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Somali Spirit
by Araaweelo
Somali Spirit is a podcast dedicated to exploring the depth, beauty, and resilience of Somali tradition, history, and culture. Guided by Araaweelo, each episode uncovers stories that connect the Somali experience to the wider world — from ancient trade and healing practices to poetry, spirituality, and the living wisdom of everyday life. More than history lessons, these conversations show how Somali heritage is a living compass for identity, resilience, and community today.
Episodes
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Spirit of the Season: Dayr and the Art of Letting Go
In this episode of Somali Spirit, Araweelo guides us through Dayr the Somali season of transformation — when the rains fade, the earth cools, and the soul learns to release. Bridging Somali cosmology and Chinese Feng Shui, she explores how both traditions honor the balance between activity and...
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Divine Feminine in Somali Culture
In this episode of Somali Spirit, we journey into the forgotten sacred power of the feminine in Somali culture — from prehistoric echoes in Laas Geel to the fierce riddle hidden in Araweelo’s name. We explore how women shaped myth and memory through sheeko and buraanbur, embodied divine energy in...
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The Ancient Somali Calendar
In Somali culture, time is not just hours on a clock — it is life, spirit, and ancestral memory. This episode explores the ancient Somali calendar (dayax-tiriska and amin-tiriska), where moon phases, seasonal rains, and star patterns guided pastoral migrations, harvests, and spiritual life. From...
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Somali Traditional Medicine
In our first episode, Araaweelo explores Somali traditional medicine (dhawo daqamed) — from its deep ties to ancient Egypt and the land of Punt, to the sacred resins that reached Rome, Christianity, and even Chinese medicine. We uncover the plants, herbs, and healing rituals still used by Somali...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Somali Spirit is a podcast dedicated to exploring the depth, beauty, and resilience of Somali tradition, history, and culture. Guided by Araaweelo, each episode uncovers stories that connect the Somali experience to the wider world — from ancient trade and healing practices to poetry, spirituality, and the living wisdom of everyday life. More than history lessons, these conversations show how Somali heritage is a living compass for identity, resilience, and community today.
HOSTED BY
Araaweelo
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How many episodes does Somali Spirit have?
Somali Spirit currently has 4 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Somali Spirit is a podcast dedicated to exploring the depth, beauty, and resilience of Somali tradition, history, and culture. Guided by Araaweelo, each episode uncovers stories that connect the Somali experience to the wider world — from ancient trade and healing practices to poetry, spirituality,...
How often does Somali Spirit release new episodes?
Somali Spirit has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Somali Spirit?
Somali Spirit is created and hosted by Araaweelo.
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