Episode 56: "Ancestors in Training": Medicine, Memory, and the Stories That Keep Us Connected

Send us Fan MailWhat if medicine wasn’t just something prescribed… but something that reconnects us to ourselves?In this tender and deeply reflective episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma explore the idea of “mental medicine” after Amber’s 3D Power Pause conversation with death doula and therapist The Ancestral Healing Collective founder TaLisa Ramos.Together, they unpack grief, ancestry, storytelling, food, family, community, and the sacred question:What kind of ancestor are you becoming right now?Emma shares that medicine for her is “family, friends, and food,” while Amber reflects on the healing power of remembering our elders as people who once carried dreams too.The episode moves through conversations about: Death doulas and grief work  Emotional heaviness in today’s world  Why storytelling is medicine  Black ancestry, belonging, and identity  Remembering the dreams of our parents and grandparents  The Disney movie Coco and what it means to be remembered  Becoming “good ancestors in training” This episode is both a conversation and an invitation: to slow down, to remember, and to ask what kind of legacy we are creating through the way we love and live.In This Episode 00:32 Death Doula Explained  02:17 Youth Wellness Summit  04:03 Heavy Times and Grief  06:51 Bring Medicine Home  08:14 What Medicine Means  10:10 Family Friends Food  12:54 Ancestry Stories We Miss  20:38 Adults Had Dreams Too  26:04 Ancestors In Training  31:23 Coco and Remembering  32:12 Final Nuggets and Outro Chicken Nugget Wisdom 🍗“You gotta be a good ancestor in training.” — EmmaReflection Questions What feels like medicine to you?  What stories from your family were never fully told?  What dreams did your elders carry that you are now able to pursue?  What do you hope people remember about the way you loved?Connect with Me:Instagram: @natural_inclinationYoutube: @naturalinclinationTikTok: Amber SessomsLinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSPBluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.socialFacebook: Natural InclinationWebsite: www.aninclination.comLike, Comment, Share, EngageIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!