Join us for a conversation with Yehudah Pryce, who sees faith as a liberating and redemptive force to confront trauma in a sustaining way that transcends structural barriers and oppressive forces.

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Join us for a conversation with Yehudah Pryce, who sees faith as a liberating and redemptive force to confront trauma in a sustaining way that transcends structural barriers and oppressive forces.

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Join us for a conversation with Salina Gray, a teacher with 24 years in traditional public, charter, and graduate schools. She shares her story and vulnerability on how she has made her way to heal through mindfulness. Salina reveals, “the first step is to sit with yourself.”

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In this special episode of Our Stories Matter, we present the audio recording from our IPV Revolution: Healing the Healer event. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness (October) and in light of the current political moment and global public health context, we joined together for community care and collective healing through an exploration of the imperative to center the healing, transformation, and liberation of communities of color impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV).⁣ 

Through storytelling and an analysis of the systems that impact survivors of color and those who are supporting crisis intervention, healing, and resilience, we created a dialogue that focused on how to build the capacity and sustainability of professionals and survivor leaders working to prevent and address the impact of intimate partner violence.

Speakers included Orchid Cameron, Ramona Merchan, Paula Miley, Nkem Ndefo, and Patty Ramirez.

Disclaimer: This audio contains subjects that may be activating for people who have experienced trauma.

Join us for a conversation with experienced trainer, coach, advocate, and leader, Ramona Merchan who shares the meaning of anti-racist activism and how we as a community and individuals can heal through it. Ramona offers her impactful story and what brought her to assisting vulnerable and marginalized communities through anti-racist advocacy. 

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Join us for a timely conversation with Saúl Sarabia who offers voting as a healing mechanism. He expresses, “Civic participation, owning my civic voice, and taking collective action with other people is healing work.” Listen to affirm how our voices are more than just a vote.

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After a successful Season One, we're back with our second season! Brought to you by Trauma Informed LA,  Our Stories Matter is a podcast celebrating the complex lived experiences of activists and healers by sharing their inspiring stories. We invite you to learn more here!

As journalist Lauren Gilger profoundly states, “The power of the story will save us all.”

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Founders of Project Kinship, Steve Kim and Mary Vu join to discuss their healing journey through re-entry activism. They share, ”Vote, vote, get out there and vote for policies that impact our people.”

Join us for a conversation with South LA organizer, LaNaisha Edwards who shares the importance of voting and speaking for the voices that are not heard. LaNaisha shares insight on California propositions that will be voted on this November and reminds us, “There is no way to impact change without voting.” Visit the Our Stories Matter homepage to learn more about the podcast. Follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.

Join us for a conversation with Annalisa Enrile who offers poetry as a healing mechanism, a way to work out trauma, express yourself, and find your voice. Audrey Lorde stated, “Poetry is not a luxury” and this episode will explore why that statement is true and how the power of words can bring us closer to our truths. Visit the Our Stories Matter homepage to learn more about the podcast. Follow @OurStoriesMatterPodcast on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.