In this episode of Healing Generations, Cisco Gallardo engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vanessa Cerda, who shares her transformative journey from struggles with addiction to becoming a success coach for formerly incarcerated individuals. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community, ancestral teachings, and personal healing as pathways to empowerment. Vanessa reflects on her family dynamics, the impact of her upbringing, and her commitment to helping others navigate their own healing journeys. The episode concludes with insights on advocacy, the significance of being seen and heard, and the vital role of support systems in fostering resilience and growth.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
07:43 Vanessa's Journey: From Struggles to Healing
18:12 Finding Purpose Through Community Work
24:50 Navigating Personal Growth and Family Healing
29:27 The Role of Advocacy in Healing
35:08 Advice for the Next Generation
38:24 Closing Thoughts and Resources
To learn more about Healing Urban Barrios, visit: https://www.healingurbanbarrios.org/ and https://www.instagram.com/healingurbanbarrios/
To follow Vanessa's journey, visit: https://www.instagram.com/jadelove5/
To learn more about the Brotherhood of Elders, visit: https://brotherhoodofelders.net/
And to learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit:
Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/laculturacura
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network
Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org
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