American Indian & Alaska Native Living

Campbell Page, (Moose Cree/Red River Métis), Director, Indigenous Relations, Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, shares his own journey of healing and how it has empowered him to build connections throughout Canada between indigenous peoples and their non-Native neighbors. For additional information: National Indian Residential School Crisis Line 866-925-4419 American Indian and Alaska Native...

Dr. David DeRose interviews Ohio State University Medical Students, Tanvi Brar and Marisa Casola. An all-volunteer clinic in Columbus, Ohio, is exploring innovative ways to deliver diabetes programming. Be inspired by their passion—and learn from their example. For further information, visit: ColumbusFreeClinic.com American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing o...

Prior to European contact, many Native American tribes thrived on largely plant-based diets. Dr. Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, Director of Clinical Research, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, shares cutting-edge research about some of the many benefits of such diets, including weight loss, diabetes reversal, and help for depression. For further information visit: PCRM.org American Indian an...

Dr. DeRose interviews experts Heather Medicine Bear, MPH, (Gila River/Akimel O’odham), Program Mgr, National Native Network Commercial Tobacco and Cancer Control and Prevention Program; Marcia Carlson, USET VP for Revenue, Integrity and Growth; and Onawa Miller (Quechan), USET Tribal Health Program Support Director - from Indian Country from the live venue of the 2023 National Tribal Health Confer...

Angeline David Brauer, DrPH, MHS, RDN, Health Ministries Director, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, shares her passion for disease prevention by championing and/or developing programming to improve the health of communities. Learn how these programs can help you and those you love. For further info: SeasonsofGrief.org; JoyofEating.org; AdventistRecovery.org; RestoredMentalHealth....

Learn practical lessons from Dr. Antony Stately, PhD (Oneida, Wisconsin); Executive Officer and President, Native American Community Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, who rose above a history of multigenerational boarding school trauma and substance abuse to become a health leader in Indian Country. For further information, contact: MN.gov/DHS/RenewMyCoverage American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a...

In Dr. DeRose’s interview with April Kyle (Athabascan), President and CEO of the Southcentral Foundation (Alaska), you will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the Nuka System of Care, developed through the wisdom of indigenous peoples. The refreshing approach promises to challenge you with new ways to reimagine health care in your own context. For further information, visit: www. Southcentralfoundat...

Drs. DeRose, MD, MPH, and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, (Cherokee Nation), interview Don Krimmer, Drug and Alcohol Educator, for a second time. In this episode, Don shares more about his experiences on the Navajo reservation, where he has spent twelve years working as a substance abuse educator. Using the 12-step program, he helps individuals conquer addiction, restore purpose, and find success. For fu...

Drs. DeRose, MD, MPH, and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, (Cherokee Nation), interview Don Krimmer, who recounts his powerful transformation from a life of drug abuse, dealing, and Satan worship to becoming a dedicated, drug and alcohol educator, and a Christian. Serving on the Navajo Nation for some 12 years, he helps individuals struggling against addiction through the 12-step program. For further info...

Drs. DeRose, MD, MPH, and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, (Cherokee Nation), speak with Mercy Ritte, a native Hawaiian from Molokai, about her family’s inspiring work to promote healthier living on the island of Molokai. From sharing homegrown organic produce and teaching plant-based cooking to working full-time while homeschooling her five children and running a natural skincare business, Mercy shares h...

Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, Cherokee Nation, explore how strong social connections and community support can help people build and sustain healthy lifestyle habits. For further information, contact: learn.lifeandhealth.org (Diabetes Undone program); or timelesshealinginsights.org/30 (30 Days to Better Health program). American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-ho...

Dr. Jacob Bor, SD, Associate Professor, Departments of Global Health and Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health and Michael E. Bird, MSW, MPH (Kewa Pueblo), Past President of the American Public Health Association, paint a chilling picture of how Native Americans are dying as early as residents of a third-world country like Bangladesh, rather than having the longevity benefits enj...

Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH, interviews his wife, Dr. Sonja DeRose, MD, about her experience going through the 11-day lifestyle program at Wildwood Health Institute. You’ll learn practical pointers about diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and more from Dr. Sonja’s experience. She entered the program intentionally, wanting to understand it from the perspective of an actual participant rather than...

Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH, and Dr. Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation), discuss the new March 2036 cholesterol guidelines. You will learn how diet and other lifestyle factors can help you improve your health and decrease your risk of stroke and heart attack. For more information visit: www. TimelessHealingInsights.org American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show...

Radio74 International is one of the networks that carries American Indian and Alaska Native Living. Maria Esther Roybal-Hazen, MD; Health Expert, of Radio74 joins Dr. DeRose to share practical health tips and her journey into natural healing. For further information: Radio74.org or Radio74.net. American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on current health issu...

For many First Nations peoples, Christianity is synonymous with oppression, greed, and force. However, Brad Dennis, MSW, RCSW; Director, Indigenous Reconciliation Ministries for the SDA Church in Canada (Huu‑ay‑aht First Nation), shares how Christianity and its Bible, rightly understood, are anything but that. From his perspective as an Aboriginal Canadian, Brad, along with his wife DeeAnna Dennis...

Lorraine Whitehair, RN, RD, MPH (Navajo Nation), shares her journey from humble beginnings on the Navajo Nation to a career in health spanning nutrition, nursing, and public health. You’ll be inspired by how she has used her talents to serve First Nations peoples in the Americas and around the world. For Further Information, visit: www. AIANL.org , or www. TimelessHealingInsights.org . Hosted by D...

Dr. Cheryle Hart explains how serotonin affects mental health and weight loss, and shares diet and lifestyle strategies to help support healthy levels of this important neurotransmitter. For further information visit: AIANL.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org. Co-Hosted by Dr DeRose and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk sh...

Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation) interviews Darold Harmon Joseph, PhD (Hopi), Assistant Professor of Special Education, Northern Arizona University, Director of the Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE). In a broad-ranging interview, Dr. Joseph shares his work supporting educators serving Native American communities, advancing educational opportunities for Indigenous youth, and exp...

Julie Fedeli, Certified Health Coach, and Pamela DeRose, MBA and Certified Health Coach, Authors and Women’s Health Advocates, explore perimenopause challenges—such as weight gain, memory issues, fatigue, and more—and share practical, natural strategies to address these issues. For More Information, email Pam and Julie at: Care@MidlifeUpgrade.com or visit MidlifeUpgrade.com. (Note: Julie and Pam’s...

Ron Price, MA; Mediator, Conflict Coach, and Author, shares simple, proven strategies to prevent and resolve conflict. His message: conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional. For further information, contact Ron@RonPrice.com or visit RonPrice.com. Co-hosted by Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, Cherokee Nation. American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on current...

Drs. DeRose and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, Cherokee Nation break down the environmental and everyday toxins we’re exposed to, how they sneak into our lives, and—most importantly—practical steps you can take to reduce exposure and support your body’s natural detox processes for better long-term health. For further information, visit AIANL.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org American Indian and Alaska...

Drs. DeRose and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, Cherokee Nation revisit a classic radio show with Cherie Calbom, exploring how quality sleep and smart nutrition work together to support healthy weight loss and long-term weight management. For further information, see the book, “Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss” by Cherie Calbom. American Indian...

Description: Drs. DeRose and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, Cherkee Nation, examine the pros and cons of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, contrasting them with lifestyle changes. For more information, contact Dr. Bokovoy at Joni4S@me.com , or visit LifeAndHealth.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on current health issues in...

Drs. DeRose and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, discuss the dangers of an often silent condition known as fatty liver disease. You’ll learn how to help prevent or reverse this condition using diet, exercise, and other nondrug strategies. You’ll also benefit from special tips on healthy weight loss and gain insights into habits that support liver health. For more information, contact Dr. Bokovoy at Joni4S...