Lost Souls Radio: Recent Episodes
Lost Souls Radio
It is a deconstructing informational with analysis, interviews, irreverence, and kookiness mixed in! Laughter is medicine. It will be a rollercoaster of somber and wacky. Sometimes we need to lighten up in this dim world!!
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In this inspiring episode of Lost Souls Radio, Dr. Patty Cihuacoatl Xochitlalokzin Ramirez shares her journey of healing, ancestral medicine, and decolonizing practices. She discusses the importance of rites of passage, collective healing, and transforming community spaces to foster dignity and sacredness.
00:00 The Journey of Emotional Awareness
03:49 Healing and Ancestral Connection
07:09 Wandering and Identity
12:27 Reconnecting with Ancestral Medicine
14:16 Understanding Healing Justice
17:45 Cages vs. Circles in Healing
19:51 The Importance of Collective Healing
22:11 Decolonizing Trauma-Informed Care
26:53 Navigating Pushback in Decolonial Approaches
32:43 The Birth of Colibri: A Vision for Healing
38:05 Addressing Lateral Violence in BIPOC Communities
42:01 Rites of Passage: Restoring Cultural Connections
50:19 Cultural Memory and the Power of Remembrance
Guest links
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.pattyramirez/
Website - https://www.klbri.org/
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Guest name: Luis J. Rodriguez
This episode explores the complex legacy of Cesar Chavez, restorative justice, and community healing within indigenous and Latino communities. Hosted by Mateo, featuring Luis J. Rodriguez, the conversation delves into historical trauma, systemic oppression, and pathways to healing and accountability.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Heavy Waters
01:33 The Legacy of Cesar Chavez
05:23 Restorative Justice and Community Healing
09:44 Listening to Survivors
13:52 The Importance of Accountability
18:06 Generational Trauma and Healing
20:48 Transformation and Liberation
24:45 Why the Need for Prophetic Figures
25:38 The Feminine Energy and Its Misrepresentation
28:35 The Problem with Iconography and Naming
30:05 Media Representation and Community Narratives
33:21 Restorative Justice and Healing
37:27 Anger, Rage, and Community Reckoning
40:09 Next Steps for Community Healing
43:55 Honoring Our Ancestors and Personal Stories
Guest links
Website - https://luisrodriguez.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lrodrig555/
In this episode of Los Souls Radio, Mateo speaks with Doctor of Social Work Francisco Lozornio about the integration of indigenous healing practices into mental health. They discuss the impact of the school-to-prison pipeline, the significance of intergenerational trauma, and the role of land and connection in healing. Dr. Lozornio emphasizes the importance of cultural humility in social work and the need for community mental health practitioners to advocate for systemic change. The conversation highlights the Three Sisters model as a framework for community interdependence and the necessity of collaborative approaches in mental health practice.
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Takeaways
- Trauma is collective, affecting families and communities.
- Healing is about carrying pain with dignity, not erasing it.
- Pathologizing individuals overlooks environmental factors.
- Community mental health practitioners must advocate for systemic change.
- Land connection is essential for indigenous healing.
- The Three Sisters model illustrates interdependence in community.
- Workshops should be co-created with community needs in mind.
- Mental health practitioners should engage in community organizing.
In this compelling episode of Lost Souls Radio, Mateo sits down with Joey Williams, Vice Chairman of the Kern Valley Indian Community and a dedicated organizer with over 15 years of experience. Joey shares the challenges and triumphs of Native organizing during the 2024 elections, diving deep into topics such as political distrust in colonial systems.
Topic: Native Organizing and the 2024 Elections
To network with Joey Williams find him on IG, jaydoubleu77
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Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring episode of 'Legacy of Roberto Cintli Rodriguez.' In this special podcast, two lifelong friends, Luis Rodriguez, author of Always Running, and Raquel Salinas cultural artist and part of Chicanas Cholas and Chisme. Come together to honor the incredible legacy of Professor Roberto Cintli Rodriguez, a visionary who left an indelible mark on the Chicano/Indigenous community. Through personal anecdotes and shared memories, our guest takes you on a journey through Professor Gutierrez's life, highlighting his passion plus tireless advocacy for social justice, and his unwavering commitment to empowering the indigenous community. Tune in to 'Legacy of Roberto Cintli Rodriguez' as we celebrate a remarkable individual whose influence continues to shape generations.
Topic: Roberto Cintli Rodriguez
Guest:
Luis J. Rodriguez
Luis served as the official Poet Laureate of Los Angeles.
