It's Wellness Time
Welcome to Southern Indian Health Council's official podcast! Every episode, we're joined by expert guests who break down the complexities of important topics to help listeners learn how to enrich their own wellness. Some episodes will feature special guests from our Native community who are excited to share their life experiences and inspire new generations with their words.
If you'd like to be a guest and share your story, send us an email to podcast@sihc.org to be featured on the next episode!
Episodes
44 episodes
Decolonizing Our Systems - feat. Dana Brown
What does it really mean to decolonize our systems? Join trauma-resilient professional Dana Brown as she breaks down how colonial frameworks shape healthcare, education, and social services—and how cultural humility can drive real, lasting chan...
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Harness Your Human Nature for Ultimate Wellness - feat. Jenny Powers, Co-Author of On the Origin of Being
Get ready for an eye-opening and energizing conversation with author Jenny Powers! She joins the podcast to share how you can unlock greater happiness and health by reconnecting with your authentic human nature. In her groundbreaking book, ...
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Surprising VA Benefits Veterans Need to Know - feat. Raymond McMurphy
Meet Raymond McMurphy, the Quality Consultant and Liaison for Indian Health with the VA! He's on a mission to help Native veterans receive the care they deserve. Many veterans aren't aware of all the amazing benefits the VA has waiting for them...
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Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Online Schooling - feat. Elev8 Online Schools
Meet Jenna Unis, the Principal of Elev8 Online Schools! She’s on a mission to enhance your children's future through online education. Think you know what to expect with online school? Think again! Find out what type of student benefits most fr...
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Diabetes Solutions You Didn't See Coming feat. Viviana Chavez, SDPI Coordinator
Meet Viviana Chavez, the dynamic SDPI Coordinator at SIHC! She’s on a mission to reveal the incredible benefits of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and how it’s here to transform lives. Think you know what SDPI offers? Think agai...
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Turning Food Waste into Full Plates - feat. Produce Good
Get ready to turn lemons into lemonade with the incredible Alexandra White, Co-Founder of Produce Good! In this episode, Alex breaks down why gleaning is a powerful concept that can help millions. Discover how you can make a real difference in ...
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Unlocking Aquatic Therapy Secrets - feat. Healing Wave Aquatics
Get ready to make a splash with the wonderful Elizabeth Berg, Executive Director of Healing Wave Aquatics! In this episode, Elizabeth takes the plunge and spills all the details on the transformative powers of aquatic therapy. From the ripple e...
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The Healing Power of Theater! - feat. Kenny Ramos
Meet the talented Kenny Ramos, a shining star from the Barona Band of Mission Indians and a passionate theater performer! Join us as he dives into the vital importance of having accurate representation of Native cultures in entertainment and ho...
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Veterans Powering Up Their Mental Health - feat. Dallas Lamm of Solara Mental Health
Meet the incredible Dallas Lamm of Solara Mental Health, a champion for U.S. veterans on their journey to healing and empowerment! Join us as he passionately reveals the extraordinary mental health resources Solara provides and shares inspiring...
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Food Sovereignty Can Save Your Life - feat. Lacey Rae Cannon
Meet the unstoppable Lacey Rae Cannon, your go-to mentor for living a vibrant, healthy, and fiercely independent life! Dive into her journey as she passionately unpacks the secrets to achieving food sovereignty and taps into how her Kumeyaay bo...
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A Doctor's Journey from War to Wellness - feat. Dr. Safavi
Today I sat down with one of our newest providers to find out his secrets to providing high quality care. Learn how his background growing up in the middle of a war in Iran inspired him to heal the world. Dr. Safavi joined the SIHC family in ea...
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Shattering the Stereotypes of "Disabilities" - feat. A Better Life Together
Clyde Williams joins the podcast to break down all the fantastic resources that are available for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. His modo "how can we help?" is an understatement as his only goal and the only goal of A B...
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Becoming a Better Lover - feat. Kathryn Krug
Our guest Kathryn Krug is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who loves love and is ready to help you be the best partner you can be! Learn how to not only build a more fruitful relationship, but how you can maintain your personal values along...
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Surviving a Deadly Explosion Using Dance - feat. Dancing Veterans San Diego
Today, we are speaking with a man who might love dance more than he loves his own mother! Dr. Robert Morgan is a veteran of the Jamaican military and of the U.S. Navy who's always loved dancing, however, after a near-death explosives accident, ...
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From Battlefields to Pottery Wheels - feat. Steve Dilley, MFA
The Veterans Art Project (VETART) is a community-based arts organization that is transforming the lives of hundreds of veterans all across California. Offering free art classes is just the beginning because the connections made inside the VETAR...
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Are You Being Compliant? - feat. Lyndon Peters
Lyndon Peters is our Quality Compliance Director who knows a thing or two about compliance in the world of healthcare. With many years of experience, Lyndon breaks down the differences between "quality" and "compliance" while explaining how com...
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Putting the UNITY Back in Community
The future is bright with this group of young, inspired leaders. 18-year-old Joanay Benton and 13-year-old Malayiah Jones are the chairwomen of their schools' Native UNITY programs and have big plans for the future. Lynne Ray Smith and Denari R...
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Overcoming Addiction on the Big Screen - feat. Bobby Wallace
See what movie magic is all about! The creators of our documentary "Everlasting Steps: The Path to Healing" share what it took to bring this cinematic movement to life. Three stories of overcoming addiction collide to prove there is everlasting...
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Seeing Healthcare with a Brand New Vision - feat. CEO, Laura Caswell
I gathered the leaders of SIHC to join the podcast for a deep dive into our new and improved vision statement. Laura Caswell (CEO), Laura Quaha Parkhurst (COO), and Mary Johnson (Executive Secretary) share their thoughts on how the new vision w...
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The Healing Powers of Music - feat. The City Ranch Band
I teamed up with The City Ranch band to discuss how music has contributed to each member's health, wellness, and happiness. The enthusiastic bunch made up of Daryl Lawrick, Rena Armstrong, Michael Garcia, and Ken Strauss each have their own wac...
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Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance - feat. Jo Eager
In this episode, I'm joined by author, health and wellness advocate, and helicopter crash survivor, Jo Eager. We discuss nutrition tips, the dangers of corrupt media, and her multiple near-death experiences including a helicopter crash and a sn...
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Protecting Our Past with Cultural Knowledge Keepers - feat. Frank Salazar
Campo Native, Frank Salazar has joined the podcast to enlighten me on the importance of cultural preservation, life on the rez, and plenty more! We dive into Frank's many experiences such as being an infantry soldier in the military, working in...
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Helping You Understand Health Insurance
Noelia Acevedo, Health insurance expert, has joined our podcast to help you better understand how to find the best health plan for yourself and your loved ones.“Healthcare is the best thing to have. It gives you peace of mind.” -Noelia A...
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Making a Change with Chairwoman Erica Pinto
We were fortunate to sit down with Erica Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul and Chairwoman of SIHC, to discuss some of the most pressing issues impacting our communities today. With years of experience putting in the work to make positive changes for h...
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Combatting Racism with Cultural Intelligence
We sat down with a very special guest from Viejas, Debbie Stein, to discuss her encounters with racism and what she believes are the best ways to respond to racism. SIHC members Alexis Spratt and Sean Allen also joined us to offer their perspec...
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