’ inherent wisdom
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Denise Cartwright, CRUDE
IN CONVERSATION I: SCIENCE OF BACTERIA
Fireside taking a deeper dive into the biome
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Moderator: Denise Cartwright
Panelists: Dr. Kristin Neumann and Dr Cindy M. Duke
WORKSHOP: DIY HERBAL DIGESTIFS
Learn why herbal bitters promote gut health and how to make your own!
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Rachelle Robinett, Supernatural
PANEL + Q&A: BUILDING A BETTER BIOME
Panelists will discuss the importance of how the microbiome plays a key role in human health as well as providing insight on solutions for building a healthier and more sustainable planet with experts + activists.
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Moderator: Leah Thomas, Intersectional Environmentalist
Panelists: Aditi Mayer, Isaias Hernandez & Jhanneu Roberts
INTERMISSION
A DOSE of Joy
Take your senses on a journey of movement, mindfulness and play — this mini Joy Practice is designed to supercharge your happiness on a cellular level.
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Facilitator: Radha Agrawal
IN CONVERSATION II: CREATIVITY TO ACTION
A fireside chat focused on young creative activists getting the community into action.
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Moderator: Ian Davis, Age of Creative
Panelists: Julian Gavino, Sage Adams, Will Ace Conlu
PRESENTATION II: MICRO + MACRO BIOMES OF INTIMACY + SEX + PLEASURE
In this session, you'll learn about how sexual wellness is connected to your environment, your gut, and the ingredients you're putting in your vagina. Take a quick break from your email and slack notifications to remind yourself that when it comes to wellness and pleasure, #youknow. You may not be a doctor or a scientist, but you are in fact the number one living expert on what it’s like to be in YOUR body.
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Cyo Ray Nystrom, CEO + Co-Founder of Quim
PANEL + Q&A II: CONNECTIONS FROM BIRTH TO EARTH: RESTORE, REPAIR, AND REPLENISH
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Moderator: Kimberly Seals Allers, Irth
Panelists: Eric Mosely, Jillian Christofferson, Hannah Kleinfeld
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Equity Fund
Like our biomes, communities thrive when each part of the larger system can rely on the others for connection, healing, and sustenance. We created the Equity Fund to provide 50 deserving community members with lesser means the opportunity to join us for the Balancing the Biome Summit.
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