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.
The Secrets of Healthcare Marketing - Featuring Indian Health Council
It's Wellness Time
06/16/25 • 49 min
What happens when marketing meets medicine, and creativity becomes a tool for healing? In this episode, we sit down with David Dawson, Marketing Director at Indian Health Council, and Bryan Davis, IHC’s Multimedia Specialist, for a deep dive into the intersection of storytelling, social media, and mental health. From the power of digital outreach to the pressures of the online world, they share how their work shapes community wellness—and where IHC and SIHC can grow together. It’s a fresh, thoughtful conversation that might just change how you use your phone.
"Instinctively, we were always kind of looking for that purpose in the work that we did.” -David Dawson
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Famous Nomad Reveals His Secrets to Freedom - Featuring Michael Ridge
It's Wellness Time
06/02/25 • 65 min
What if the path to freedom doesn’t lead through cities—but across mountains, rivers, and wild open land? In this episode, we sit down with nomadic horseman Michael Ridge, a.k.a. the Prince of Ponies and Wildflowers, to explore a life built on survival skills, native plant wisdom, and deep respect for the earth. From crafting buckskin to navigating by instinct, Ridge invites us into a world where connection to land replaces consumerism, and real environmentalism isn’t a trend—it’s a way of life. This conversation might just flip your perspective on what it means to be free.
"Healing is a natural process that takes place so when we learn the place we're in and learn our place within it, it's a natural thing.” -Michael Ridge
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
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!
Overcoming Addiction on the Big Screen - Featuring Bobby Wallace
It's Wellness Time
04/08/24 • 66 min
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 things” -Bobby Wallace
Click here to watch Everlasting Steps: The Path to Healing now!
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To reach our Behavioral Health department, call (619) 445-1188 Ext. 200
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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!
Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance - Featuring 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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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!
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
The Meaning of "Quality" in Healthcare
It's Wellness Time
08/16/23 • 27 min
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.
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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. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
Get to Know Mellisa Beck ICSS Family Support Worker
It's Wellness Time
04/19/23 • 30 min
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 for their needs within the social services system.
It's a truly eye-opening conversation, and we're thrilled to be able to share it with all of you. So if you're looking for something thought-provoking and informative to listen to today, listen to this amazing episode.
Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support. We can't wait to hear what you think!
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.
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!
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FAQ
How many episodes does It's Wellness Time have?
It's Wellness Time currently has 52 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 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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