What happens when a Southern Baptist single mom trades perfectionism for Maya wisdom?
Jan Capps discovered that the secret to a fulfilling life isn't found in climbing to the top; it's woven into the beautiful tapestry of community, creation, and embracing our gloriously imperfect humanity.
In this week's episode, Jan shares her transformative journey from small-town North Carolina to the highlands of Guatemala, where she spent decades working in healthcare and learning from Mayan culture.
Jan takes us through:
- How collaborative, imperfect gods gave Jan permission to embrace mistakes
- Why Maya women weave multiple roles, businesses, and dreams into one integrated life
- How the concept of "Susto" (soul loss) offers profound insights into healing
- A revolutionary approach to values-based living
- Why "everyone has a roof" in Guatemala and what Americans can learn about true interconnectedness
And so much more!
Jan Capps has been a public health advocate for immigrants, farmworkers, domestic violence victims, and people of color in the US, Guatemala, and Mexico for over thirty years, focusing on building local capacity and health equity.
During her two stints living in Guatemala, she organized and trained community health workers and midwives, managed a medical clinic, and studied the Maya Tz’utujil language. She has presented, trained, and written for national audiences.
Her greatest joy and most humbling experiences have been being a mother and watching her glorious daughter grow and launch into the world. Jan splits her time between Seattle, Washington, and North Carolina.
Connect with Jan:
Website: www.jancapps.com
Check out her memoir: Bird's Eye View: A Tapestry of Maya Mythology, Motherhood, and Making Life Anew
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