Kultivating Kapwa: Decolonizing Parenthood Episode 3.16
"How Free Can Our Children Be?"
In this episode, we are joined by Lucha Mañalac Alforque. We discuss how she is teaching her children to recognize and acknowledge other people, staying connected and present ot the differences in her children, how she hopes that in the future her children will take of themsevles by witnessing herself practicing self care, and more.
Lucha Mañalac Alforque is a Pinay settler on Canarsie Lenape land, commonly known as Queens, NY. She lives with her husband Dave with whom she is raising and unschooling their 2 children, Christien and Maryam- her greatest teachers. Lucha’s mother is Mila, and her people are from Sorsogon (Bicol), San Roque (Cavite), and Quezon. Her father is Armin and his lineage is of Naga (Cebu) and Guihulngan (Negros Oriental).
She is influenced and inspired by the teachings of various healing practitioners, gentle parents, and unschoolers, notably Akilah S. Richards (@fareofthefreechild) and Sundiata Soon-jahta (@dr.sundiata). Lucha aims to anchor her parenting in love, freedom and autonomy vs. fear, force, and authority. She honors feelings and the ability to witness these in her own self as well as her children. She practices modeling respect, accountability, compassion, and empathy as much as possible. Lucha currently leads a children's playgroup in the community and is a full spectrum pregnancy, birth, and post-partum doula with Ancient Song Doula Services.
*Episode Notes: This episode contains brief instances of profanity.*
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Hosted by Jana Lynne Umipig//
Produced by Olivia Sawi//
Co-Produced by Annie Aarons-Sawi//
Music by AstraLogik
