In this episode of the What If segment,  we talk about what if our ancestors' wisdom could shape how we raise children? 

About our guest: 

Dr. Mercedes Samudio (she/her), DSW, LCSW, AfroNerd, and mental health advocate, empowers Black families through trauma-informed care, pop culture scholarship, and innovative healing frameworks. Founder of Shame Proof Parenting, she integrates geek culture and social justice into culturally responsive practices, mentorship, and clinician supervision, championing mental wellness, resilience, and representation.


Explore her work: 
Website: http://shameproofparenting.com
Group Supervision: https://shameproofparenting.as.me/groupsupervision

Your host is Jaclyn Tyson. For more information about Sacred Tea and Nourished Souls, visit www.soubirdcenter.com.

In this episode of the What If segment,  we talk about what does it mean to be a shaman, can other people pratice shamanism, is it a vocation only, what does spiritual healing look like, and how to work with ancestors. 

About our guest: 

Mache Chache is a Shaman & Houngan Asogwe (Haitian Vodou High Priest) who has guided seekers on their spiritual paths for over a decade. As the owner of Kindred Spirits—one of North Carolina’s longest-standing spiritual communities and supply stores—he is devoted to creating sacred spaces and offering meaningful tools for personal transformation.

Through divination, spiritual consultations, rituals, and community teachings, Mache blends ancestral wisdom with real-world clarity to help others navigate their journey with power and purpose.

 Explore his work: www.machechache.com

Follow on Instagram: @mache.chache77

Visit Kindred Spirits: kindredspirits.us

Your host is Jaclyn Tyson. For more information about Sacred Tea and Nourished Souls, visit www.soubirdcenter.com.