Liberation and Ancestral Practices

Ancestral practices are practices that have been passed down through generations, like traditions and customs. They provide structure for our lives and help us know what’s expected of us as we grow older and more mature.

In this episode, the podcast hosts, Dr. Norissa and Dr. Bukky, are joined by Cynthia Santhiago Borbon. Cynthia is a licensed psychotherapist, a coach, and a healer. Santhiago shares her insights about herself, the meaning of healing, pivotal points in her liberation journey, how she discovered her true origin story, and the meaning of ancestral reverence.

Timestamps

[00:41] How Dr. Bukky met Cynthia

[06:18] About Cynthia Santhiago Borbon

[09:25] The meaning of healing

[15:30] Pivotal points in Cynthia’s liberation journey

[17:44] How Cynthia discovered her true origin story

[22:16] Meaning of ancestral reverence

Notable Quotes

• (03:52) “The salvation of our humanity is about having us all be seen.”

• (10:39) “We don’t come to this planet with the perspective of I am less than.”

• (11:57) “A liberated person is someone who is able to judge themselves separate and apart from the ways in which we are socialized to think about ourselves.”

• (13:05) “We are always in the process of healing.”

• (20:37) “We are not worshiping ancestors, we are remembering our ancestors, their legacy and who we come from.”

• (26:06) “What we need in our healing process is to know we are not alone.”

• (28:09) “When we know that we are not moving alone, we can feel more dedicated and committed to something.”

Relevant Links

Connect with our guest Cynthia Santhiago Borbon

Linked In: linkedin.com/in/cynthiasantiagoborbon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiasantiagoborbon/

Website: https://www.cynthiasantiagoborbon.com/

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Connect with Dr. Norissa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.norissawilliams/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norissa-williams-97401868/

Connect with Dr. Bukky

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukky-kolawole-psyd-5a08449/

Radical Remembering is a podcast about the liberating power of ancestral memory, resistance, healing, and transformation. It's about working with the lessons of our ancestors to transform your life and community. Each episode will leave you with intimate knowledge of the liberation process, sprinkle a little healing magic, and leave you with wisdom for your journey. Thank you for listening to the Radical Remembering podcast! Listen to our next podcast and tell a friend about us.