It's Wellness Time
Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.
Welcome to Southern Indian Health Council's official podcast! Expert guests 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.
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
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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!
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
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.
12/02/24 • 26 min
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, and that's where we come in!
“Of all minority veterans, American Indians represent almost two times the amount of veterans in other minority communities.” -Raymond McMurphy
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
From Battlefields to Pottery Wheels - Featuring Steve Dilley, MFA
It's Wellness Time
05/20/24 • 26 min
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 architects” -Steve Dilley
Click here to visit VETART's website and learn more about their life-changing program.
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Men's Health - Featuring Dr. Blessing
It's Wellness Time
11/02/22 • 44 min
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.
Are You Being Compliant? - Featuring Lyndon Peters
It's Wellness Time
05/06/24 • 29 min
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.” -Lyndon Peters
You can reach the SIHC Compliance Hotline by calling (619) 202-0556
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
01/22/24 • 47 min
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 hear it all!
“A reservation can keep you more grounded if you stay grounded in who you are, what you do, and your relatives” -Frank Salazar
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Representing the Culture - Featuring Nino Amaru
It's Wellness Time
02/08/23 • 39 min
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 appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the episode!
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Follow Nino Amaru on Instagram @thesouthbaynino. You can find his other platforms there.
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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
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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!
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FAQ
How many episodes does It's Wellness Time have?
It's Wellness Time currently has 50 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? - Featuring 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 38 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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