Cheryle and I met through a Heal Your Life® Training Retreat that I was facilitating based on the philosophies of Louise Hay. So many of our conversations turned to the subject of grief. This discussion helps us to heal our hearts and honour our feelings. Cheryle's story of resilience is inspiring and healing. I hope you enjoy it and are moved to look within to resolve your own feelings around grief.

When the Universe whispers lessons of love and loss, are we ready to listen? Our latest conversation with Cheryle Maracle, a proud Mohawk woman, embraces just that – an odyssey through grief's shadows and the resilience it takes to emerge into the light. As Cheryl recounts the poignant chapters of her life, from the death of a sibling she never met to a family tragedy that echoes across generations, her spirit and wisdom wrap us in a blanket of empathy and understanding.
Together, Cheryl and I unravel the significance of Mohawk funeral customs, the creation of personal memorials, and the shared humanity that binds us in moments of profound sorrow.
The episode is framed by the nurturing roles of death and birth doulas, drawing symmetry in the eternal cycle of life. It's a reassurance that in the midst of our most vulnerable times, there is a community, a heritage, and a Universe affirming that we are safe and loved.
To learn more about Cheryle's coaching and workshops please email her at cherbuck69@gmail.com, and for her leather products, visit HERE.

To learn more about Heal Your Life® Training Retreats please visit www.thetraining.ca HERE.

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the profound and enlightening memoir journal penned by Annette Alix Roussin. Starting as a child in a remote First Nations community, Annette's life path took her from humble beginnings to the halls of academia at the University of Manitoba, where she pursued a Master of Social Work degree. This higher education expanded her knowledge and became a crucial vehicle for her to explore the profound impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities and her own personal journey.

Annette's memoir journal is a poignant narrative that reverberates with the generational effects of colonization on the mental health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. It is a work grounded not only in her own experiences but also fortified by the insights of other Indigenous authors. Listeners will be moved by the candid accounts of how colonization deeply affected Annette's self-esteem and personal development.

Through her storytelling, Annette shares her own transformative journey of reconnecting with her culture and finding healing in the face of the painful legacy of colonialism. What makes this podcast episode truly unique is its invitation for readers to immerse themselves in this sacred space and reflect on their own relationship with colonization, self-identity as an Indigenous person, and their role as Canadian citizens. Journal prompts scattered throughout the book provide opportunities for introspection and engagement, making this memoir journal a powerful tool for personal growth and societal reflection.

Whether you are an Indigenous person navigating your own path to self-discovery or a non-Indigenous individual seeking to understand and empathize with the lasting effects of colonialism, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Annette's remarkable journey and the broader implications of colonization. Join us as we unravel the pages of this compelling memoir journal, exploring the profound questions it raises about identity, healing, and the collective responsibility we all share in shaping a more inclusive and understanding future.

To learn more about Annette Alix Roussin's work and acquire her book, visit her website HERE and find "I Am My Culture: My Memoir of Self Determination, on Amazon, HERE in Canada and HERE on Amazon.com.

Ale is one of those people who radiates love and authenticity. Tune in to hear about her journey in life and how it brought her to where she is now. Ale lives in Costa Rica with her children and spends her days helping others to help themselves. She is truly an inspiration. Be inspired with Ale right here!

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