Ep. 59 Jandamarra Cadd - 'Deep Listening' Part ONE

Jandamarra Cadd – a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent, an aboriginal spokesperson, and an artist. An inspirational man with many stories to tell. Jandamarra speaks in beautiful metaphor, and poetry with wisdom shining so brightly, not just through his spoken word, but also through the spaces and pauses between them.  Today, we invite you to listen to what lies behind the words, it is a beauty and a story of great depth. In this episode, Alex and Jandamarra take us on a journey, rooted deep in Indigenous Australian culture. Acknowledgment of Country - What it means and the importance that lies within Connecting with Country - Ways that we can deepen our own connections to the land we live on  Trauma within Aboriginal People - Jandamarra's personal experience in navigating this Deep Listening  Part 1 of this episode begins with a conversation about Natural Birthing and Presence. Part 2 is to be released soon.  Key Moments: 0:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Fragmented Experiences in Modern Culture 11:00 - The Beauty of Woman, Disconnection from the Body and the Natural Process of Birth 14:00 - Intimate Relationships with The Moment (Presence) 15:00 - Traditional Custodians/Acknowledgment of Country  23:30 - The Idea of Separation 28:28 - Understanding Natural Lore 40:00 - Deep Listening  46:00 - Connection to Land More about Jandamarra:  Painting has been a way of life that has enabled Jandamarra to express his creativity and storytelling and in many of his paintings of the human condition, he seeks to be a peaceful voice for unity.   Jandamarra uses a variety of styles and mediums; with his unique blend of traditional aboriginal art techniques along with his own signature contemporary portraiture. With his vibrant and expressive portraitures, Jandamarra’s artwork is emotive and insightful –  and is a powerful medium to bridge the storytelling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia. https://jandamarrasart.com/ Instagram: @jandamarrasart Facebook: @Jandamarra's Art