Healing, Grief & Learning From The Bees: Michelle C. Johnson – Into Healing S2, Ep.7

Into Healing with Mira Kaddoura

Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, practitioner, racial equity consultant, and intuitive healer. In this episode, she shares her powerful journey through grief, healing, and transformation. Michelle explores the deep traumas rooted in societal injustices and offers insight into the spiritual practices that have guided her work with individuals in crisis. She emphasizes the vital role of community, nature, and ancestral wisdom in personal and collective healing. With a passion for beekeeping, Michelle draws meaningful parallels between the lives of honeybees and human experiences, reflecting on adaptability, collective responsibility, and the quiet strength of selflessness. Through her story, she invites listeners to reflect on the importance of communal healing, spiritual connection, and the unseen ways we contribute to a better world.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Dominant Cultural Norms
00:40 Meet Michelle Cassandra Johnson
01:07 Michelle's Personal Journey into Healing
07:22 Navigating Racial Trauma and Healing
13:05 Understanding Dominant Culture and Systems
18:04 Actions for Creating a New System
22:02 The Importance of Community
37:19 Reconnecting with Lineage and Ancestors
48:11 Expansive Beings and Earthly Conditions
48:31 Teachings from the Bhagavad Gita
51:29 Connecting with Spirit
55:28 Understanding and Processing Grief
59:35 The Importance of Collective Grief
01:18:40 Lessons from Bees
01:27:52 A Guided Breathing Practice
01:32:46 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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Website: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/
📚 Episode References:
We Heal Together by Michelle C. Johnson: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/we-heal-together
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