Lighting the Way: Trauma-Informed Living with Nkem Ndefo (S1EP1)

Freaks and Ferals: The Firekeepers Podcast

S1 EP1 :: Lighting the Way

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S1 EP1 :: Lighting the Way

Revealing the True Fire of Trauma-Informed Living

Mx. PunkRogers

Mar 01, 2024

(Video Podcast Below)

My first video podcast episode features a conversation with Nkem Ndefo, MSN, CNM, RN that reveals the true fire of trauma informed living and what it means to be resilient amidst a polycrisis.

The articles and ideas that we mention in this episode:

~ Learn more about The Resilience Toolkit, a set of embodied tools for collective liberation and resilience:

https://theresiliencetoolkit.co/

~ Learn more about the work of Nkem’s organization, Lumos Transforms:

https://lumostransforms.com/

~ Follow Nkem and Lumos Transforms on:

Twitter: @ndefonkem

Instagram: @nkemndefo, @lumos_transforms

Facebook: @lumostransforms

For more on bell hooks’ idea on living in a love ethic, that Nkem mentions, you can read All About Love: New Visions, where love is posited as "an ethic of care" that calls upon us to engage deeply with our own growth and the growth of others, urging us towards the highest expression of our humanity.

For more on Sam Kaner’s Diamond Participation model and the “Groan Zone” you can read: Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making by Sam Kaner. It is designed to be accessible and applicable for a wide audience, not just professional facilitators. It offers insights and tools that are valuable for anyone involved in group dynamics and decision-making processes, including team leaders, community organizers, educators, and even individuals looking to improve their collaborative skills in personal or volunteer settings.

Discussion about this podcast

Freaks and Ferals: The Firekeepers Podcast

Welcome to Freaks & Ferals: The Firekeepers Podcast, where we embrace neurodivergence, queerness, and exquisite sensitivity.

Here, we dismantle labels and celebrate our inherent resilience and power. This podcast delves into vital topics like mental health, community building, spirituality, creativity, and relationships, all from a Western perspective keen on embracing holistic knowledge and practices, including those grounded in indigenous wisdom.

Grounded in an understanding of the Western mindset, our discussions are dedicated to deconstructing and reimagining, moving toward a richer, more inclusive sense of understanding and interconnectedness. We navigate the territories of social justice, identity, along with self-expression and self-definition, underscoring how the self and others are inextricably linked—each shaping and reflecting freedoms that are both deeply personal and inherently collective. By challenging prevailing norms, we advocate for a shift towards transformative change.

Join us as we navigate these complex discussions, seeking to inspire, connect, and empower. Together, we light the way forward, creating a space where every story is honored and every voice contributes to our collective journey.

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