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In this episode of the Mother Tree Network, Aminata speaks with Tyger Blair, a musical theatre artist, healer, and fellow Plant Walker, about his journey with indigenous wisdom and plant medicine.

Tyger discusses his experiences at the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference and his significant role in the film 'A Table of Our Own,' which highlights Black people's contributions to psychedelic work.

He shares his background in the arts and how his rich, resonant voice became a powerful tool for healing and communication.

Tyger goes in-depth about his training under Dr. Malidoma Somé in the Dagara tradition, his encounter with Mesoamerican traditions through Maria Sabina's lineage, and how he integrates these indigenous practices into his life in a modern, multicultural setting.

Tyger also reveals a new facet of his ancestry involving Irish witches, blending African, Native, and European elements into a harmonious whole.

Reach out to Tyger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyblair/

▶ Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZqNyfeyl3g

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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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