It's Wellness Time

Jun 17 2024
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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 [email protected] to be featured on the next episode!

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Surviving a Deadly Explosion Using Dance - feat. Dancing Veterans San Diego

Jun 17 2024 42 mins  
Today, we are speaking with a man who might love dance more than he loves his own mother! Dr. Robert Morgan is a veteran of the Jamaican military and of the U.S. Navy who's always loved dancing, however, after a near-death explosives accident, doctors told him he would never walk again. Dr. Morgan recovered and returned to dance, eventually created an organization for other veteran

From Battlefields to Pottery Wheels - feat. Steve Dilley, MFA

May 20 2024 26 mins  
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 DilleyClick her

Are You Being Compliant? - feat. Lyndon Peters

May 06 2024 29 mins  
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 PetersYou can reach the SIHC

Putting the UNITY Back in Community

Apr 22 2024 39 mins  
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 BentonFind out mo

Overcoming Addiction on the Big Screen - feat. Bobby Wallace

Apr 08 2024 66 mins  
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 WallaceClick her

Seeing Healthcare with a Brand New Vision - feat. CEO, Laura Caswell

Mar 06 2024 33 mins  
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

The Healing Powers of Music - feat. The City Ranch Band

Feb 21 2024 48 mins  
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... to want to talk to people.” -

Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance - feat. Jo Eager

Feb 07 2024 46 mins  
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 EagerClick here to follow us on social m

Protecting Our Past with Cultural Knowledge Keepers - feat. Frank Salazar

Jan 22 2024 47 mins  
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

Helping You Understand Health Insurance

Jan 01 2024 27 mins  
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 AcevedoCall (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 connect