A Conversation on Colonialism, Trauma, and Collective Power with Ashira Darwish | A2 THE SHOW #545

Ashira Darwish is a motivational speaker, film director, and the creator of Active Meditation, a trauma-healing modality combining Sufi and Kundalini practices. She specializes in trauma therapy for Palestinians, emphasizing collective healing and the power of activism and storytelling. In our conversation, she discussed the desecration of nature and land by colonial forces, the disruption of intergenerational knowledge, and the importance of solidarity in the fight for liberation. She also critiqued the rise of talk therapy as a substitute for community support and highlighted how colonialism and individualization suppress collective healing practices. As the director of Where Olive Trees Live, Ashira shares stories of resilience, offering a hopeful vision for Palestinian liberation and the importance of healing through unity. 👉 IG: @premashira 👉 Website: https://www.ashirapremrachana.com/ 👉Visit our website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:48 - Colonial desecration of land 10:12 - Palestinian resilience stories 15:00 - Colonization's impact on knowledge transfer 19:40 - Thoughts on liberation and solidarity 25:11 - Empathy for Israelis under external influence 30:42 - Prediction of Israel’s moral and financial downfall 35:09 - Sunni-Shia political shifts 40:39 - Activism and storytelling for trauma healing 45:03 - Global suppression of free speech 50:30 - Critique of Western isolation and reliance on talk therapy 55:51 - How colonialism stifles collective healing 🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.    / @a2theshow   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3r... 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktree https://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉Instagram:   / a2theshow   👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.co