Meet Jennifer Folayan, a proud Cherokee, Pueblo, and Aztec artist, as she shares her inspiring journey and commitment to Indigenous rights.

On the board of the Baltimore American Indian Center, Jennifer discusses the significance of Indigenous People's Day and her successful work to make it a
holiday in Baltimore.

With lots of laughter, Jennifer reflects on her heritage, the importance of recognizing land, and the challenges of Native American erasure.

Jennifer also opens up about her personal battles, including growing up in foster care and overcoming childhood abuse.

You will be amazed by her stories of resilience, synchronicity, and a mission to honor Indigenous arts and stories globally.

This heartfelt conversation navigates from local Baltimore initiatives to her role as an ambassador from Turtle Island to South Africa, amplifying Indigenous voices and promoting healing and connection.

You can find out more about Jennifer Folayan by going to her youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qI7-wD8DgO6xQYXYbozQQ or following her on Facebook.

In the Mother Tree Community we are giving ourselves safe space to feel and accept grief.

Fall-Winter is the earth's time to grieve, to let go of ancestral pain. Join us!

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We have lots of Free Resources on dramandkemp.com/FREE.

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You’ll find the Ancestors Guide for Healing and Liberation; our Sound Healing for Peacemakers download, and a video on How to Have Difficult Conversations About Racism. And you can get them right now!

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Author and Sacred Activist Cynthia Jurs spoke to the Mother Tree network about how Gaia summoned her to be a vessel for peace.

Reading aloud two excerpts from her book Summoned by the Earth, Cynthia shares her spiritual journey from eastern Gurus to her Gaia practice which involves burying earth treasure vases all over the planet.

These vases are filled with prayers and offerings and planted in locations needing healing and protection.

Cynthia tells us about sacred activism, which emphasizes acting from a place of deep listening and love towards the Earth.

She recounts interactions with various indigenous elders who have imparted wisdom about healing the planet.

Cynthia shares about her near-death experience in Nepal, where Gaia saved her life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Urgency and Presence
00:13 Welcome to the Mother Tree Network
00:27 Interview Introduction: Cynthia Juerz
00:40 Cynthia's Background and Book
01:02 Sacred Activism and Purpose
01:31 Joining the Mother Tree Community
02:24 Technical Difficulties and Monica's Role
02:41 Starting the Interview with Cynthia
02:58 Cynthia's Connection to the Earth
03:04 Meeting the Lama in Nepal
04:16 Understanding Sacred Activism
06:43 Winter Solstice Soul Journey Announcement
07:40 Holding the Absolute and Relative
09:06 Morning Walk and Reflections
09:24 Encounter with the Coyote
09:43 Ancestors and Los Alamos
12:20 Deep Time and Sacred Time
20:49 Falling Off the Path
22:43 Near-Death Experience and Realization
28:43 Returning to the Path
29:20 Meeting Indigenous Elders
31:10 Urgency and Cultural Differences
32:36 Daily Practices and Non-Self Awareness
34:45 Earth Treasure Vases and Mandalas
39:32 Conclusion and How to Get Involved

For more information on Cynthia and the treasure vase movement go to:

https://gaiamandala.net/

In the Mother Tree Community we are giving ourselves safe space to feel and accept grief.

Fall-Winter is the earth's time to grieve, to let go of ancestral pain. Join us!

Get the free Mother Tree Community weekly newsletter:

https://www.dramandakemp.com/contact

We have lots of free resources on dramandkemp.com/FREE.

https://www.dramandakemp.com/FREE

You’ll find the Ancestors Guide for Healing and Liberation; our Sound Healing for Peacemakers download, and a video on How to Have Difficult Conversations About Racism. And you can get them right now!

Support the show

Mother tree Network Podcast--Where Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership.

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How do you grieve a hurricane or natural disaster?

Is grief good?

Should you cry in front of your kids?

Check out this interview on the Mother Tree network podcast hosted by Aminata Desert Rose Plant Walker Fire Woman aka Dr. Amanda Kemp.

Josea warns listeners about the Hidden Dangers of Unprocessed Grief and how it can harm families and cause war and genocide.

Grief can feel like a hurricane; be sure to get support from a community or a therapist.

Grief expert Josea Crossley tells us healthy grief is all about letting energy move!

You can move energy by dancing, laughing, yoga, and crying.

The key is to feel a little at a time, as you go AND to join safe and consensual spaces with others who can hold you while you grieve.

Emoting all over the place can harm others (such as children).

Find out what to do with Big Feelings!

Unexpressed grief is dangerous!

It can destroy families and undermine your dreams.

The energy it takes to suppress grief, is energy that you don’t have to give to your children or grow your business.

It can show up as resentment, unworthiness, or feeling scattered.

For more on grief, check out Josea's website:

https://darkwoodsofgrief.com/

In the Mother Tree Community we are giving ourselves safe space to feel and accept grief.

Fall is the earth's time to grieve, to let go. Join us!

Get the free Mother Tree Community weekly newsletter:
https://www.dramandakemp.com/contact

We have lots of free resources here:
https://www.dramandakemp.com/FREE

You’ll find the Ancestors Guide for Healing and Liberation; our Sound Healing for Peacemakers download, and a video on How to Have Difficult Conversations About Racism. And you can get them right now!

Watch this episode on youtube or share with a friend:
https://youtu.be/p10hXsBzzkg

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Mother tree Network Podcast--Where Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership.

Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?

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