Our Stories Matter
By Our Stories Matter Podcast
As journalist Lauren Gilger profoundly states, “the power of the story will save us all.”
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Our Stories Matter Dec 20, 2020
12- Yehudah Pryce: Healing Through Faith
Join us for a conversation with Yehudah Pryce, who sees faith as a liberating and redemptive force to confront trauma in a sustaining way that transcends structural barriers and oppressive forces.
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11- Salina Gray: Healing Through Mindfulness
Join us for a conversation with Salina Gray, a teacher with 24 years in traditional public, charter, and graduate schools. She shares her story and vulnerability on how she has made her way to heal through mindfulness. Salina reveals, “the first step is to sit with yourself.”
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The IPV Revolution: Healing the Healer
In this special episode of Our Stories Matter, we present the audio recording from our IPV Revolution: Healing the Healer event. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness (October) and in light of the current political moment and global public health context, we joined together for community care and collective healing through an exploration of the imperative to center the healing, transformation, and liberation of communities of color impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV).
Through storytelling and an analysis of the systems that impact survivors of color and those who are supporting crisis intervention, healing, and resilience, we created a dialogue that focused on how to build the capacity and sustainability of professionals and survivor leaders working to prevent and address the impact of intimate partner violence.
Speakers included Orchid Cameron, Ramona Merchan, Paula Miley, Nkem Ndefo, and Patty Ramirez.
Disclaimer: This audio contains subjects that may be activating for people who have experienced trauma.
10 - Ramona Merchan: Healing Through Anti-Racist Activism
Join us for a conversation with experienced trainer, coach, advocate, and leader, Ramona Merchan who shares the meaning of anti-racist activism and how we as a community and individuals can heal through it. Ramona offers her impactful story and what brought her to assisting vulnerable and marginalized communities through anti-racist advocacy.
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09 - Saúl Sarabia: Healing Through Voting
Join us for a timely conversation with Saúl Sarabia who offers voting as a healing mechanism. He expresses, “Civic participation, owning my civic voice, and taking collective action with other people is healing work.” Listen to affirm how our voices are more than just a vote.
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Welcome to Our Stories Matter Season Two!
After a successful Season One, we're back with our second season! Brought to you by Trauma Informed LA, Our Stories Matter is a podcast celebrating the complex lived experiences of activists and healers by sharing their inspiring stories. We invite you to learn more here!
As journalist Lauren Gilger profoundly states, “The power of the story will save us all.”
For updates on the podcast follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter.
08 - Steve Kim and Mary Vu: Healing Through Re-Entry Activism
Founders of Project Kinship, Steve Kim and Mary Vu join to discuss their healing journey through re-entry activism. They share, ”Vote, vote, get out there and vote for policies that impact our people.”
07 - LaNaisha Edwards: Healing Through Activism
Join us for a conversation with South LA organizer, LaNaisha Edwards who shares the importance of voting and speaking for the voices that are not heard. LaNaisha shares insight on California propositions that will be voted on this November and reminds us, “There is no way to impact change without voting.” Visit the Our Stories Matter homepage to learn more about the podcast. Follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.
06- Annalisa Enrile: Healing Through Poetry
Join us for a conversation with Annalisa Enrile who offers poetry as a healing mechanism, a way to work out trauma, express yourself, and find your voice. Audrey Lorde stated, “Poetry is not a luxury” and this episode will explore why that statement is true and how the power of words can bring us closer to our truths. Visit the Our Stories Matter homepage to learn more about the podcast. Follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.
05- Hugo Gonzalez: Healing Through Art
Join us for a conversation with Hugo Gonzalez who discusses art as activism and activism as art. Hugo is an artist and activist committed to dismantling patriarchy through advocacy, diverse community building, and challenging societal norms.
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04- Mike Alcantara: Healing Through Activism
Join us for a conversation with Mike Alcantara who discusses the journey of how he became an entrepreneur through his struggles, setbacks, and now his goal to aspire others to follow him. Mike is passionate about motivating others to always achieve their highest self.
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03 - Unchained Scholars: Healing Through Activism
Join us for a conversation with Unchained Scholars, a group of formerly incarcerated MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. students working with ally members to dismantle the barriers faced by people impacted by the criminal punishment system. The Unchained storytellers include Genevieve Rimer, DSW; Heidi DeLeon, MSW; and Fabiola Quijano, MSW.
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02 - Nkem Ndefo: Healing Through Embodiment
Join us for a conversation with Nkem Ndefo, founder and president of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit, a model that promotes embodied self-awareness and self-regulation in an ecologically sensitive framework and social justice context. We invite you to learn more about Nkem Ndefo here.
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01 - Alexus "Lex" Rhone: Healing Through Storytelling
Join us for a conversation with Alexus Rhone- writer, producer, artistic theologian, and revolutionary artist exploring the power of story. Passionately committed to being a “truth-teller,” Alexus offers a strong, compelling voice to people (young and younger) looking for authenticity and transparency.
We invite you to learn more about Alexus here. We also invite you to learn more about our fearless podcast co-hosts and Our Stories Matter team here.
Join us for our Facebook Live party with Alexus on June 7th at 6pm PST. For updates on the party follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter.
Welcome to Our Stories Matter
Brought to you by Trauma Informed LA, in partnership with Lokels Only, Our Stories Matter is a podcast celebrating the complex lived experiences of activists and healers by sharing their inspiring stories. We invite you to learn more here!
As journalist Lauren Gilger profoundly states, “the power of the story will save us all.”
For updates on the podcast follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter.