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Author: teganleemcgrath

Tegan is a Blak woman born out of 'The Block' in Redfern and is currently living on Dharawal country, studying and working full-time in Communications. Taking you on a journey of what it's like living as a Blak woman in Australia and how she and countless others have mastered the art of 'living in two worlds'. This podcast is inclusive of all women of colour.
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Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

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Childbirth & Trauma
Sunday, 22 August, 2021

Her traditional name is Coolcanee meaning sunflower in Goreng Goreng. Shaney Lee Jarrett, a Wabunja, Gumbaynggirr, Wodi Wodi, Goreng Goreng woman with strong ties to Wadja Wadja people in Central QLD. Shaney joined the podcast today to share her story of childbirth and trauma, what it means as a Blak woman giving birth in today's hospitals and how that trauma still lingers.