As Real as it Gets: Birth, Death & Friendship with Bone Healer Shaman and Doula Ssanyu Birigwa

Today’s journey begins on a deep dive with Ssanyu Birigwa, a Narrative Medicine Clinician, Indigenous Bone Healer and Adjunct Professor for the Master of Science Narrative Medicine program at Columbia University. With over 15 years of experience in community health, Ssanyu is also the visionary co-founder of Narrative Bridge, a firm specializing in narrative medicine training. Celebrated for her insights into the nexus of health and spirituality, Ssanyu champions self-healing through integrated storytelling techniques, such as her innovative Pause3 method. Awarded the 2016-2017 Columbia University Narrative Medicine Fellowship, she has shared her expertise on global stages, including the Sorbonne Université Paris, and has collaborated with revered institutions like John Hopkins and NYU. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode: Be a part of a super intimate, raw conversation between two devoted friends Ssanyu’s work as a Doula & how her Indigenous bone healer roots and Master’s Degree are uniquely amplifying this current Doula calling The latest from her father’s village in Uganda and how you can make a trip there with her soon Why it’s important to remember babies are born Sovereign The powerful initiations and insistence of authenticity and truth that spirit babies bring to your life Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com. Discover more about Ssanyu, her projects, and her booking details at ssanyubirigwa.com. This episode was made possible by KA! Enjoy their Kanna plant medicine products and other special offers using the discount code CEREMONYCIRCLE at

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As Real as it Gets: Birth, Death & Friendship with Bone Healer Shaman and Doula Ssanyu Birigwa is an episode from Ceremony Circle by Alyson Charles.

This episode is 01:14:36 long.

This episode was published on Nov 15, 2023.

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