In this profound conversation, Reverend Liz Walker, former Boston news anchor turned minister, shares her journey from journalism to ministry and the creation of "Can We Talk" - a revolutionary community healing program born from tragedy. After a church member was killed in gun violence, Rev. Walker and her community developed a peer-led grief support model that has now expanded to 20 sites across the country.

Key Topics Discussed

Rev. Walker's Personal Story

• Desegregated West Side Junior High School in Little Rock, Arkansas (7th grade)
• Father died suddenly during second week of school
• Decades of unprocessed trauma and grief
• Now healing through the very program she helped create

The "Can We Talk" Program

• Peer-led, non-hierarchical space for sharing trauma and grief
• Based on principles of collective healing rather than individual therapy

The Civil Rights Movement Connection

• Rev. Walker grew up during the Martin Luther King era
• Emphasizes how the civil rights movement combined contemplation with activism

Trauma and Healing Insights

• "Most trauma is public" - it's relational, not isolated
• Healing must happen in community, not alone
• Untended grief builds up rather than wanes

Connect with Rev. Walker:

• Website: LizWalkerBooks.com
• Can We Talk Program: CanWeTalkNetwork.org
• Facebook: Liz Walker
• Instagram: @PastorLiz
• Podcast: From the Heart

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Join Aminata Desert Rose Plant Walker Fire Woman, for a magical journey into the winter solstice and new moon energy this December.

Discover the excitement around Comet 3I Atlas's close approach to Earth and learn to love winter's unique gifts: the nurturing darkness, invigorating cold, and reflective sinking.

Aminata brightens up the season with the ancient 'Deer Mother' myth, retold by Amy Kietzman with a musical touch from Michael Jamanis, Aminata's husband.

Plus, get your hands on the Winter Portal Preparation Guide for cool practices and resources to receive Winter’s Gifts.

Dive into this spirited episode and celebrate the season of introspection and transformation!

00:00 Introduction to the Winter Solstice

00:21 The Significance of Comet 3I Atlas

00:56 Embracing the Energies of Winter

02:08 The Gift of Cold

03:50 The Element of Water in Winter

05:02 Introducing the Dear Mother Story

05:32 Winter Portal Preparation Guide

06:01 Dear Mother: A Winter Solstice Story

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00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:13 Winter Solstice and Comet 3I Atlas

00:56 Embracing Winter Energies: Darkness

02:08 The Importance of Cold in Winter

03:50 The Element of Water in Winter

04:49 Honoring Winter's Constriction and Cold

05:02 Introduction to the Dear Mother Story

05:06 About the Dear Mother Storytellers

05:32 Winter Portal Preparation Guide

06:01 Conclusion and Story Introduction

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

1️⃣How to make land acknowledgements personal

2️⃣ How to help synchronicities aka miracles find you

3️⃣How to accomplish a big scary goal.

Jennifer also tells the Turtle Island origin story, a version of which is held by many Native groups in North America as an example of someone small fulfilling a huge task.

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.

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

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