Healing Through Ubuntu: Reclaiming Our Minds, Our History, and Our Wholeness

In this powerful and deeply affirming episode of Conversations with Karen & Cat , we welcome back renowned African-centered psychologist, educator, and author Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Kiari Emeka Sankara) to explore a transformative approach to mental health and healing.

Grounded in the philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — Dr. Washington introduces his groundbreaking work, Ubuntu Psychotherapy: Addressing the Transgenerational Trauma of Afrikan/Black People .

Together, we unpack how historical and transgenerational trauma continues to shape the lived experiences of Afrikan people—and why culturally grounded healing is not just necessary, but urgent. This conversation challenges traditional Western models of therapy and offers a new paradigm rooted in community, spirituality, identity, and restoration.

Dr. Washington walks us through the five pillars of healing— Remembering, Reminding, Reframing, Revitalizing, and Re-normalizing —and shares how we can begin reclaiming our narratives, our wellness, and our wholeness. ✨ This episode is for anyone seeking deeper understanding, cultural alignment, and liberation through healing.

You can learn more about Dr. Mwata at: You can find his book at