Two Eyed Seeing: Bridging the Indigenous and Western Understanding of Health, Healing & Life Podcast

Jun 03 2024 27 ep. 33 mins 15
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Two Eyed Seeing: Bridging the Western and Indigenous Understanding of Health, Healing and Life. Being raised as a person of blended ancestry, Mohawk and European, I learned to see life from both worldviews. In becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, and Birth Doula I began to understand how Naturopathic Medicine can be understood as a bridge between the healing traditions of our Indigenous communities, and Western approaches to health and wellness. My goal in this podcast is to build that bridge, by bringing you information on various topics about health and wellness from both perspectives, so we can learn and grow together as we journey through life on this pace we call Earth, and Turtle Island.

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Culturally Focused Care and Why I Went Back to Doula School [Episode 27]

Jun 03 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, I will be sharing about about the importance of culturally focused care, and training within a cultural context. Sometimes people don't understand why we, as Indigenous people, ask for spaces, training and care that are specific to our cultural practices and traditions. They misunderstand this request as something that would be 'nice to have', when in reality it is

Grandmothers, Elders, and All Our Relations with Dr. Kathy Absolon [Episode 26]

Nov 12 2023 85 mins  
In this episode, I will be talking with Dr. Kathy Absolon about the role of Grandmothers, relating to your Elders, and rediscovering healthy family relationships in our current times. Dr. Kathy Absolon is a grandmother, mother, sister, daughter and Associate Professor in the Indigenous Field of Study in the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfred Laurier University and Founding Director

Egg to Baby: Giving Your Little Their Best Start and New Moon to Mama Moon [Episode 25]

Sep 25 2023 86 mins  
In this episode, I will be talking about some of the foundational pieces to consider when preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy journey. I recently did a webinar covering some of these key areas to prepare your body, and by extension your baby, for a healthy pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The recording of that webinar is in this episode you are about to listen to, as well a

Understanding the Issue of MMIWG2S: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit [Episode 24]

Jul 24 2023 27 mins  
In this episode, I will be talking about some of the historical and current context surrounding MMIWG2S (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People), including recent events that are related to this issue as well as gender/LGBTQ2SIA+. [TRIGGER WARNING]: MMIWG2S and related topics are discussed in this episode. IN THIS EPISODE: [1:15] Brief update about the

Happy New Year: Resolutions vs. Goals [Episode 23]

Jan 30 2023 22 mins  
Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking about what it intentions and goals versus resolutions. So, stay tuned. "IN ORDER TO REACH OUR WELL- BEING OUR GOALS, WE HAVE TO PUT OUR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SUB-CONCIOUS MIND, IDENTITY, HABITS, PHYSICAL & NUTRITIONAL PIECES, TOGETHER." In this episode we are chatting about new year's resolutions. If you feel lik

What Is Your Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation? [Episode 22]

Sep 26 2022 22 mins  
In this episode I will be talking about Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, the complicated legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, and thinking about what it means to be a true ally to Indigenous communities. WARNING: Residential Schools and other difficult topics are discussed in this episode. [1:25] What is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation [1:45] The importance of langu

Body Bliss The Journey to Body Acceptance [Episode 21]

Jun 10 2022 37 mins  
In this episode, I am talking about all things to do with body image and body acceptance. This includes talking about the co-author project I've been involved with over the past year and is now officially published. [1:00] Talking about body acceptance and Body Bliss [3:59] Who is affected by Body Image Issues and Why It's Important [6:58] Body Image issues within the LGBTQ2SIA+ co

Moonlodge Interview with Grandmother Renee [Episode 20]

May 27 2022 38 mins  
In this episode, I am having a conversation with Grandmother Renee about her perspective on women's health, moon time, and pre/ post natal care. [1:00] Introduction to Grandmother Renee [3:45] Grandmother Renee [6:25] The gift of moon time [9:10] What would happen during your moon time when Grandmother Renee was younger & how self care was prioritized [21:05] A different persp

Generational Family Health: Understanding Pre/Perinatal Wellbeing from the Seven Generational Approach [Episode 19]

May 09 2022 52 mins  
In most Indigenous traditions we have some understanding of the Seven Generations. This concept has multiple applications, but one of those perspectives is the impact on the health and well being in relation to pregnancy and the health of the expectant mother and her baby. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in relation to where prenatal health actually begins, and how it

The Importance of Reflection [Episode 18]

Dec 27 2021 20 mins  
Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking about what it means to reflect and review what the year has been for us and how we can look forward to the year that's coming. So, stay tuned. “ REFLECT ON WHERE WE ARE IN LIFE, AND WHAT SORTS OF IMPACTS WE CAN MAKE FOR OURSELVES AND FOR OUR FAMILY, AND FOR THOSE AROUND US” In this episode, we are going to be