Decolonizing Women’s bodies, minds and hearts - A Conversation with Helen Henderson

Episode 8

Decolonizing Women’s bodies, minds and hearts  -  A Conversation with Helen Henderson of Indigenous Ireland

Trigger warning - in this episode we mention abuse, suicide, as well as other issues that are present in today’s world and within our work with women. 

On this week’s episode, Ioana interviews Helen Henderson, who is from Derry and one of the two people behind Indigenous Ireland, who works with women within the communities in Derry and the surrounding areas.

During this heartfelt and very real conversation we dive into a few important topics when it comes to women’s medicine and the way women can heal in a good way:

• Navigating women’s work in the context of the North of Ireland.
• Colonialism and its effects on women’s bodies, hearts and minds
• The impact that colonialism, conflict and patriarchy are having on women’s bodies
• Touching back into our ancient practices and wisdom through accessing our body memory
• The divide and conquer policies and how they have affected women
• How do we re-indigenize our bodies, our spirits and our souls?
• Who are we as women aside from all the layers of hurt and historical/ personal trauma?
• How humour and women’s gatherings are inseparable
• Aging gracefully as women in today’s society
• Honouring men and finding healing in mixed spaces where all stories can be heard and held
• Mending the divide between men and women in a good and gentle way

This episode is meant for women and men alike, as we are looking to bridge the imaginary gap that has been created by colonialism.

In this episode we mention:

Indigenous Ireland - https://indigenous.ie/

Dr. Belinda Vigors - Women of Ireland Project. You can find her IG profile and a glimpse into her work here: https://www.instagram.com/womenofirelandproject//

Ger Lyons - http://www.gerlyons.net/

We would love to hear your thoughts and feelings on this episode.

With love and care,

Ioana

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