In this episode, Erica and Genevieve honor the transition of their dear Elder, Malidoma Patrice Somé. It's difficult to describe in words what this loss has meant to countless people around the globe. It is with gratitude in our hearts that we offer this episode of honoring.

To donate to Malidoma's young daughters to assist in covering medical expenses recently incurred and to help to return his body to his village, Dano, Burkina Faso, for traditional funeral rites:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BY55WGNQYKF8Y&fbclid=IwAR3_Ti9bX57fskhE-FUhHrLEpS75_USh9dL8FE1BULvewxF1dbMjpIeqZBI

Resources Mentioned

Malidoma's book

Of Water and the Spirit

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/324387/of-water-and-the-spirit-by-malidoma-patrice-some/

Audio version— Of Water and the Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/Of-Water-and-Spirit-audiobook/dp/B00PR41XAA/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

The Healing Wisdom of Africa

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/349765/the-healing-wisdom-of-africa-by-malidoma-patrice-some/

Ritual

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330400/ritual-by-malidoma-patrice-some/

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Erica Thibodeaux, MS, LPC

Website: ericathibodeaux.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_the_medicine/

Genevieve Folkedahl, Folklore Energy

Website: folkloreenergy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folklore_energy/

Music Credits:

Intro and Outro drumming: Maldidoma Somé

May these ancient stories return you to your ancestors, to the land, to the sacred fire, water, and minerals that we are all from.

And may this medicine help you to awaken to your true spirit.