31 - Tejiendo Medicina with Chio: Nurturing Healing Traditions for Wellness and Empowerment

EPISODE 31 It’s time to expand the definition of “medicine”. Healed people, heal people. Welcome back, dear HMA listeners! Join us as we immerse ourselves in the captivating world of curanderismo. Curanderismo is a form of traditional medicine that has its roots in the indigenous cultures of Latin America and has been passed down from generation to generation. It combines elements of herbal medicine, spirituality and energy healing to treat a variety of physical and emotional ailments. One of the most interesting aspects of curanderismo is its holistic approach. Healers believe that body, mind, and spirit are intrinsically connected, and that illness or imbalance in one of these aspects can affect the others. Therefore, treatment focuses on restoring balance and harmony at all levels. In this episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming "Chio" as our special guest. Chio is the owner of Sacred Semillas, a nurturing space located in Oakland, CA. At Sacred Semillas, they offer various services such as Limpias (spiritual cleansings), Retreats, Forest Bathing, Self-Care Socials, and even a Mercadito (marketplace). In the previous episode, some of you might recall that Lizette's mother underwent surgery at the end of June, and her recovery has been quite challenging. Despite the difficulties, Lizette and her family were able to bring her mother back home. It was during this time that Lizette's mother expressed a desire for a "limpia," a spiritual cleansing. Determined to find someone trustworthy, Lizette reached out and met Chio, who played an instrumental role in their journey. To discover the rest of the story and gain insight into the world of curanderismo, we invite you to listen to this episode. We'd love to hear your own experiences with curanderismo or if you know someone who has benefited from its practices. Share your thoughts and stories with us. Remember, while curanderismo offers valuable healing approaches, it's always essential to seek professional medical advice. GUEST: “Chio” IG: @Sacred.Semillas https://www.instagram.com/sacred.semillas/ [email protected] DOWNLOAD and SUBSCRIBE to Hijas Madres Y Amigas & FOLLOW US ON: INSTAGRAM @hijasmadresyamigas https://rb.gy/v3kfq @seelenaaa_ https://rb.gy/suy5y @lizetteaguilera_ https://rb.gy/81p2g SPOTIFY Lizette - https://tinyurl.com/328abak3 Selena - https://rb.gy/ohw0o TIK-TOK @hijasmadresyamigas https://tinyurl.com/2aw88byh SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter at www.justjmarc.com/hijasmadresyamigas Please email us here with any suggestions, comments, and questions for future episodes. [email protected] And recuerden, "When you know better, You do better." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hijas-madres-y-amigas--5176172/support.