Caring for Self, Caring for Community: Lessons in Leadership with Tanaya Winder

Mother Earth Medicine Podcast

Mother Earth Medicine Podcast
Caring for Self, Caring for Community: Lessons in Leadership with Tanaya Winder
Jul 22, 2026 Season 1 Episode 4
Lyla June / Aimee Roberson / Cultural Survival

In Episode 4, co-host Lyla June Johnston (Diné/Tsétsêhéstâhese) speaks with Tanaya Winder (Shoshone, Ute, Diné, and Paiute), an accomplished author, singer-songwriter, poet, and motivational speaker, about burn out and working from our heart’s purpose. Tanaya combines storytelling, singing, and poetry to delve into themes of healing, love, and discovering one's purpose—what she calls "heartwork," as a form of medicine and encourages individuals to harness their voices as a source of power.  

Don't miss this conversation! Listen to “Caring for Self, Caring for Community: Lessons in Leadership with Tanaya Winder.”  To learn more about her work, visit: www.tanayawinder.com
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