Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz (Tewa/Xicana) is a curandera, indigenous foods activist, and natural foods chef whose work is deeply rooted in the healing properties of all earth medicines.
In this episode, we’re speaking on the topic of postpartum wellness, specifically la cuarentena - the period of postpartum recovery roughly 40 days of healing after childbirth. There is a version of the cuarentena in many cultures and Felicia shares her personal experience with the “4th trimester,” how she weaves in Ayurveda with Traditional Mexican knowledge, plus practical tips Felicia recommends for amplifying healing and setting yourself up for the most nourishing postpartum possible. We also have an important discussion around the title of Curandera and the power of honoring these sacred times in breaking ancestral & intergenerational trauma.
Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss:
Felicia’s path into becoming a Curandera and her mission of sharing ancestral medicine with her community
Her ancestral lineage, discovering aspects of her lineage previously unknown and her reclamation process
An important discussion around the concept of Curandera, how to honor the use of these titles, and the problematic phenomenon of “plastic” shamans, curanderas, etc
Felicia shares the depth and sacredness of becoming a medicine person - and how it’s a lifelong process + commitment for her
The “4th trimester” known as La Cuarentena and Felicia’s personal experience with the postpartum period
How Felicia weaves in lightness, fun and humor into her teachings
Felicia’s advice for planning a healing postpartum experience, and the importance of supportive relationships in this time
The big mind-shifts required to set yourself up for a healing postpartum, and some of the biggest challenges Felicia sees people face during this time
Practical tips Felicia recommends for amplifying healing and setting yourself up for the most nourishing postpartum possible
The power of honoring these sacred times in breaking ancestral & intergenerational trauma
How Felicia blends in Ayurveda and Traditional Mexican Knowledge beautifully together as complimentary indigenous systems
The basic nutritional recommendations that Felicia found to be true across many different cultures for postpartum
Foods and herbs to bring in and avoid during this period, and other considerations for new mothers
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NOURISHED MAMÁ :: Tips + recipe suggestions during la cuarentena
Resources
Cihuapactli Collective will be hosting the 4th Ancestral Womb Wellness Gathering (AWWG): Honoring Our Life Cycles on February 29, 2020 at the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center
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