Send us a textIt is not possible to speak Wellness, Well-being and Black women and not talk about African spirituality. Today, my guest and sangoma Nokulinda Mkhize Horwood discusses her profession, her own practice, her observations of changing attitudes towards sangomas over the past 13 year's since her initiation and some of the challenges she still faces in her work. Nokulinda is known as @noksangoma on social media and she's also well-known for her often sold-out talks, Gogo Speaks. Judging by the popularity of these talks, not only is she providing a much needed service, but she is part of the zeitgeist of the de-colonial movement of young South Africans. Her presence and visibility are both  liberating and deeply necessary for her peers. Our discussion covers everything, from the role of family in spiritual well-being, alienation and anxiety in the city, capitalism-induced spiritual crises in South African urbanites,  Covid-19, Nokulinda's own well-being and how it's changed her approach to life in general and her practice as a sangoma. It might all sound serious, but it's a fun conversation and we do get super silly at the end of the conversation. You will love it! You can find Nokulinda's book, Ancestory here.GLOSSARY OF TERMSIndumba - A sangoma’s healing room, traditionally a hut. It is nonetheless a sacred space. Amatwasa - Initiates training to become sangomas Ukufemba - a healing process designed to trap and remove negative energies and/or evil spirits uMgidi - celebratory ceremonyAmasiko - cultural ustomsUbuntu - I am because we are Ubungoma - a spiritual callingSupport the showNEWSLETTER, stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletterSUPPORT this work so that we can keep it free. Become a MONTHLY SUPPORTER LISTEN ON Apple and Spotify FOLLOW US ON Instagram and Facebook

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