Luis is also a novelist/memoirist/short story writer/children's book writer/essayist as well as a community & urban peace activist, mentor, healer, youth & arts advocate, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Raquel Salinas
Raquel is a cultural artist dedicated to healing our community through the arts. She gives voice to those seldom heard. She has been performing as a solo artist since 1993 with her work; La Mano de Dios, Mami Mami Quien Soy? You Know Who You Are!”Heat Your Own, Madres de Juarez, Verde Blanco y Rojo, Muñeca de Carton, and Malintzin, Malinche, Maria.
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Raul Herrera Raul Herrera resides in the San Fernando Valley, he is a 24/7 Dad, a community organizer, activist, artist, Mexica dancer & drummer. Raul is a College Instructor in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o/x Studies.
Topic: Rethinking Cesar E. Chavez
- Yaotl - Mateo Check-in - 00:01:15
- Welcoming Raul- 00:08:59
- Raul - 00:11:40
- Regarding C. E. Chavez 00:16:44
- Normalized words 00:32:32
- Closing thoughts - Mateo and Yaotl:06:14
Maestro Raul Herrera can be found supporting Mesoamerican Ballgame @ulama_sanfernando
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Seit-cha from the House of Hi-you-eah from Tla o qui aht nations, of Vancouver Island. Shares about West Coast Warrior Society In addition to the inspiration of EZLN.
- Yaotl - Mateo Check-in - 00:00:45
- Welcoming Seit-cha - 00:07:20
- Seit-cha - 00:09:44
- Surrender our sovereignty to become a municipality 00:15:12
- West Coast Warrior Audio 00:52:09
- Honoring Relatives: 00:59:10
- Seit-Cha - Closing palabra 01:02:57
Seit-cha can be found hosting his radio show "Fish Head Soup for the Soul" Indigenous Revolutionary Radio Show from 9 till 11 pm PST on west coast radio! 90.1 FM from Tofino, 99.5 from Ucluelet, or online at: http://tuffcityradio.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/
It’s a show dedicated to the struggles of indigenous peoples throughout turtle island, with conscious indigenous music (and tunes that I like), news in Indian country, direct action callouts, and discussions regarding colonialism and decolonization.
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In honor of Women's Month, we have our last guest, in a lively but educational conversation.
DR Elena Rodriguez. DR Elena shares a glimpse of her story, educating us on HPV, and Women's Sexuality.
Bilingual Latina Gynecologist & Surgeon
Voted Best Doc @lamag
Podcast: Vagenius
YouTube: Dr. Elena Rodriguez
OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH ⬇️
linktr.ee/dr.elenarodriguez
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In honor of Women's Month
Lost Souls Radio would like to welcome
Guest: Sara Haskie-Mendoza.
#honoringWomensmonth2022
The Xinachtli program facilitates the healing and intersectional community building for Chicana, Indigenous girls, and non-binary youth.
To bring Xinacthli to your community, click the links listed.
- IG the link.
- Web site
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Lost Souls Radio Guest Marissa Velazquez, Directora de Colectivo Pjotxee y Activista . The episode was recorded via IG Live, by way Mexico. Marissa recently spoke in front of the Mexican congress to be the voice of the jñatjo (Mazahua) people. Yaotl Leads the conversation reconnecting to the community of both Mateo and Yaotl's family who migrated from in the early 1940s.
#honoringWomensmonth2022
Lost Souls Radio Invitada Marissa Velazquez, Directora de Colectivo Pjotxee y Activista . El episodio fue grabado a través de IG Live, vía México. Marissa habló recientemente frente al congreso mexicano para ser la voz del pueblo jñatjo (Mazahua). Yaotl dirige la conversación reconectando con la comunidad de la familia de Mateo y Yaotl que emigró a principios de la década de 1940.
Language: Spanish
We are asking for people to follow Marissa's Instagram to show support. Pokju
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Lost Souls Radio would like to welcome our guests Trini and Luis Rodriguez of the Hummingbird Cricket Hour podcast. Yes...Trini and Luis, co-founders of Tia Chuchas Centro Cultural, discuss topics of lateral violence, disconnected of our origins, healing, and a few other goodies of analysis, irreverence, and Laughter.
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Yaotl and Mateo check-in for Winter Solstice during the height of the pandemic, with losing so many people to covid, Lost Souls Radio takes the time to honor people who have passed. Sadly many more friends and family were to transition on to the ancestors after we recorded on Instagram.
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Mateo and Yaotl Honor the original caretakers of the territories we reside on in Los Angeles Tongva land. We begin by kicking off our first Lost Souls podcast in A light-hearted but beautiful conversation with Auntie Tina and Uncle Joe Calderon Tongva elders.
- Song played during the break: A Tribe Called Red
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Lost Souls Radio Prequel, hosted by Yaotl and Mateo. Lost Souls is a humorous attempt at decolonizing and deconstructing the numerous views of indigenous people of what is known as the "Americas". Stay tuned for future episodes. In our first episode, we will have First Nation elder guests from the Tongva community.
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