Episode 61: The Impact of Colonization: Insights with Javier Omar Meléndez-Vega

This conversation with guest Javier Omar Meléndez-Vega, and co-hosts Drs Iain Butterworth and Josephine Palermo, explores the intersection of decolonisation and therapy, focusing on how colonial histories impact mental health practices and organisational cultures.

Javier introduces eutierria therapy, a decolonized approach that emphasises connection to earth-based identities and ancestral wisdom. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding decolonisation, the role of Indigenous knowledge, and practical applications in organisational settings.

The speakers emphasise the need for community, diversity, and the wisdom of elders in fostering inclusive environments.