Their Wildest Dreams?

By Sandhya R Jha

Join racial justice organizer and author Sandhya Jha as they interview a diverse array of activists about why ancestors matter to their organizing work and how people can deepen connections with ances... more

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How many episodes does Their Wildest Dreams? have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Their Wildest Dreams? episodes:

May 08, 2023 Art and Activism
In this episode, Sandhya talks with playwright and powerhouse activist Regina Evans about tree spirits, Mary Harris, and rest as resistance. And all of it ties to ancestors, I promise.
Regina Evans is an artist who is determined to find her way in this, sometimes difficult and sometimes lovely, world.
Link to the book that launched this podcast: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice (where Tai Amri is one of the guest speakers!) May 11-13, 2023, visit https://katyvalentine.kartra.com/page/OTV202
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April 24, 2023 Ancestry and Poetry
In this episode, Sandhya talks with poet and friend Tai Amri Spann-Ryan about oatmeal, ancestors, and who he pays tribute to in his writing and spiritual practice. Tai Amri is a Black father, poet, gardener, educator and Ifa practitioner.
Connect to Tai Amri’s work at Tai Amri
Link to the book that launched this podcast: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice (where Tai Amri is one of the guest speakers!) May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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43min
April 10, 2023 Justice Doula
In this episode, Sandhya talks with justice doula Micky ScottBey Jones about some VERY surprising ancestors in her lineage, and also about the power of ancestors when she was becoming deeply engaged in anti-racism work and womanist theology and philosophy.
Connect to Micky’s amazing coaching and speaking here: MickyScottBeyJones.com
Link to the book that launched this podcast: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice (where Micky is one of the guest speakers!) May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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March 27, 2023 Metaphysical Activism
In this fifth episode, we meet Katy Valentine, a brilliant friend and colleague who in her own words assists everyday Christians connect to the metaphysical universe to shift from guilt to joy. She and Sandhya discuss how to connect with ancestors on a spiritual level, and they also discuss the virtual summit they’re planning together for May 11-13. As always, this show is connected to Sandhya’s newest book, Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors who Free Us, and the Ancestors We Need to Free. You can get your copy from Chalice Media Group or from your local bookstore!
Link to book: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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48min
March 13, 2023 Storytellers and Cultural Ancestors
In this fourth episode, we get to hang out with Patricia Contreras Flores, an activist and healer in Oakland, who describes herself as a medicine carrier and cultivating bruja/curandera who strives to be a noble warrior who honors the ances trees. She and Sandhya talk about storytellers, cultural ancestors, and the work ancestors need to do themselves in order to get free. Sandhya shared some stories about Patricia in their recent book, Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors who Free Us, and the Ancestors We Need to Free. You can get your copy from Chalice Media Group or from your local bookstore!
Link to book: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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51min
February 27, 2023 Dismantling White Supremacy
In this episode, Kat Gilje joins Sandhya to talk about her journey of connecting with white ancestors as part of her work to dismantle white supremacy. Stuff gets deep, and Kat is also super inspiring!
A few of the resources Kat shared:
Jubilee Justice: https://www.jubileejustice.org/
Shuumi Land Tax: https://sogoreate-landtrust.org/pay-the-shuumi-land-tax/, Black Organizing Project: https://blackorganizingproject.org/, Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary, https://www.majiyachai.org/, Honor the Earth: https://honorearth.org/,
Somatics for white racial justice organizers: https://www.conspireforchange.org/Podcast-episodes/episode-1-somatics-for-white-racial-justice-organizers-with-amanda-ream-and-dara-silverman/
Buy Sandhya’s book: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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41min
February 13, 2023 On Afros, Ancestors, and Scholastic Books
In this second episode, Sandhya talks with Greg Hodge, father, mentor, facilitator and artist deeply rooted in racial equity and healing work in Oakland, California. Greg talks about how he was raised with an appreciation of ancestors and also how ancestors taught him that resistance to oppression was his birthright.
You can connect to Greg at @hodgeforoakland on Instagram and connect with his wider work at https://brotherhoodofelders.net/
You can find Sandhya’s book at: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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55min
January 27, 2023 Origin Story
In this first episode, Sandhya talks about how Oakland organizers inspired their newest book and reads an excerpt from Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors who Free Us, and the Ancestors We Need to Free. You can get your copy from Chalice Media Group or from your local bookstore!
Link to book: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and The Ancestor — Chalice Press
Sign up for Sandhya’s twice-a-month newsletter on Ancestors and Activism here: https://mailchi.mp/df50b81c7454/ancestors-and-activism
To learn more about the upcoming Virtual Summit on Ancestors: Wisdom, Belonging, and Justice May 11-13, 2023, visit http://sandhyajha.com
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17min

FAQs about Their Wildest Dreams?:

How many episodes does Their Wildest Dreams? have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.