It's Wellness Time
Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.
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 [email protected] to be featured on the next episode!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best It's Wellness Time episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to It's Wellness Time for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite It's Wellness Time episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Seeing Healthcare with a Brand New Vision - feat. CEO, Laura Caswell
It's Wellness Time
03/06/24 • 33 min
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 today.
“We are a generous people and we're not just going to help our people, we're open to help everybody.” -Laura Quaha Parkhurst
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Become part of the discussion! You can now schedule your guest appearance on the podcast by clicking here.
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance - feat. Jo Eager
It's Wellness Time
02/07/24 • 46 min
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
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Become part of the discussion! You can now schedule your guest appearance on the podcast by clicking here.
Check out Jo Eager's book "Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance" on jo-eager.com or on Amazon today!
Thank you for listening to our podcast and for your ongoing support!
Helping You Understand Health Insurance
It's Wellness Time
01/01/24 • 27 min
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 on social media and stay connected with SIHC!
Become part of the discussion! You can now schedule your guest appearance on the podcast by clicking here.
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Combatting Racism with Cultural Intelligence
It's Wellness Time
10/11/23 • 47 min
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 down. True strength is picking somebody up.” -Sean Allen
Click here to follow us on social media and stay connected with SIHC!
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected].
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Supporting Loved Ones Through Suicidal Thoughts
It's Wellness Time
09/27/23 • 48 min
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 pressure to be what we're not when we should just be ourselves” -Alexis Spratt
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If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected].
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
How to Maintain Family Values (Saying Goodbye to Terry Baines)
It's Wellness Time
09/13/23 • 51 min
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.
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Click here to learn more about joining the SIHC team and employment opportunities.
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected].
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Strengthen Wellness Through Art With Kat Pinning
It's Wellness Time
04/05/23 • 50 min
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 culture has influenced her art.
So, grab your headphones or turn up the volume on your car speakers and tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring the brilliant Kat Pinning, who performs on stages, crafts jewelry, and much more!
Get to know Dean Garcia, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Director at SIHC
It's Wellness Time
03/21/23 • 55 min
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 experience serving in the Navy as an officer. We learned a lot from his perspective on healthcare and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in accessing quality healthcare.
Dean also spoke about his role as the Director of Pharmacy at Southern Indian Health Council. His passion for his work was truly inspiring.
I highly encourage you to listen to this episode and gain valuable insights into the world of healthcare from a unique perspective. Please feel free to share this episode with your family and friends who may be interested.
Thank you for your time, and I hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
Get to know Dr. Salehi, Medical Director at SIHC
It's Wellness Time
12/14/22 • 38 min
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 this episode, Grace Chavez from the Health Information Management department gives us some important information about the patient portal.
And we have new music! Thanks to Guutaa Regassa, our Youth and Family Case Manager. You can find him on Spotify as 'Guutaa.'
Thank you everyone for your support and don't forget to share with friends and Family.
Putting the UNITY Back in Community
It's Wellness Time
04/22/24 • 39 min
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 things.” -Joanay Benton
Find out more about UNITY and our other youth programs by calling (619) 445-1188 Ext. 650
Click here to follow us on social media and learn more about SIHC!
Become part of the discussion! You can now schedule your guest appearance on the podcast by clicking here.
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
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FAQ
How many episodes does It's Wellness Time have?
It's Wellness Time currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does It's Wellness Time cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Native American, Mental Health, Community, Wellness, Medicine, Holistic, Nonprofit, Podcasts, Education, Native, Indigenous and Health.
What is the most popular episode on It's Wellness Time?
The episode title 'Are You Being Compliant? - feat. Lyndon Peters' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on It's Wellness Time?
The average episode length on It's Wellness Time is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of It's Wellness Time released?
Episodes of It's Wellness Time are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of It's Wellness Time?
The first episode of It's Wellness Time was released on Oct 10, 2022.
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