About this episodeQueen Afua discusses the 20th anniversary of her book 'Sacred Woman,' emphasizing that African natural lifesty…AI summary
Queen Afua discusses the 20th anniversary of her book 'Sacred Woman,' emphasizing that African natural lifestyle and holistic healing are ancient traditions rather than new age trends. She outlines a comprehensive approach to healing that includes dietary changes, ancestral altar work, and emotional release, asserting that women are the primary healers of their families and communities.
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African Natural Lifestyle: Queen Afua argues that practices like yoga, reiki, and herbalism are not 'new age' but are ancient African techniques that have been suppressed. She states, 'it's as old as antiquity as old as the the mountains there's old air the gold is of the ocean'.
The Altar as Self: Spiritual altar work is redefined as a reflection of the self. She explains, 'we are walking office we are temples we are shrines we are the church we are that is what i say to the sake of women', meaning the altar represents the individual's inner divinity and needs.
Colon Health as Foundation: Gut health is presented as critical for overall wellness. She notes, 'the average person is carrying 5-10 pounds of waste in their colon with parasites', linking constipation and waste buildup to skin issues, respiratory problems, and emotional toxicity.
Women as Healers: The conversation positions women as the central figures in community healing. Afua states, 'we are the women who lighten the darkness we have come to lighten the darkness it is lightened we have overcome the destroyers'.
Generational Trauma and Healing: There is a focus on healing 400 years of trauma from slavery. She mentions, 'they stole us and we're still in us they told our culture our language our traditions our ways our medicine but it's still in us'.
Unity vs. Separation: Unity is described as a strength and separation as a weakness used to keep people divided. She says, 'unity is for the strong and separation is for the weak'.
Dietary Transition: A gradual approach to diet is recommended, moving from heavy meats to plant-based proteins. She advises, 'cut back and then move into chicken and fish organic when it and then bring in the vegan plant-based proteins'.
Green Food Power: Chlorophyll-rich foods are highlighted for their ability to shift energy and heal. Afua describes herself as a 'chlorophyllia' and recommends a 'three-day green day' with avocados, limes, kale, and echinacea to repair the immune system.
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“we are the women who lighten the darkness we have come to lighten the darkness it is lightened we have overcome the destroyers”
▶ 7:28Queen Afua reciting an affirmation from her book to emphasize the healing power of women.
“i'm not healing anyone but nature is healing all of us i'm just tapped into nature”
▶ 8:07Explaining her role as a conduit for natural healing rather than the source of healing itself.
“you're putting before yourself who you are what you need what to lift you up... you're putting before yourself who you are what you need what to lift you up or you also could be a candle the candle represents that you're creating life”
▶ 14:17Defining the purpose of an altar as a mirror of one's inner self and spiritual needs.
“the average person is carrying 5-10 pounds of waste in their colon with parasites because we're eating substance that is not food”
▶ 24:25Highlighting the physical consequences of consuming processed or non-nutritious food.
“if you heal the heart then you also heal the wound we have a lot of emotional issues that we're carrying from generation to generations”
▶ 9:30Connecting emotional trauma from historical slavery to physical health issues like heart disease.
Chapters & Sections (32)▼
0:00Welcoming Queen Afua to Sway in the Morningchapter3
0:00Welcoming Queen Afua to Sway in the Morning
2:15Gratitude and Appreciation for Sway's Teachings
3:46Celebration of African Women's Resilience
5:16African Natural Lifestyle and Women's Empowermentchapter1
5:16African Natural Lifestyle and Women's Empowerment
9:35Healing and Empowerment of African Womenchapter4
9:35African Women's Healing Legacy Revival
11:36Spiritual Identity and Ancestor Worship
13:26Spirituality and Personal Growth Through Symbolism
14:35Spiritual Healing and Cleansing Practices
15:47Unity and Liberation from Separationchapter3
15:47Unity and Liberation from Separation
17:34Healing and Self-Growth through Non-Judgment
19:37Empowerment and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
21:40Gratitude and Love for Family and Healingchapter2
21:40Love and Gratitude for Family and Healing
24:07Colon Health and Gut Regulation
25:43Natural Asthma Relief through Diet and Lifestylechapter3
25:43Natural Asthma and Eczema Treatment Methods
27:37Natural Healing and Plant-Based Diet
30:24Benefits of a Green Diet and Lifestyle
32:40Asthma and Natural Healing Remedies Discussedchapter3
32:40Asthma and Natural Remedies Discussion
34:34Supporting Elders in Supporting Youth
37:40Healing and Connection with Elders and Youth
39:07Healing from Trauma and Relationship Struggleschapter5
39:07Coping with Trauma and Relationship Impact
41:10Heart Congestion and Relationship Issues
42:57Healing and Forgiveness for Emotional Trauma
45:31Celebrity Interview with Queen Mother Afua
46:51Celebrity Congratulates Lauren London on Her Day
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