RETURN TO LIFE
An Indigenous approach to mental health, healing, and relationships.
It’s fresh, light, citrusy, and packed with anti-inflammatory properties. I actually made this because I am soooo sore from yesterdays yoga practice and both ginger and turmeric can help reduce that. Ingredients 1 orange 1 banana, preferably frozen 1-2 inch fresh ginger 1 tsp turmeric powder (or if you have fresh, add that) 1 cup […]
The whole reason this Kumquat Kale Salad came to life was because one of my neighbors has this giant kumquat tree and I wanted to figure out a way to cook with them. It was driving me insane with how much was being wasted and there’s just so many kumquats a girl can eat just […]
Okay I have a confession to make, this is actually a section from one of my (and my girl Noelle’s) ebooks, 30 Day Body Project ll – Smoothies. But there was just no way I couldn’t share this with all of you because… ONE, it’s ridiculously easy…. TWO, it’s way more delicious than store bought and […]
I made this açai bowl one day when I couldn’t stop daydreaming about Hawaii, probably because my hibiscus plant was in full bloom. INGREDIENTS 1 Pineapple 1 Açaí frozen pack 1/2 frozen banana Frozen berries Banana Coconut milk Granola Raw honey or Agave Edible flowers (optional) HOW TO Place the pineapple in the refrigerator upside […]
Over on Instagram today, I started talking about the amount of junk food I used to eat and that I used to think it was the easy way because let’s face it, it’s very very accessible. I’ve been having conversations with my family and friends lately about this, that we have turned into such an […]
I LOVE this (cold) soup so much. It’s refreshing and healthy but feels like comfort food even though it’s jammed packed with antioxidants. Native to southern Spain’s Andalusia, it has a smell that takes me right back to childhood memories of growing up in Europe. There are different variations to this specialty, but this is […]
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Hello, my name is Mandy Martini –– Kvyen (Moon) Chihuailaf (Mist spreading over a lake).
I'm a Mapuche writer and teacher, founder of SLG- an online school and community that has helped members in over 40 countries heal from the effects of stress and trauma using Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
My goal is to help you live a life you can't wait to wake up to every morning.
Your support helps me help my family and our community in terms of contributing to legal fees, shelters for survivors of violence, rebuilding efforts, and food scarcity.
Chaltü may, thank you.
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Recognized and featured by the global non-profit CRISIS TEXT LINE as an "Indigenous Mental Health Leader to follow and learn from."
Have you ever noticed that no matter where you turn, you always hear the same perspective and beliefs on how we should understand life and healing?
Rarely (or never) is there any room for what Indigenous knowledge and perspectives can teach us.
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