Best Southern Indian Health Councils Podcasts (2024)

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Food Sovereignty Can Save Your Life - feat. Lacey Rae Cannon 33:03

10d ago33:03

33:03

Send us a Text Message. 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 board is inspiring cultural revitalization and equitable access to culture. Get read…

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A Doctor's Journey from War to Wellness - feat. Dr. Safavi 27:40

15d ago27:40

27:40

Send us a Text Message. 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 early 2024 and has already made a large impact on the community! “To be happy, it's …

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Shattering the Stereotypes of "Disabilities" - feat. A Better Life Together 34:24

1M ago34:24

34:24

Send us a Text Message. 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 Better Life Together is to assist in any way they can. Find what transformations in…

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Becoming a Better Lover - feat. Kathryn Krug 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

Send us a Text Message. 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 the way. “If it's in the realm of convincing, it's likely a useless cause and it'…

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Surviving a Deadly Explosion Using Dance - feat. Dancing Veterans San Diego 42:43

2M ago42:43

42:43

Send us a Text Message. 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, doctors told him he would never walk again. Dr. Morgan recovered and returned to d…

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From Battlefields to Pottery Wheels - feat. Steve Dilley, MFA 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

Send us a Text Message. 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 VETART studio have been truly life-changing. “When they moved on, they would become doc…

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Are You Being Compliant? - feat. Lyndon Peters 29:03

4M ago29:03

29:03

Send us a Text Message. 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 compliance can save lives. “Getting people to understand that they ARE compliance is …

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Putting the UNITY Back in Community 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

Send us a Text Message. 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 Rangel also join us to show the true power of UNITY. “Being assertive and being bos…

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Overcoming Addiction on the Big Screen - feat. Bobby Wallace 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Send us a Text Message. 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 hope for a brighter future. “People can mess up, but people can also change, and …

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Seeing Healthcare with a Brand New Vision - feat. CEO, Laura Caswell 33:41

6M ago33:41

33:41

Send us a Text Message. 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 will affect the clinic, how you can get the most out of your healthcare, and how SI…

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The Healing Powers of Music - feat. The City Ranch Band 48:34

6M ago48:34

48:34

Send us a Text Message. 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 wacky stories on how music has changed their lives forever. “Music gave me a reason t…

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Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance - feat. Jo Eager 46:40

7M ago46:40

46:40

Send us a Text Message. 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 snake attack. “You don't have to do a marathon the first day, just go a little bit a…

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Protecting Our Past with Cultural Knowledge Keepers - feat. Frank Salazar 47:00

7M ago47:00

47:00

Send us a Text Message. 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 museums as a Cultural Knowledge Keeper, and his transition from a Senior to an El…

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Helping You Understand Health Insurance 27:24

8M ago27:24

27:24

Send us a Text Message. 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 Acevedo Call (619) 445-1188 Ext. 543 to contact Noelia and find out what you qualify for.…

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Making a Change with Chairwoman Erica Pinto 46:59

9M ago46:59

46:59

Send us a Text Message. 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 her people, Erica shares her perspective on what we can do to set ourselves up for …

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Combatting Racism with Cultural Intelligence 47:23

11M ago47:23

47:23

Send us a Text Message. 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 perspectives on the issue. This might be our most insightful episode yet! “Strength is no…

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Supporting Loved Ones Through Suicidal Thoughts 48:07

11M ago48:07

48:07

Send us a Text Message. Today our Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) department joins us to discuss the true meaning of a happy and healthy mindset and how you can best assist a loved one suffering from suicidal thoughts. Listen to the experts Alexis Spratt, Sean Allen, Candace Willis, and Jocelyn Gardner break down the intricacies of these to…

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How to Maintain Family Values (Saying Goodbye to Terry Baines) 51:07

12M ago51:07

51:07

Send us a Text Message. It's never easy saying goodbye to a family member. In this episode, I'm joined by Natascha Davis and Kassandra Mason as we say goodbye to Terry Baines. Terry gives some great insight on what it's like working at SIHC and how his family values have led him into a new chapter in his life. Click here to follow us on social medi…

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Inspiring Our Youth with The Kumeyaay Boys & Girls Club 52:09

12M ago52:09

52:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we were able to meet the inspiring people behind the Kumeyaay Boys & Girls Club and learn about some of the incredible activities they're providing for the youth. Lynne Ray Smith, Kiana Arruda, and Mary Johnson all had a lot to say and I had a lot to ask so get ready for another great episode of It's Wellnes…

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The Meaning of "Quality" in Healthcare 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

Send us a Text Message. We are officially back from our podcast hiatus! Join us as we speak with three “Quality” experts to see what it takes to keep your healthcare running smoothly. Rosie Soto, Rawan Sger, and Jermie-Starr Mendoza each help to break down common misconceptions and decode some acronyms for us to better understand. CLICK HERE to fol…

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Get to Know Mellisa Beck ICSS Family Support Worker 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

