Show Notes
Recorded live at The Eternal Song Seven Day Film Premiere summit with Indigenous voices.
Donna Kerridge, a Rongoā Māori practitioner from Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand, shares insights into her journey bridging Māori traditional medicine and the Western healthcare system. Kerridge discusses the challenges and beauty of indigenous healing practices, emphasizing the significance of connection to nature, ancestral knowledge, and the balance between the physical and spiritual realms. She reflects on her experience watching the film Eternal Song and the necessity of truth in storytelling. Through her work and this conversation, Kerridge elucidates the importance of understanding one's place in nature and the universe to achieve true wellbeing. Hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo.
Topics
00:00 Introduction to Donna Kerridge
00:58 Reflecting on the Film's Impact
03:45 Understanding Rongoā Māori
06:10 The Concept of Wellbeing in Rongoā Māori
10:55 Healing Practices and Patterns of Disease
20:19 The Importance of Ancestry and Connection
22:37 Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science
29:47 Challenges of Being a Healer in Modern Times
32:18 Exploring the Pillars of Ru Māori
33:42 Connecting with the Spiritual Realm
36:30 Healing Through Nature
43:28 Respect and Indigenous Knowledge
45:41 Bridging Western and Indigenous Medicine
52:28 The Role of Ancestral Knowledge
56:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
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