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Healing Generations

Healing Generations

By: Healing Generations Institute
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Healing Generations is a podcast that addresses the question of how we transform and heal generations of trauma and inequity in our society today. As part of a larger effort of the Healing Generations Institute, co-created by the National Compadres Network and The Brotherhood of Elders, we will invite the insights of cultural wisdom keepers, healers, social advocates and visionaries as they offer the medicine that can guide us on our journey towards justice and interconnected sacredness for all. For more, visit: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/healing-generations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/laculturacura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network/© 2025 Healing Generations Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Youth: Madeline Contreras - The Importance of Safe Space for Acknowledgement
    Aug 26 2025

    In this episode of Healing Generations, host Ariel Jimenez speaks with Madeline Contreras, a resilient young woman who shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges and the importance of community support. They discuss the significance of safe spaces for youth, the healing process, and the role of family, particularly grandmothers, in nurturing and guiding the younger generation. Madeline reflects on her experiences in Circle, her aspirations for the future, and her desire to advocate for financial justice and support for those in need. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education, self-awareness, and the power of community in fostering healing and growth.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:27 Meet Madeline Contreras: A Journey of Resilience

    07:58 The Importance of Community and Safe Spaces

    17:43 Understanding Healing: A Personal Perspective

    20:02 The Role of Grandmothers in Healing

    22:45 Realizing One's Sacredness

    28:10 Future Aspirations and Community Impact

    29:31 Advocating for Financial Justice

    31:50 Advice for Future Generations

    33:55 Closing Thoughts

    To learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit:

    Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/laculturacura

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network

    Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

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    36 mins
  • Yelders: Jasmín Durán - Returning to Ancestral Wisdom
    Aug 12 2025

    This episode of Healing Generations emphasizes ancestral connections, cultural remedies, and the significance of community support. Host, Francisco Gallardo, engages with Jasmín Durán, a clinical herbalism student, who shares her journey of reconnecting with her roots and the healing practices of her ancestors. The conversation highlights the impact of fear and anxiety on immigrant communities and the need for collective healing through mutual aid and community engagement. The episode concludes with a call to action for individuals to engage in community care and support one another in their healing journeys.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    11:23 Jasmín’s Journey and Cultural Roots

    15:25 Healing Traditions and Cultural Remedies

    19:53 Reconnecting with Ancestral Knowledge

    28:02 Tools for Healing and Community Support

    35:32 Community Gardens and Mutual Aid

    38:10 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing

    45:44 Healing Together in Community

    51:01 Sustainable Healing Practices

    55:41 Resources and Community Connections

    For more on the clinics mentioned, please visit:

    Los Angeles, California Sana Sana Pop Ups: https://www.klbri.org/sana-sana

    Oakland, California Freedom Community Clinic: https://www.freedomcommunityclinic.org/

    Oakland, California Roots Community Health: https://rootscommunityhealth.org/

    Denver, Colorado R.E.A.C.H. Clinic: https://denveryouthprogram.org/programs/reach/

    To follow Jasmín on instagram, visit:

    Meztli Medicinals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meztlimedicinals/

    Jasmín Durán Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasduran

    To learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit:

    Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/laculturacura

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network

    Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Youth: Natalie Cisneros - Staying True to Your Authentic Self
    Jul 29 2025

    In this episode of Healing Generations, co-hosts Alejandro and Ariel speak with Natalie Cisneros, exploring her journey of personal growth, the challenges faced during high school, and the importance of community support. They discuss the significance of healing through forgiveness, the impact of social issues on immigrant communities, and the aspirations for a better future. The conversation emphasizes the values of authenticity, connection, and the role of youth in activism, leaving listeners with powerful insights and reflections on their own journeys.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:09 Meet Natalie Cisneros - A Journey of Growth

    07:05 Navigating High School Challenges

    10:32 The Importance of Acknowledgement and Connection

    14:24 Lessons from Círculo and Girasol

    24:20 The Power of Healing and Forgiveness

    30:59 Addressing Social Issues and Community Impact

    35:39 Future Aspirations and Family Support

    40:33 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

    To learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit:

    Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/laculturacura

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network

    Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

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    42 mins
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