Content Warning: This episode contains trauma-informed discussion of sexual violence and is not appropriate for listeners under 18.

In this deeply reflective episode, Rev. Wendy A Watkins explores the hidden patterns of sexual violence across institutions—from religious and political systems to elite environments of wealth and secrecy. Drawing from her lived experience as an undercover detective and trauma-informed facilitator, she unpacks how shame, silence, and cultural conditioning keep harm concealed. This conversation invites truth-telling, accountability, and the sacred work of collective healing.

We explore the subtle layers between preference, opinion, fact, and sacred truth—beginning with ice cream, and ending in relational repair. A poetic inquiry into how we relate, and what truth reveals when we stop trying to define it.

Welcome to the latest episode of "Humanity in the Making," where Wendy A. Watkins invites you to explore the unseen influences of ancestral marks and myths on our spiritual journey. In this episode, Wendy delves into how our ancestral clues or codes, akin to dents in our spiritual armor, guide us through life. Discover how epigenetics plays a role in carrying forward the wisdom and traumas of our ancestors, shaping who we are today.

Join Wendy as she shares insights from her learning into approaching these hidden ancestral portals with compassion and curiosity rather than interrogation. Experience the journey of integrating ancestral wisdom into our being, transforming shame into joy, and enhancing our lives like Japanese Kintsugi pottery filled with cracks lined in gold. Wendy believes this is available to every human heart.

Explore everyday transformational processes such as DRIP, SWIM, and the AB2C game, designed to make healing a joyous and accessible part of daily life. Reflect on your connections with others, and consider how ancestral whisperings influence how we perceive our neighbors. Together, let's transform ourselves and our communities and weave a tapestry of healing and belonging.

Join Wendy A. Watkins on an inspiring journey from her early days as an EMT and detective to discovering her calling in anesthesia and military service. Despite facing health challenges, Wendy's spiritual awakening led her to explore profound teachings and practices for transformation and connection. Learn about her transformative path, influenced by renowned teachers, and her commitment to helping others heal by honoring their pain. Wendy shares her personal revelations about addressing numbness and embracing gentleness, culminating in a touching poem that captures her insights. Discover how Wendy's experiences weave into a greater tapestry of humanity.