Native Dads: Recovery through Reconnection Part 2Native Dads: Recovery through Reconnection Part 2
Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery
Native Dads: Recovery through Reconnection Part 2
17:01•6 Sept 2023
Native Dads Network: Reconnecting Through Cultural Healing
Episode Overview
- Albert Tidman shares the inspiring story behind the founding of the Native Dads Network
- Insights into the barriers faced by Native American men in accessing treatment
- Emphasis on intergenerational healing and cultural integration for wellness
- Resilient wisdom and hopeful vision for those on the journey of recovery
- Significance of supporting indigenous fathers and families through culturally centered healing
“The road of life, we call it Walking This Red Road, where we lay it on the foundation of culture, honor, and ceremonial practice for all human beings. It could be burdensome at times. It could be a blessing at times.”
How do indigenous fathers find their way back to wellness amidst intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief? In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host Andrew Williams sits down with Albert Tidman, a wellness counselor for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and chairman of the Native Dads Network. Tidman shares the moving story of how the Native Dads Network was founded to support indigenous fathers and families by embracing culturally centered healing practices and sacred wisdom.
The conversation sheds light on the unique barriers Native American men face in accessing treatment and underscores the importance of cultural integration and intergenerational healing. Tidman's reflections offer a powerful message of resilience and hope, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is.
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