Belly of Resistance
Belly of Resistance is a FREE monthly stress resilience workshop for women in New England who are being impacted by recent and sudden budget cuts and/or policy changes. As you work to hold the line, Belly of Resistance will hold you up when you are feeling overwhelmed, tired, and burnt out!
Refuel your inner fire - attend a Belly of Resistance workshop or support group!
Next support group:
Monday, July 28 2025 6:00pm
RSVP link below!
What Does “Belly of Resistance” Mean?
Belly of Resistance is a reference to two concepts:
1. Adipose tissue in the abdominal region that is difficult to shed even with exercise and diet changes (aka stubborn belly fat)
2. Political resources that provide an advantage during war
Our belly of resistance is the extra fuel we need to keep running when our energy is low, and to keep fighting when the battle has yet to be won
The purpose of Belly of Resistance is to strengthen the stress resilience and wellness of New England women impacted by recent actions of the federal administration
We refuse to bow to a bully. We will continue to resist the harmful and illegal actions of the federal administration whether we are working in the office or marching in the streets! A sustainable movement depends on the health and wellness of the people who are leading it.
Our bellies are reminders of our resilience. They are where we feel our intuition and where life begins. For too long society has shamed women for having excess belly fat around our midsections. Why? One theory is that it is meant to distract us from real issues - such as abortion access and gender equality by creating fake issues based on appearance. Another theory is that a hungry and weak woman will be less engaged with society than a woman with muscles and fuel!
Belly of Resistance is a space for women to embrace our bodies and celebrate our strengths. By learning how to take care of ourselves during times of extreme stress we will be better equipped to participate in and have a greater impact on local, national, and global issues. All Belly of Resistance workshops and support groups are FREE for New England women to attend! Please use the application form below to sign-up for the next session.
FREE stress management support for women in New England!
Do you work/volunteer…..
for an organization that has been impacted by recent federal budget cuts or policy
for local, state, or federal government
in an industry that is being targeted for use of DEI initiatives
Do you feel…..
worried and concerned about the direction of the federal government?
overwhelmed with the burden of responding to the next wave of bad news?
frustrated and powerless?
Join a workshop or support group today!
Workshop
Attend a Belly of Resistance stress resilience workshop! We will discuss stress cycles and how they impact our bodies. Learn how to relax your mind when faced with enduring periods of intense, chronic stress. During a 90-minute group session, participants will have opportunities to:
Reflect on the impacts of stress
Learn stress release methods
Connect with peers and form support systems
Learn how to set and achieve wellness goals
Workshops are held virtually, once a month
Next workshop:
TBA
Workshops are limited to 15 participants
Click below to reserve your space!
Support Group
Join the Belly of Resistance support group! Be welcomed into a space where your reactions to current events are validated. This group is discussion based. During a 60-minute group meeting we will:
Reflect on the impacts of the daily news and identify your stress reactions
Network with like-minded professionals who are facing similar challenges
Share methods for releasing stress and recharging
Support and encourage actions relating to wellness and self-care
Support groups are held virtually, once a month
Next meeting:
Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Support groups are limited to 10 participants
Click below to reserve your space!
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