Elders, Indigenous Wisdom, and Global Healing in a Time of Crisis | Prajna Horn & Dr. David Wrathall

In this live episode of the Revolutionary Social Work Podcast, recorded at the NASW National Conference in Chicago, hosts Christian Ace and Jerome MT sit down with Prajna Horn and Dr. David Wrathall to explore how Indigenous wisdom and the guidance of elders can transform our response to today’s global crises.The conversation highlights the work of Kaiāulu, a women- and Indigenous-led nonprofit bridging ancestral knowledge with science and spirituality. Together, we examine the role of elders, rites of passage, ecological consciousness, and synchronized ceremonies as pathways to healing and systemic change.This dialogue underscores that revolutionary transformation requires both inner reflection and collective action. From climate justice to community connection, from storytelling to ceremony, Prajna and David illuminate what it means to bridge tradition and modernity in a world desperate for coherence.📖 Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Opening & Introduction05:45 – The Power of Elders and Rites of Passage10:20 – Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science12:42 – The Role of Technology in Cultural Transmission15:26 – Creating Ripples of Kindness and Connection18:11 – The Journey of Remembering and Homecoming21:11 – Synchronizing Indigenous Ceremonies for Global Healing23:35 – Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Modernity48:33 – Bridging Indigenous Wisdom and Western Science51:47 – Nature’s Storytelling: The Role of the Moon54:48 – Cultivating Listening: The Call of the Elders57:17 – Reconnection: Finding Harmony in Modern Times01:04:18 – The Grace of Integration: Navigating Resistance01:18:05 – Transformative Knowledge: Love as a Way of Knowing🔑 Keywords Indigenous wisdom, elders, Prajna Horn, David Wrathall, Kaiāulu, climate change, climate justice, ecological consciousness, spirituality, rites of passage, collective intelligence, synchronized ceremonies, Indigenous knowledge, ancestral traditions, Revolutionary Social Work Podcast, NASW Conference, community healing, relational transformation, Indigenous science#IndigenousWisdom #Elders #ClimateJustice #Spirituality #RevolutionarySocialWork© Revolutionary Social Work