Queer kittens this episode is one for the books! This week we share sacred space with the host of  “A Little Juju Podcast w/ Juju Bae”.  Juju (She/her) is an Oshún Priestess, author, star on the Emmy/GLAAD nominated Hulu series “Living For The Dead”, and an all-around “bad bitch witch”. 

In this episode, Juju discusses the impact of colonialism as a child growing up in Baltimore, and how de-colonizing her spiritual practices led her to find her voice.  She talks about her connection to her Ancestors, and how this has greatly impacted her wellness, her work as a healer and her role as an educator on spiritual traditions of the Black Diaspora.

We also discuss her upcoming book, 'The Book of Juju: Africana Spirituality for Healing, Liberation, and Self-Discovery” aimed at empowering readers to engage with their ancestral spiritual practices in order to find healing, liberation and self-discovery. 

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? Pre-order “The Book of Juju” HERE

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Embracing Radical Acceptance and Belonging
00:59 Introducing the Voices Behind the Podcast
01:46 Juju Bae: A Journey into African Diasporan Religions
02:20 The Power of Listening and Personal Stories
03:33 Exploring Spirituality and Relationships
06:10 Juju's Personal Journey: From Quiet Child to Spiritual Educator
09:18 Navigating Identity and Culture in School
15:46 Finding Healing Through Ancestral Connections
22:30 Understanding Ancestral Relationships and Queerness
25:46 The Impact of Authenticity on Depression and Ancestral Healing
27:09 Healing Generational Trauma and Spiritual Exhaustion
28:00 Finding Balance and Listening to Ancestors
28:34 Protecting Your Energy: A Bartender's Mantra
29:27 Discovering and Embracing Spiritual Gifts
30:03 Journey into Adulthood: Embracing Spiritual Gifts
32:15 Living for the Dead: A Unique Paranormal Show
33:27 Maintaining Calm in the Face of the Paranormal
36:46 The Power of Community Support
38:55 Writing 'The Book of Juju': A Serendipitous Journey
43:59 Navigating Spirituality as LGBTQ+
46:36 Radical Acceptance and Self-Care
48:04 Connecting with Juju Bae

WELLNESS RESOURCES:
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THE TEAM:
♊ Host: V (All Pronouns Accepted) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠
♑ Executive Producer: Stevie Cua (All Pronouns Accepted) ⁠@steviesees⁠
♋ Producer: Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠
♈ Associate Producer: Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠

CONNECT:
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Podcast produced by ⁠pukapuka. Cover photo by Niko Storment. Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).  Episode transcripts available by email request⁠.

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