Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond1 Syys 2020

Being with what is with Vanessa Alexandra Wood

We're discussing working through big feelings surrounding racism and discrimination, being a woman and the power we have in our hands in this moment, being with what is, not what should be.
Vanessa Alexandra Wood a local to the Northern Rivers, born to a Peruvian Mother and Argentine Father on the border of NSW & VIC in Albury/Wodonga. As a child and young woman growing up in a predominantly white Australian culture Vanessa experiences various forms of discrimination and racism and holds these experiences tight to herself, often locked away. As an adult, mother and practitioner she revisits these big feelings and gives them room, air and space to be felt, honoured and when needed, worked through.

Vanessa is the mother of two creative and beautiful young boys and life partner to Chris. Ten years a Naturopath, Vanessa now cooks and nourishes residents in rehabilitation and recovery from addiction and mental health conditions. Vanessa’s connection to Pachamama has always been the pillar in her life and the guiding force behind her work in the shamanic realms of women’s health and beyond.

Today's guest: Vanessa Alexandra Wood

Produced, edited and presented by Annalee Atia

Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond comes to you from Bundjalung Country at Cavanbah or Byron Bay and we acknowledge with respect and reverence the Arakwal people of the Bunjulung nation, neighbouring clans and people for caring for this country since time immemorial.

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