Survivors Heal with Oya L. Sherrills

Survivors Heal with Oya L. Sherrills

By tackling the constructs that keep cycles of violence spinning; Survivors Heal with Oya L. Sherrills creates a niche guidebook to the grassroots conversations that have fueled the most hotly discussed political frameworks of the day. From the lived experience lens, Survivors Heal podcast unfolds the impacts of the New Survivors Movement through narrative, interviews, policy and strategies for healing and justice.

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February 21, 2023 54 mins

Zebb Hall from The Alphabet Boys podcast details the infiltration efforts of FBI informant to quell the voices of black activist in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd uprisings 

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that conn...

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In this episode we speak with LaTasha Bracks a survivor of polyvictimizations, we discuss her healing journey and the ways she has grappled with loss. We also speak with Cheryl Branch, Executive Director of LAM (LA Metropolitan Churches) as she shares her experiences in the survivor support field. 

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Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. ...

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Gaining the training for the "allegiance to love" and healing with CSSJ lead David Guizar, LAURA e.d. Adela Barajas and former Black Panther, and current national PCITI founder & trainer, Aquil Basheer.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered a...

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About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and s...

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January 20, 2023 1 min

Creator and Host Oya L. Sherrils will be back next week with a brand-new episode. Come back next week and thank you for your continued support! 

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La Tanya on building peace in honor of Nipsey; Latanya on restoring justice after violence & harm.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community...

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Prolific Peace Activist Aqeela Sherrills shares his journey and what's on the horizon for the movement.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and communit...

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This week we are releasing a mini-episode as we prepare for the holiday break. Join Oya and her mother as they have an honest, candid conversation on women's bodies. We'll be back with a full episode on January 6th! 

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and v...

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December 16, 2022 50 mins

Oya and her grandma, Mrs. Judy, relay their brief brushes with being black and missing. 

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven soluti...

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December 9, 2022 44 mins

Getting shot as teens, transforming their pain into artistry; featuring music artist 2Hungry, Kodine Dreams and tattoo artist Phillip "Rock" Lester.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestor...

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Getting shot as teens, transforming their pain into artistry; featuring music artist 2Hungry, Kodine Dreams and tattoo artist Phillip "Rock" Lester.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestor...

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Black men Batman using Citizens App to track public safety issues in the hood, bringing hope to the people returning lost loved ones.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to...

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November 18, 2022 57 mins

Cerise Castle shares about her dope work uncovering the corruption of law enforcement gangs and the impacts on Survivors of Crime.

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to pr...

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November 11, 2022 43 mins

Host Oya L Sherrills outlines the New Survivors movement and shares her four-part guide on how she's surviving rape culture. 

About Oya:

Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to priorit...

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