Survivors Heal with Oya L. Sherrills

Feb 21 2023 15 ep. 47 mins 37
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By tackling the constructs that keep cycles of violence spinning; Survivors Heal with Oya L. Sherrills creates a niche guidebook to the grassroots conversations that have fueled the most hotly discussed political frameworks of the day. From the lived experience lens, Survivors Heal podcast unfolds the impacts of the New Survivors Movement through narrative, interviews, policy and strategies for healing and justice.

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Episode 12: I’m Survivin’ State Violence

Feb 21 2023 54 mins  
Zebb Hall from The Alphabet Boys podcast details the infiltration efforts of FBI informant to quell the voices of black activist in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd uprisings About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are cen

Episode 11: I’m Surviving Polyvictimization

Feb 10 2023 62 mins  
Episode Description: In this episode we speak with LaTasha Bracks a survivor of polyvictimizations, we discuss her healing journey and the ways she has grappled with loss. We also speak with Cheryl Branch, Executive Director of LAM (LA Metropolitan Churches) as she shares her experiences in the survivor support field. About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience l

Episode 10: I'm Survivin' & Training the People

Feb 03 2023 70 mins  
This Episode: Gaining the training for the "allegiance to love" and healing with CSSJ lead David Guizar, LAURA e.d. Adela Barajas and former Black Panther, and current national PCITI founder & trainer, Aquil Basheer. About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to crea

Episode Nine: Crime Survivors Week; Sacramento, CA in the Spring; Midnight hotel lobby, Survivors Speak

Jan 27 2023 68 mins  
About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and

Mini Episode: Tune In Next Week!

Jan 20 2023 1 mins  
Creator and Host Oya L. Sherrils will be back next week with a brand-new episode. Come back next week and thank you for your continued support! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Eight: I'm Survivin' to Build Peace & Restore Justice

Jan 13 2023 39 mins  
La Tanya on building peace in honor of Nipsey; Latanya on restoring justice after violence & harm. About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future anc

Episode Seven: I'm Survivin' from the Projects to the White House

Jan 06 2023 60 mins  
Prolific Peace Activist Aqeela Sherrills shares his journey and what's on the horizon for the movement. About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future an

Mini Episode: I’m Survivin’; Mother & Child

Dec 23 2022 25 mins  
This week we are releasing a mini-episode as we prepare for the holiday break. Join Oya and her mother as they have an honest, candid conversation on women's bodies. We'll be back with a full episode on January 6th! About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a

Episode Six: I'm Survivin' Being Took

Dec 16 2022 50 mins  
Oya and her grandma, Mrs. Judy, relay their brief brushes with being black and missing. About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in effo

Episode Five: I'm Survivin' The Bullets

Dec 09 2022 44 mins  
Getting shot as teens, transforming their pain into artistry; featuring music artist 2Hungry, Kodine Dreams and tattoo artist Phillip "Rock" Lester. About Oya: Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes