Calling On Ancestral Wisdom with Dr. Jeanine L. Williams
In this episode, Dr. Asia welcomes Jeanine L. Williams, PhD, a retired educator turned ancestral medicine woman, for a powerful conversation about liberation, sovereignty, and healing beyond academia. Dr. Williams shares her journey through higher education, the challenges of navigating oppressive systems, and the importance of community care and ancestral wisdom.
Together, they discuss the need for Black educators to reclaim their wholeness, set boundaries, and embrace self-care.
The episode offers inspiration and practical advice for anyone seeking healing, empowerment, and a deeper connection to their roots.
In this episode, Dr. Asia welcomes Jeanine L. Williams, PhD, a retired educator turned ancestral medicine woman, for a powerful conversation about liberation, sovereignty, and healing beyond academia. Dr. Williams shares her journey through higher education, the challenges of navigating oppressive systems, and the importance of community care and ancestral wisdom.
Together, they discuss the need for Black educators to reclaim their wholeness, set boundaries, and embrace self-care.
The episode offers inspiration and practical advice for anyone seeking healing, empowerment, and a deeper connection to their roots.
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Peace out,
Dr. Asia Lyons
Jeanine Latoya Williams
Ancestral Medicine Woman
Dr. Jeanine L. Williams is a former educator and scholar who served in universities for over two decades before answering an ancestral call to healing. Today, as an Ancestral Medicine Woman and founder of Ancestors Bosom, she helps others restore balance to spirit, mind, and body through spiritual herbalism, intuitive guidance, and ancestral remembrance. Jeanine’s transition from academia to ancestral medicine reflects her ongoing commitment to the wellness and liberation of Black communities—work that continues to honor the teachers, healers, and truth-tellers who came before her.
