Light can only be seen in the darkness.

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*Trigger Warning: Conversations about interrupted pregnancies aka (abortion) come up in this discussion.*

Hey Fairy Fam, in this episode for The Afro Fairy Goddess Podcast, I bring a new friend Dr. Emilie “Zila“ Jabouin who I met, through the season of Emancipation here in Barbados via my extended community work offline.

Listen up as we talk about Haitian arts, space and spirituality and how it connects to dance.  We also spoke heavily on her project, “The Release” which uses Ayisyen (Haitian) Folk dance, drumming and singing to challenge misconceptions of interrupted pregnancies.

'The Release' explores the multiple and complex emotions, social and personal pressures of black women and Afro-descendant Caribbean child bearers’ experiences with bodily autonomy and the question of choice.

Red and black cover art, was taken from "The Release". The photo of Dr. Jabouin was taken by Dawit Tibebu.

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After the passing of Hurricane Beryl, Oya and Yemaya had some things to remind me of - one of those things was time and memory plays an integral role into time traveling... ^_^

I'll probably do a deeper podcast episode about this later but here are some opening thoughts.

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This meditation was a long time coming, and even longer to soundscape but it was all worth it in the end. This is not a ritual of any kind, this is a guided meditation, to help those, who may not know how, or are unsure how to speak or talk with the ancestors.

This meditation is for those who knew their ancestors intimately, those who have been adopted, and of course, for those ancestors who are unknown.

It is with care and honor that I give this to the community.

Music Credits:

Revival of Africa trailer Music Free - No Copyright Music - Royalty free background instrumental

AFRICAN MUSIC FOR MEDITATION II: DRUMS INSPIRATIONS

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This meditation was a long time coming, and even longer to soundscape but it was all worth it in the end. This is not a ritual of any kind, this is a guided meditation, to help those, who may not know how, or are unsure how to speak or talk with the ancestors.

This meditation is for those who knew their ancestors intimately, those who have been adopted, and of course, for those ancestors who are unknown.

It is with care and honor that I give this to the community.

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My January did NOT go as planned. I had everything listed and ready to go and then I got the call that my spiritual mother and mentor had collapsed. She has since transitioned. I feel sad and angry and currently wondering how I will continue the work.

In this episode you hear my thoughts on it all and why 2024 for me, is the work of the Elders and the Eggun (Anestors).

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Happy Yule Season and Happy Winter Solstice to you all.  Which by the time you hear this, it will probably be the day after I am hoping!

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Hey Fairy Fam, This episode should have gone out yesterday, but the flu has been kicking my ass! I am feeling better, but I am on the tail end and just trying to get through this cough in my chest - sigh In any case, this week's episode was about initiation - and why it's ok not to be. Have a listen!

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Hey Fairy Fam!

This episode was not scripted at all but I really wanted to talk about being middle age. We don't seem to talk about it a lot and from my experience, a big secret until you get into your twilight years.

To be transparent, I don't have any of those answers yet, as I am soon getting to that journey myself, but I hope for those who are going through the same thing, but didn't know how to ask the questions, the ones I have put forward, helps with your complexities at this time!

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Oh man it's so good to be back here in my little podcast nook with you guys! Now listen up, I talk a little bit about death in this episode.  Not a lot, but just in case that maybe too heavy for some you can flip to the next episode.  I also talked about being Kin Ship and being kind also, so if you're up for it, welcome to episode…. See you inside The Afro Fairy Goddess Podcast!

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