Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanity

Part 3 Transforming Trauma with Amikaeyla Gaston

January 16, 2023 Osha Hayden / Amikaeyla Gaston Season 7 Episode 45
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanity
Part 3 Transforming Trauma with Amikaeyla Gaston
Show Notes

In Part 3 Osha and Amikaeyla talk about how we can transform the lead of hate or despair to the gold of love and peace. Amikaeyla shares more about how she healed herself from the trauma of a hate crime that led to years of rehabilitation. How do you reorient yourself after a painful, traumatizing experience? It is how we move on that defines us, is it not?

With so much hatred and division being drummed up by certain media channels, it’s refreshing to hear the positive stories that connect us as human beings inhabiting this beautiful earth together. You’ll hear the story of how an Iraqi refugee woman’s paralyzing trauma was transformed through Amikaeyla’s healing song and presence. And a special bonus: you’ll hear Amikaeyla singing Parana E - Taking it to the Streets.


About Amikaeyla Gaston

Proclaimed as one of the “purest contemporary voices” by National Public Radio (NPR), Amikaeyla is a public keynote speaker, performer, educator, and author. She travels the world serving as a Cultural Arts Ambassador for the State Department and is the Founder of the International Cultural Arts and Healing Sciences Institute (ICAHSI) and co-Executive Director for World-Trust.org  Educational Services Organization. 

Appearing internationally on Television, Radio, and Film with appearances on PBS, HBO and the Sundance Film Festival, Amikaeyla is the winner of twelve WAMMY Awards for Best Jazz, World, and Urban Contemporary Vocalist.

Learn more:  https://amikaeyla.com/

Watch Amikaeyla’s Ted Talk to see how transformation happens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw09D3GJrAE

Follow Amikaeyla on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Amikaeyla/100063624638333/

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If you enjoyed this show, please leave a positive review and share with your friends. Thank you! Osha