Marrying Indigenous Wisdom with Mind-Body Medicine

James Gordon, MD’s latest conversation, “Marrying Indigenous Wisdom with Mind-Body Medicine” with CMBM Faculty Member, Linda Eagle Speaker, is now available on KZbin.
Linda is a seventh generation Blackfeet Ceremonial Herbalist who as a child was devastated by her experience in boarding schools. Calling on her own inner-strength as well as on the wisdom of her people, she has dedicated her life to healing and serving the most traumatized and troubled members of the Indigenous community, including girls and women who have been trafficked. Linda, whose traditional given name is Holy Medicine Shining Woman, was a senior staff member of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center for over 15 years. She has been a guiding force in bringing CMBM’s work to Indigenous communities in cities as well as on reservations.
Together, they explore the connection between Indigenous healing practices and mind-body medicine. They discuss the ways in which the CMBM program has encouraged her and many others in the Indigenous community to fully express themselves and to live the lessons of their long and wise tradition.

[@susanstewart5831]

What a beautiful, loving conversation.

[@Burayw0a]

Thank you for sharing this conversation. During my stay in the US in New Mexico I was blessed and honored to learn so much of the great and versatile native american cultures. The pain the white man inflicted on native cultures throughout the world is enormous. I thank each member of these communities for preserving their culture and traditions despite great odds.

[@catherinemclaughlin5197]

So disturbing, much reparation called for in our Nation and the world. Linda Eagle Speaker, thank you for who you are and giving voice to these atrocities.

[@mtlion99]

I always learn so much through these conversations. Much gratitude to Dr. Gordon and the staff at CMBM for sharing them.