When Art Remembers: Healing Ancestral Trauma with Kwame Akoto-Bamfo and Fiona Duncanson

In this episode of the Energy Diagnostics Podcast, hosts Joy Adler and Dan Zavadil welcome guests Kwame Akoto-Bamfo and Fiona Duncanson. Kwame, a Ghanaian multidisciplinary artist and educator, is renowned for his work in healing ancestral wounding and advocating for racial equality through art. He discusses his powerful installations, including the Nkyinkyim Museum and the Ancestor Project in Ghana, which aim to provide healing and reconnect people of African descent with their roots. Fiona, a filmmaker and graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, shares her experiences collaborating with Kwame to document and support his mission. Together, they explore the profound impact of their work and the ongoing journey of healing from the transatlantic slave trade. Listeners are invited to learn more about their upcoming events and projects, including an Ancestor Veneration Ceremony in Ghana.00:47 Special Guests: Fiona and Kwame02:13 Welcome to Energy Diagnostics Podcast03:09 Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: Art and Activism05:44 Fiona Duncanson: Filmmaking and Healing09:25 The Ancestor Project and Healing Ceremonies25:29 The Blank Slate Monument50:22 Final Thoughts and Upcoming EventsKwame's WebsiteNkyinkyim MuseumBlank Slate MonumentLegacy MuseumYour Hosts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joy Adler Alternative Healing Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joy Adler Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan Zavadil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you've enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and consider leaving us a positive review. Thank you!