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Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara

Reconnecting with Gogo Khanyakude

Nov 29, 2023
Dr. Tara chats with Gogo Khanyakude, a queer two-spirit sangoma and traditional healer from South Africa. They discuss embracing African spirituality, reconnecting with nature, and the transformative nature of shadow work. They also explore fluidity in gender identity and the power of ancestral wisdom in personal growth.
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  • African spirituality offers wisdom and practices to reconnect with ancestral roots and find solutions to modern challenges.
  • Embracing femininity as a source of strength and resilience can lead to a deeper wisdom and connection with oneself, nature, and the world.

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Understanding Sanghoma and African Spiritual Traditions

Sanghoma is a term used to describe a person of song, dance, and drum in African languages. It is rooted in African spirituality and embodies the use of music and movement for healing and connection with ancestral realms. The Sanghoma utilizes song and dance to receive messages, conduct divination, and provide healing through sound. Each Sanghoma has a unique calling, such as divination, working with earth medicines, guiding others through initiation, or bridging indigenous wisdom with modern spaces. African spirituality and cultural traditions offer a wealth of wisdom and practices that can help individuals reconnect with their ancestral roots, gain empowerment, and find solutions to modern challenges.

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