WELL FOR CULTURE

Sep 01 2022 52 mins 100
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Well For Culture is an Indigenous wellness initiative that focuses on healing intergenerational trauma and reimagining Indigenous futures through a holistic, ancestral-based approach to healing, health and wellness. WFC is based on the teaching that Indigenous cultural values, modalities of movements and original foods of our people are inherently based in wellness and are powerful tools for spiritual, mental, physical and emotional healing.

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Indigenous Ancestral Values and Social Media

Sep 01 2022 95 mins  
We've noticed that our ancestral values don't always jive with the chaotic climate of social media. In this episode, we talk about the ways that social media and time spent in the digital world can harm our health, and why this is potentially the biggest public health crisis of our time. We also share tips, strategies, and ideas for bringing our ancestral values back to the forefro

The Evolving Role of Indigenous Fathers: A Conversation with Thosh Collins & Dr. Joshuaa Allison-Burbank

Feb 04 2021 62 mins  
Currently in Native country is a resurgence of Indigenous fatherhood teachings and practices, as well as an evolving role of Indigenous fathers in their families and communities. In this conversation WFC Co-Founder Thosh Collins sat down with his friend and collegue Dr Joshuaa Allison-Burbank during a Native Wellness Institute Power Event that was live on Facebook. Josh is a Diné

A Pandemic Update for Native America - Vaccines, Public Health, and Precautions. - Part 1/2

Nov 20 2020
As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, tribal Nations and Indigenous people continue to see sweeping impacts of the virus in our communities. This episode explores public health implications and perspectives surrounding the topic. First, we talk about some of the ways that the virus has impacted our family and communities personally. We then interview Deionna Vigil, a Research

#BlackLivesMatter -- Linking Social Justice and Wellness

Jun 08 2020 43 mins  
In the wake of the murders of Geroge Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the subsequent worldwide reaction, we released a statement expressing our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and our support for the protesters and advocates who are taking a stand against police brutality and racism. This podcast delves deeper into this topic, explaining why it’s important for Indigeno

Indigenized Wellness + Stress Relief in Quarantine

Mar 28 2020 43 mins  
In this episode we give our thoughts on the current global pandemic, and we discuss ways we can all stay grounded and well through Indigenous teachings, using our original model for holistic health, the 7 Circles of Wellness. We provide a short guided session of emotional freedom technique, which is a tool to reduce stress and anxiety.

How to Stay Healthy on Travel

Mar 11 2020
SEASON 2 EP 1 - HOW TO STAY HEALTHY ON TRAVEL ✈️ Welcome back to the WELL FOR CULTURE podcast! We’re starting season 2 with a conversation about staying well on the road. In this episode, you will learn our methods for healthy eating (even in rural areas with few options); why you should try to keep your circadian rhythm on track; how to squeeze in movement/fitness sessions;

Our Intertribal Wedding - Episode 10

Nov 26 2019 55 mins  
PODCAST EPISODE 10 : OUR INTERTRIBAL WEDDING // Guess what? We got married this month! It was a beautiful, healthful, spiritually grounding ceremony followed by a 3-day celebration full of friends, family, and Indigenous food. We did things in our own unique way — combining customs from our various tribal nations and adding tweaks of our own to make it all come together. We weren

Conscious Indigenous Parenting - Episode 09

Oct 30 2019 87 mins  
CONSCIOUS INDIGENOUS PARENTING // Indigenous parents all over the world are reclaiming and revitalizing the parenting philosophies and methodologies that have been keeping Native families well and strong since the beginning of time. In this episode, Thosh and Chelsey share all about their tips, experiences, and thought processes from pregnancy to labor/delivery and through the stag

Healthy Relationships & Healing - Episode 08

Oct 15 2019 64 mins  
Healthy relationships set the foundation for strong families which in turn make up thriving Indigenous communities. Much of the healing and wellness needed within our communities is dependent upon breaking the cycles of unhealthy relationships and reconnecting with our original teachings on love, honor, trust, and respect. One of the seven circles of wellness is “Kinship/Clanship

A Conversation with Sean Sherman 'The Sioux Chef' - Episode 07

Oct 04 2019 53 mins  
PODCAST EPISODE 07 — A CONVERSATION WITH SEAN SHERMAN, @thesiouxchef • We are so excited to share this episode with you all! Many of you are probably already aware of the amazing work Sean is doing in the area of revitalizing and evolving Indigenous food-ways. He is an award-winning chef, cookbook author, social entrepreneur, and much more. In this episode Thosh and Sean talk a