EP.77: Jeeti Pooni - "The Healing Has To Start Within You"

Join us for a much-needed conversation with Jeeti Pooni, a survivor, motivational speaker and author as she shares her remarkable journey of healing after trauma. Jeeti's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of advocacy. Alongside her sisters, she made history by confronting their abuser in one of Canada's highest-profile sexual abuse criminal cases. Their bravery underscores the imperative for open dialogue and support for survivors.Jeeti's experience sheds light on the pervasive issue of intergenerational trauma within our community and the importance of breaking the cycle of silence. As she aptly puts it, "In the system, it's not that we are not believed; it's that we are labeled as liars." Jeeti offers practical advice for confronting trauma, embracing vulnerability, and reclaiming one's voice.Discover more about Jeeti's acclaimed book, "The Silent Stoning," and her 2019 documentary "Because We Are Girls," as she shares insights into her advocacy work and the impact of her story on fostering cultural change.Through Jeeti's powerful insights, we are reminded of the necessity for dialogue within our communities, encouraging fathers, brothers, husbands, and sons to stand in solidarity with survivors and champion empathy and understanding. This episode is a call to action for compassion, healing, and the restoration of innocence within ourselves and our communities.Instagram: @jeetipooniLinktree - linktr.ee/JeetiPooniWebsite: jeetipooni.comBook - Silent Stoning - https://a.co/d/8Bg8yvqDocumentary - Because We Are Girls - www.nfb.ca/film/because-we-are-girls/Support the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.