In this episode of Healing Generations, Maestras Debra Camarillo and Susanna Armijo engage in a heartfelt conversation with Alma Mireles, a resilient Mexicana-Indigenous woman. Alma shares her journey from a challenging childhood marked by migration and family struggles, to overcoming addiction and finding purpose in community advocacy. The discussion highlights the importance of cultural interventions, the impact of family dynamics, and the power of shared stories in healing. Alma's experiences serve as a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges, emphasizing that recovery is possible and that everyone has the capacity to heal and support one another.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:42 Alma Mireles: A Journey of Resilience

10:15 The Impact of Migration and Family Dynamics

17:30 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose

20:34 Cultural Interventions and Community Healing

32:14 Messages of Hope and Recovery

41:53 Closing Reflections and Gratitude

 

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