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Iya Affo

Culturalist and Historical Trauma consultant, trauma specialist, and descendant of traditional healers from Bénin. Serves on the Arizona ACEs Consortium Executive Board and is founder of the Heal Historical Trauma Culture & Indigenous Wellness Academy.

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Feb 27, 2025 • 54min

#21 A Hunger for Wholeness: Iya Affo (Encore)

Iya Affo, a Culturalist and Historical Trauma consultant from Bénin, shares her rich heritage and insights on healing. She highlights the often-overlooked concept of historical trauma and its effects on mental health within the BIPOC community. The discussion dives into reclaiming identity through ancestral roots and the transformative power of rituals. Iya contrasts Western trauma understanding with traditional practices while emphasizing the importance of community connections and intuitive knowledge for holistic healing. She passionately advocates for harmonizing traditional and Western medicine to foster true wellness.