30:57

Send us a Text Message. We have an exciting new episode of our podcast! We had the pleasure of speaking with Mellisa Beck, a Family Support Worker for Indian Child Social Services at SIHC and a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. In this episode, Melissa shares her experiences working with indigenous children and families, and the challenges …

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Strengthen Wellness Through Art With Kat Pinning 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

50:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode with have an amazing guest, a talented female Native American artist who is a member of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. Throughout the interview, our guest shared her experiences as a Native American artist and the challenges she has faced in her life. She also talked about the inspiration behind her crea…

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Get to know Dean Garcia, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Director at SIHC 55:52

1+ y ago55:52

55:52

Send us a Text Message. We have a new episode of our podcast series, where we interviewed the Director of Pharmacy of Southern Indian Health Council, Dean Garcia Pharm.D., BCPS. The episode is now available on all platforms. In this episode, Mary, Nathan, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Dean, who shared his inspiring life journey as a Nativ…

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A conversation with Angie Heredia ICSS Program Coordinator 39:19

1+ y ago39:19

39:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our guest is Angelica Heredia, (Indian Child Social Services) ICSS Program Coordinator at Southern Indian Health Council, who specializes in child welfare and is well-versed in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The Indian Child Welfare Act was enacted in 1978 in response to the high rates of Native Americ…

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Connecting back with your spirit with Mark Romero 49:33

1+ y ago49:33

49:33

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we had a beautiful conversation with an elder from the Mesa Grande Mission Indians tribe, Mark Romero. It was a chat that made us feel many emotions, he told us about his life as a young man and what it means to be a native to him, as well as some scary stories, listen to it, I'm sure you'll love it just lik…

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Representing the Culture with Nino Amaru 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

39:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we had an enjoyable conversation with a local artist; his name is Nino Amaru, a Muralist, Rapper, and activist; with Native roots from the Luiseño Nation and Mexican on his father’s side. He tells us how he began his journey representing the culture and other things that represent being native, from his chil…

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The Milkshake Experiment with Adam Rozell ACSW 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have a very interesting conversation with Adam Rozell, Associate Clinical Social Worker, he talks about mindsets and how to motivate ourselves in different aspects of life, Adam tells us about some experiments that scientists have carried out that will leave us impressed. Listen to this episode on all podc…

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A conversation with Blue Eagle Vigil 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

Send us a Text Message. In this episode with have a conversation with Blue Eagle Vigil, a member of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, and a Bird Singer. In this interview, Blue Eagle shares his life journey and how he overcame obstacles. Blue' story is one of resilience, determination, and hope. It's a reminder that no matter what challenges we …

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A Conversation with Alexis Spratt MA S.E.L. 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

Send us a Text Message. A fascinating conversation with Alexis Spratt, MA S.E.L. (Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning), a young educated Native American, who tells us about her master's degree in Social Emotional Learning and how she applies it within the community. Also, as in Marvel movies, stay at the end; this episode has extra material…

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Get to know Dr. Salehi, Medical Director at SIHC 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

38:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we had the opportunity to learn more about Dr. Niloufar Salehi, our Medical Director at SIHC. This is a conversation that you should listen to and get to know the excellent human being behind our medical service, we got to know a little about her life and her philosophy in practicing medicine, and she even t…

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Intuitive Eating with Amy Cochran, RD. 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

Send us a Text Message. The formula they proposed is very simple: eat when you feel like it, stop when you're full, and don't pay for heartbreak or stress with an ice cream binge or a fast food meal. Although from time to time, it is okay to do it. All about eating intuitively with an expert on the subject, Amy Cochran, Registered Dietician – Nutri…

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The Covid Vaccine with Zoe Zhou, Pharm.D. 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the Covid Vaccine with Zoe Zhou Pharm. D., our Vaccine Coordinator at Southern Indian Health Council. Zoe answered common questions that we had about the Covid vaccine. Should I have gotten the vaccine? Can I get the Flu and Covid Vaccines together? Should I get the Boosters? Does the vaccine inte…

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Men's Health With Dr. Blessing 44:19

2y ago44:19

44:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Blessing about men's health; he helps us understand the most common diseases in men and how to deal with them, in addition to knowing what superpower he would like to have.By Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.

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Mental Health With Kassandra Mason, LMFT 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

Send us a Text Message. In this first episode, we talk to Kassandra Mason, the Director of Behavioral Health at Southern Indian Health Council. We talked about the importance of seeking mental help and how covid affected us in our daily lives. If you want to contact the Behavioral Health department, dial (619)445-1188 Ext. 200, or if you wish to co…

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Who we are? 5:38

2y ago5:38

5:38

Send us a Text Message. This is our introductory episode where we talk about who we are, and the services we provide to the community. Initial Prayer: Chairman John Christman, Viejas Band Of Kumeyaay Indians Guest: Mary Johnson, Campo Band Of Mission Indians Final Message: Laura Caswell, CEO of Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. Original Music: D…

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