Wise Traditions 553: Slow Down And Receive The Earth's Medicines With Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
Nov 17, 2025
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, a curandera and herbalist educator, dives into the transformative power of the Earth’s elements. She shares her healing journey from a health crisis to embracing slow living and ancestral practices. Listeners will discover recipes like the revitalizing nopal agua fresca and ginger fire honey chews. Felicia also emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature, advocating for barefoot grounding, and the magic of indoor plants. Her insights on reclaiming traditional healing provide a refreshing reminder of the wisdom that surrounds us.
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Illness That Led To Slowing Down
- Felicia thought she had an autoimmune disease but discovered extreme stress and overwork were the cause.
- She reset by spending time at a river, sunning, sleeping better, and reconnecting with the elements.
From Healer To Restaurant Owner
- Felicia trained as a healer in her twenties and later owned a restaurant, blending cooking and traditional healing.
- Customers called her a 'kitchen curandera' because she cooked home foods while practicing curanderismo.
Colonization Silenced Ancestral Practices
- Colonization suppressed indigenous healing and food ways, pushing practices underground and stigmatizing curanderas.
- Re-indigenizing now empowers people to reclaim ancestral medicine and cultural practices.
