The Digital Sisterhood
Episode Eighteen: It Started With Me
Aug 20, 2021
Sister Angelica shares her journey as the Village Aunty, discussing influential relationships and events that shaped her work as a Muslim sex health educator. Topics include childhood experiences in Detroit, breaking free from a troubled mother's influence on relationships, a shift in perspective on men, healing through dance and traditional medicine, the connection between self-love and spirituality, and the healing power of dancing and support for Muslims.
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- Sister Angelica emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-compassion as essential steps toward healing from trauma.
- Sister Angelica highlights the significance of finding internal validation through understanding the role of Allah in shaping one's identity and self-worth.
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Finding Inspiration in Sister Angelica and the Village Aunty
The podcaster discusses her introduction to Sister Angelica, also known as the Village Aunty, who inspired her with her articulate and intentional approach to self-love. Sister Angelica's use of religious teachings to discuss identity and self-love resonated with the podcaster, leading her to follow her on Instagram and eventually invite her onto the podcast. Sister Angelica shares her background growing up in Detroit, her introduction to Islam, and the journey that led her to take her Shahada in 1998.
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