This episode is a gift to anyone seeking more balance and restoration during the busy holiday season!

Aminata dives into the importance of honoring your body's natural need for rest during the colder season, offering practical ways to recharge without relying on caffeine or alcohol.

Instead, she introduces listeners to deeply restorative practices like Yoga Nidra and guided body scans.

You’ll also experience a calming 15-minute meditation, accompanied by soothing violin music from Michael Jamanis, to help you feel grounded and refreshed.

Aminata encourages you to embrace self-care during the Winter Solstice, sharing details about her transformative Winter Solstice Soul Journey retreat and providing a free resource-packed Google doc available on her website, DrAmandaKemp.com.

This episode is your opportunity to learn how to prioritize rest, rejuvenation, and mindfulness so you can navigate the season with ease and clarity.

Tune in and invest in your well-being!

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Join Aminata Desert Rose Plant Walker, Fire Woman, on the Mother Tree Network podcast as she discusses the importance of embracing winter energies.

This episode, divided into two parts, first explores the seasonal insights from traditional Chinese medicine and encourages introspection and connection with one's inner guidance.

Aminata emphasizes the value of confronting personal fears and utilizing the winter months to reflect and renew.

The second part features 'The Deer Mother Story,' a winter solstice tale written by Amy Kietzman, accompanied by soulful violin music from Michael Jamanis.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Inner Guidance

00:16 Welcome to the Mother Tree Network

00:32 The Journey into Darkness

01:05 Winter Energies and Traditional Chinese Medicine

02:19 Embracing Winter's Call for Rest

02:49 The Buffalo's Winter Survival

03:29 Reflecting in the Darkness

05:19 Facing Fears in Winter

07:11 The Importance of Inner Guidance

07:40 Disconnecting from External Noise

08:55 Trusting Your Inner Guidance

09:16 Connecting with Ancestors

09:45 Winter Solstice Soul Journey

10:43 The Power of Community

13:01 The Deer Story Introduction

13:49 The Deer Story Begins

16:54 The Deer's Brave Journey

18:38 The Sun's Return

19:09 Honoring the Deer Mother

20:36 Conclusion and Farewell

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Meet Jennifer Folayan, a proud Cherokee, Pueblo, and Aztec artist, as she shares her inspiring journey and commitment to Indigenous rights.

On the board of the Baltimore American Indian Center, Jennifer discusses the significance of Indigenous People's Day and her successful work to make it a
holiday in Baltimore.

With lots of laughter, Jennifer reflects on her heritage, the importance of recognizing land, and the challenges of Native American erasure.

Jennifer also opens up about her personal battles, including growing up in foster care and overcoming childhood abuse.

You will be amazed by her stories of resilience, synchronicity, and a mission to honor Indigenous arts and stories globally.

This heartfelt conversation navigates from local Baltimore initiatives to her role as an ambassador from Turtle Island to South Africa, amplifying Indigenous voices and promoting healing and connection.

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In the Mother Tree Community we are giving ourselves safe space to feel and accept grief.

Fall-Winter is the earth's time to grieve, to let go of ancestral pain. Join us!

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