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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 epi ...
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From Battlefields to Pottery Wheels - feat. Steve Dilley, MFA
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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 doctors and lawyers and arc…
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Are You Being Compliant? - feat. Lyndon Peters
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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 the hardest part.” -Lynd…
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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 bossy are two different thi…
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Overcoming Addiction on the Big Screen - feat. Bobby Wallace
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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 people can also do good …
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Seeing Healthcare with a Brand New Vision - feat. CEO, Laura Caswell
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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 SIHC became what it is tod…
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The Healing Powers of Music - feat. The City Ranch Band
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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 to be. A reason to live..…
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Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance - feat. Jo Eager
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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 at a time.” -Jo Eager Cli…
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Protecting Our Past with Cultural Knowledge Keepers - feat. Frank Salazar
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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 Elder. Stick around to hea…
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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. Click here to follow us…
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Making a Change with Chairwoman Erica Pinto
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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 success. “The Kumeyaay p…
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Combatting Racism with Cultural Intelligence
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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 not about tearing somebody…
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Supporting Loved Ones Through Suicidal Thoughts
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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 topics. “There's so much p…
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How to Maintain Family Values (Saying Goodbye to Terry Baines)
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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 media and stay connected wit…
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Inspiring Our Youth with The Kumeyaay Boys & Girls Club
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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 Wellness Time. "If you don't be…
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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 follow us on social media a…
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Get to Know Mellisa Beck ICSS Family Support Worker
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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 she faces in advocating …
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Strengthen Wellness Through Art With Kat Pinning
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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 creative work and how her cu…
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Get to know Dean Garcia, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Director at SIHC
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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 Native American and his exper…
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A conversation with Angie Heredia ICSS Program Coordinator
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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 American children being remove…
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Connecting back with your spirit with Mark Romero
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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 like we did. We appreciate …
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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 childhood until now. We appr…
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The Milkshake Experiment with Adam Rozell ACSW
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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 podcast platforms. I appreci…
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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 may face, we can overcom…
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A Conversation with Alexis Spratt MA S.E.L.
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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
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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 told us a joke! Also, in …
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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 – Nutritionist. We had a great …
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The Covid Vaccine with Zoe Zhou, Pharm.D.
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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 interact with my DNA? And mo…
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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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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 contact Kassandra, send he…
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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: Daryl Lawrick…
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