Angie: A Better Life is Possible | 179

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Angie, author of All I See Is Violence, for an in-depth conversation about Indigenous history, identity, and storytelling. Angie shares her early life growing up in an Indigenous community, her personal educational journey, and the experiences that shaped her voice as a writer.Drawing from extensive research into the history of Indigenous peoples, Angie discusses the inspiration behind her novel All I See Is Violence and how it explores the lasting impact of colonization, intergenerational trauma, systemic injustice, and cultural resilience. This episode dives into themes of Indigenous heritage, historical truth, reconciliation, and the power of literature to confront difficult histories.If you're interested in Indigenous history, Indigenous authors, historical fiction, social justice, education, or culturally rooted storytelling, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and depth.Tune in to Behind Beautiful Things for an important discussion about history, healing, and the stories that must be told.Please note: This episode contains descriptions of suicide, mass violence, and experiments on children Please take care while listening. Check Out Angie’s Work:https://www.angieelitanewell.com  Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.