Radical Self-Compassion: Boundaries and Care for Collective Liberation

In a world on fire—with genocide, climate crisis, and rising fascism—caring for ourselves can feel impossible, selfish, or like one more task on an endless to-do list. But here’s the truth:

Self-compassion is not indulgence—it’s resistance.
Caring for ourselves is caring for the collective.
Boundaries are love. Joy is fuel. Connection sustains us.

Join us for a restorative afternoon of mindfulness, movement, and connection—created for activists, organizers, and big-hearted humans showing up for justice and care.Together, we’ll explore how to:

• Reconnect to purpose and possibility
• Listen to the body’s wisdom to find your authentic yes and no
• Set boundaries and stay grounded in challenging moments
• Practice self-compassion to soften the inner critic and nurture your wholeness
• Reclaim joy and belonging as sources of resilience
• Release tension held in the body and return to presence

Through guided meditation, journaling, dyad sharing, gentle movement, and community reflection, you’ll leave with tools to sustain your activism—and yourself—with love, clarity, and courage.


Why Now?

Because we need you whole. Because you deserve care, too. Because we cannot afford to burn out.

You’re not alone. Let’s gather, reset, and remember what’s possible—together.


Who is this For?

For activists and organizers dedicated to Palestinian liberation, immigrant rights, trans rights, and other movements for justice — and for all who love, support, and stand in community with them. All bodies and identities are welcome here.


Pricing

We’re offering a tiered sliding scale to make this workshop accessible while honoring our labor.

Two work-trade spots are available—help with set-up, check-in, clean-up, and light outreach in exchange for a pay-what-you-can ticket. Email Mar (marissamunn[at]gmail.com) if you’re interested.

A limited number of dicounted tickets available for those who need it:

Use code "25" for 25% off
Use code "50" for 50% off

If you need a bigger discount, please email Mar: marissamunn[at]gmail.com.

A portion of proceeds will be shared with MECA (Middle East Children’s Alliance) and the venue hosting us, in recognition of their ongoing community work.

Location

Berkeley Animal Rights Center - West: 2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
About 2 miles from Downtown Berkeley and Ashby BART stations and near several AC Transit bus lines.

Accessibility

• Fully wheelchair accessible
• Masks optional
• There will be an air filter and ventilation
• Please arrive scent-free or low scent
• Chairs with backs
• Street parking
• Only vegan food allowed in space (snacks are welcome!)

Future Workshop:

We’re considering offering a similar workshop on Sunday, January 11, possibly online or in person with a mask requirement. If you’re interested in joining, please let us know so we can keep you updated.

Facilitators:

Mar Munn (they/them) is an activist, mindfulness teacher and program manager at Beyt Tikkun, an antizionist synagogue. A queer, white, antizionist Jew and grandchild of Holocaust survivors, Mar brings mindfulness, healing, and social justice together in spaces that nurture transformation, resilience, and collective care. They guide people in reconnecting to their bodies, hearts, and purpose. Mar lives in Oakland, CA, on unceded Ohlone land, where they love to make art, dance, and sing to the trees. Learn more about Mar at meditatewithmarissa.com.


Kerstin Phillips (she/her) is The Boundaries Coach, a yoga instructor, and founder of Love & Live Wellness. She helps people-pleasers reclaim their yeses and nos, put themselves first, and set loving, empowering boundaries. Through coaching, workshops, and journaling programs, Kerstin creates spaces where clarity, self-compassion, and confidence can grow. She lives in Berkeley, CA, on unceded Ohlone land with her family and two cats, Pesto & Tacocat, where she loves hiking, reading and drinking copious amounts of tea. Learn more about Kerstin at loveandlivewellness.com