The continued state-sanctioned violence towards marginalized communities and a reactionary political landscape have exacerbated the need for youth of color activists to prioritize holistic wellness. Healing is necessary because although engagement in activism may address root causes of harm, it also takes an immense toll on the bodymindspirit (hooks, 1993; Ginwright, 2015; Conner et al., 2023). Understanding this toll and identifying strategies to address it calls for research into the intersection of youth activism and healing. To explore this topic, we convened a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project comprised of high school and college students, young adults working in youth organizations, community organizers, and multi-generational university researchers. This paper explores what members of the PAR team have learned about the relationship between healing and activism from youth of color.