Ralph Sara
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Yaari Walker - Episode 131
Yaari Walker - Episode 131
Yaari Walker - Episode 131
Monday 27th May 2024
Join Yaari Walker as she shares her journey from trauma to sobriety, cultural healing, and acting in 'True Detective' on The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast.
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56 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
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Healing
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Get the buttons here!Yaari Walker: Paddling Against the Wind to Find Sobriety and Strength
Episode Overview
- Yaari Walker shares her 12-year sobriety journey and the release of her new book on The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast.
- The episode delves into Yaari's experience with child abuse, substance misuse, and domestic violence.
- Yaari highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and communication in healing and recovery.
- She discusses her spiritual experiences and the challenges faced as an Indigenous woman on her path to healing.
- Yaari's story offers hope and resilience to those struggling with similar issues, inspiring listeners to speak up and seek help.
Give yourself permission to heal and speak because it's going to help so many people. Not only is it going to help the writer, but it's also going to help the readers.
Imagine growing up in the remote village of Savoonga, Alaska, and facing a whirlwind of challenges. That's exactly what Yaari Walker, a Yupik from St. Lawrence Island, has done. In this gripping episode of 'The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast', Yaari opens up about her 12-year journey to sobriety, the abuse and trauma she endured, and how she found the strength to keep moving forward.
Her new book, 'Aatak Ayguumun Angwaaghnaqi: Keep Paddling Against the Wind', is a testament to her resilience and determination. But Yaari's story doesn't stop there. She also shares her experiences acting in HBO's hit show, 'True Detective: Night Country'. Through candid conversations and heartfelt reflections, Yaari's narrative sheds light on the importance of cultural sensitivity and spiritual healing.
This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar struggles, showing that even against the harshest winds, it's possible to keep paddling.