This episode of Healing Generations features Frankie Ramos sharing her healing journey, cultural teachings, and the impactful work of CURYJ. It explores resilience, community organizing, and the importance of cultural roots in healing.

Learn more about CURYJ at: https://curyj.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curyj510
To contact Frankie, email: framos@curyj.org

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
08:22 Frankie Free Ramos: A Journey Through Healing
14:03 Cultural Teachings and Healing Traditions
19:56 Resilience and Passing on Teachings
29:46 Self-Discovery Through the Healing Process
36:10 The Unexpected Journey
39:00 The Importance of Community in Healing
42:05 Transformative Listening in Relationships
46:01 CURYJ Communities: A Movement for Change

And to learn more about the National Compadres Network, visit:
Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/
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Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

This episode features a heartfelt reflection on the past year, highlighting personal growth, community connections, and the importance of sacredness and gratitude. Hosts Alejandro and Ariel share stories about their families, youth they work with, and honoring women during this Women's History Month, emphasizing healing and community resilience.

To contact Alejandro, email: alejandro.ozuna@compadresnetwork.org

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:29 Celebrating Achievements and Positive Experiences

10:33 Honoring Women in Our Lives

17:12 Rediscovering Sacredness and Self-Care

23:24 Highlighting Youth and Their Growth

31:40 Looking Ahead: Future of the Podcast

37:06 Closing Thoughts on Community and Gratitude

And to learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit:

Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network

Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

This episode of Healing Generations features Israel Salazar Villa, who shares his journey from East Salinas through incarceration to healing and cultural reconnection. Topics include the impact of systemic barriers, the power of cultural traditions, and the importance of resilience and community support in healing. Israel shares his journey of healing, purpose, and community impact. He discusses the importance of grace, resilience, and collective action in transforming lives and communities.

California Alliance for Youth & Community Justice website: https://www.transformjusticeca.org/

To contact Israel, email: Israel@caycj.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:14:50 Israel Villa's Background and Roots

00:44:28 Carrying Sacred Items and Cultural Strengths

01:10:20 Israel's Healing Process and Discovering Purpose

01:22:19 Community Impact and Legislative Victories

01:39:34 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

And to learn more about the National Compadres Network, visit:

Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network

Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org