You Voted: The Healing Power of Storytelling - New Episode!
Replay episode #1 was thanks to your votes
Coming on the heels of the 50th landmark episode of La Vida Más Chévere, I let all you fabulous readers vote on what to re-release in December.
Because there were 2 topics tied for second place, I asked the Instagram and TikTok communities to weigh in. And with that we got a tie-breaker with the re-release of Storytelling is Medicine, now retitled to The Healing Power of Storytelling and Reframing Motherhood with Talia Molé.
Why retitle? Something something SEO…
Why re-release old episodes at all? Like I mention at the top of this episode, I have 3 reasons. First, it's December which is a good time to reflect back on what's come to pass. Second, is that it's also the holidays, and we all deserve a little break. This is mine.
Third, the reason I need a break is that I'm still technically not done moving in here in Puerto Rico. So I need a little more time to properly produce new content. Which you’ll enjoy in 2024!
It feels really weird to be using that number already. 2023 was full of so many peaks and valleys. It was one of the biggest rollercoaster years of my life, and yet I’m not quite ready for it to be over.
With all that pre-amble, here’s the episode the audience chose for this week:
The Healing Power of Storytelling and Reframing Motherhood with Talia Molé
Storyteller Talia Molé, an activist, anthropologist, and artist, shares her journey confronting societal pressures, the impact of language on reproductive rights, and her mission to redefine motherhood. From fighting for a hysterectomy to battling for debt forgiveness, Talia is a powerhouse.
In this re-released episode, we dive deep into the significance of storytelling, dismantling patriarchal narratives, and celebrating various forms of motherhood and family.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Embracing the concept of "child-free" over "childless" empowers individuals to recognize their freedom and choice, instead of framing their lives as lacking something.
Challenging the dominant narrative of motherhood involves elevating diverse forms of motherhood, resisting societal restrictions, and sustaining life through creative practices.
Through storytelling and artistic expression, individuals can advocate for bodily autonomy and work towards social change, offering healing and support to their communities.
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