EBB 293 - Decolonial Approaches to Birth and Supporting Survivors with Eri Guajardo Johnson of Birth Bruja

Evidence Based Birth®

Rebecca Dekker

Pregnancy, Health & Fitness, Childbirth, Parenting, Birth, Medicine, Kids & Family, Doula, Obstetrician, Midwife

4.6 • 978 Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2023

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I'm welcoming Eri Guajardo Johnson, the founder of Birth Bruja, a platform dedicated to decolonial approaches to healing and reproductive care. Eri, a queer, biracial, Latinx birth worker, specializes in supporting survivors of sexual violence and marginalized populations. We discuss the importance of centering Black and Indigenous wisdom, breaking down oppressive systems, and creating alternatives in the realm of birth work. Eri also shares insights on self-compassion and the practice of intimacy in their work. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how to navigate decolonial approaches to birth and healing.

Content Warning: supporting survivors of sexual assault, the impact of colonialism and racism in the context of reproductive care and healing.

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0:00.0	Hi everyone on today's podcast we're going to talk with Eric Huhardo Johnson,
0:04.8	birth worker, educator, and the founder of Birth Bruja about supporting survivors
0:09.7	and how their organization uses decolonial approaches to healing and reproductive care. Hi everyone my name is Rebecca Decker pronouns she her and I will be your
0:28.8	host for today's episode I wanted to let you know a content note that we will be talking about supporting survivors of sexual
0:35.9	assault, colonialism, and racism. If there are any other detailed content or trigger warnings,
0:41.1	we'll post them in the description or show notes that go along with this episode.
0:45.0	And now I'd like to introduce our honored guest.
0:48.0	Today I'm so excited to welcome Ari Guajardo Johnson,
0:51.0	pronouns she they.
0:53.4	Ari is a queer, biracial, Latinics birthburger who specializes in supporting survivors
0:58.5	of sexual violence and teaching care providers within the intersections of healing and reproductive care.
1:05.2	For more than 15 years, Ari has been dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault
1:10.1	and marginalized populations. She has studied indigenous Mexican and Indian
1:14.8	healing modalities to learn about mind, body, spirit, communal wellness,
1:19.1	herbalism, and food as medicine. They've taught and organized countless classes and
1:24.3	community events centered around the healing and empowerment of those
1:27.3	most marginalized in our society. Ari is the founder of Birth Bruhaha, an online educational platform devoted to
1:34.8	decolonial approaches to healing and reproductive care, where they teach and host
1:39.3	other guest facilitators. Outside of Birth Bruhah, you can find Erie teaching and speaking on panels via local
1:46.1	community organizations, nonprofits, academia, social media, and more. I'm so excited the area is here today. Welcome
1:54.3	Area to the Evidence-Based Birth Podcast. Yes, thank you so much for being
1:59.4	here and I also just had this moment of going from complete groundedness to this like holy wow.
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