Listen "#11 Something is Rotten in Denmark: Indigenous Parenting Genius vs. Colonial Control"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we’re diving into the genius that is indigenous parenting - and also discussing a currently unfolding heartbreaking case of a baby being taken from her mother because of racist attitudes belonging far far away in the past. I’ll take you through some of the mind-blowing insights I got from the book Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff. This book honestly completely changed the way I think about parenting - for the better! If you've ever wondered what else there is to indigenous parenting - apart from "it takes a village", you’re going to love this part. Here’s the link if you want to check it out for yourself: Hunt, Gather, Parent on Goodreads Then we’ll get into the story covered in this must-read Guardian article. It follows Keira Alexandra Kronvold and her battle to keep her baby girl Zammi in the face of shocking, colonial-style bureaucracy. Warning: it’s a tough read, but these are the stories we absolutely need to talk about. Guardian article: ‘The nurse told me I couldn’t keep my baby’: how a controversial Danish ‘parenting test’ separated a Greenlandic woman from her children This episode goes beyond just parenting. It’s about how entire cultures and individual lives are affected when deep, lived wisdom is brushed aside by those in power. It’s also about how we can change our attitude toward children and ourselves for the better - helping us heal generational wounds. This is an important message whether you’re a parent, thinking about becoming one, or wanting to get better at nurturing your own inner child.If this resonates with you and you’d like a little extra unconditional love and inspiration, make sure you sign up for my newsletter on my website, you’ll get updates when new episodes come out and access to all my very powerful free resources, like my Digital Detox and the "How to Turn your Inner Critic into your Greatest Supporter"-workshop! Visit yoursara.com to get your weekly dose of unconditional love.Thank you so much for listening and being part of this important conversation. I truly love hearing from you, so feel free to reach out, leave a review, or share this episode with someone who might enjoy it!
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