Hosted by Dr. David Derose

Title: "Helping Veterans, Helping Communities" Guests: Aaron Spicer and Ben McClung Description: Learn the amazing story of how veterans who are struggling with PTSD and other health issues are finding help and healing by helping others. This inspiring interview also tells how these veterans are using solar-powered “EQUIProject” trailers to help in settings as diverse as Pow Wows and disaster reli...

Title: “Improving Community Health” Guest: Patrick Anderson, JD; CEO, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. Description: From the venue of NCAI 2019, lawyer and Native leader, Patrick Anderson, returns to American Indian Living to discuss how First Nation individuals and communities can overcome toxic stress and truly thrive. For further information, contact: www.ruralcap.com

Title: “Addressing Special Needs in Indian Country” Guests: Steve Gillham, President, La Vida Mission; Nancy Crosby, Native Ministries Coordinator, Pacific Union; David Hall, Tribal Nations Training Coordinator, Center for Domestic Preparedness Description: Dr. DeRose welcomes three different guests who share practical insights into meeting special needs within Indian Country. Topics include: prov...

Title: “Helping the Disadvantaged” Guests: J. Sweet (Chickasaw)-1 Family Services in Indian Country; R. Bourque (Muskogee Creek)-National Center for Victims of Crime; A. Charley (Laguna Pueblo)-Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women; & J. Calabaza (Santo Domingo Pueblo)-Trees, Water & People Description: This week’s show, recorded at the 2019 NCAI Convention in Albuquerque, NM, highlights...

Title: “Rising Above Loss” (Encore) Guest: Karen Nichola, M.Ed., Grief Recovery Counsellor, Author: “Comfort for the Day” Description: Loss is a normal part of living. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, one's independence, or a home, losses can overwhelm us—or we can rise above them. Karen Nicola shares secrets for rebounding from grief and loss, providing insights from her book, “Comfo...

Title: “Weathering the Storm” Guests: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH (Cherokee) – Epidemiology Consultant; Louise Fode, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Anchorage Forecast Office Description: Just like meteorological crises, tribal health challenges can present unique challenges. Today’s show begins with practical examples of how the science of epidemiology can help tribal health concerns and concludes wit...

Title: “Stretching Tribal Dollars” Guest: Tena Jolley, CEO of Apela Solutions in Stratford, OK Description: For a given budget, every tribe wants to maximize the benefits they provide their citizens. Tena Jolley shares insights from her years of work with the Chickasaw Nation, providing listeners with insights into how their tribes can stretch their dollars when it comes to health care and other h...

Title: “Tools for Life and Health” Guests: Hazel Beck, SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center; Amanda McDonald, InBody Corporation Description: Have you ever thought about starting your own business? This week’s show opens with practical information and tools for small business startup, especially for Native American veterans and their families. The last two segments of this week’s show acquaint...

Title: “Education and Inspiration” Guests: Edwin Dysinger and Susan Cherne, Farm Stew; Yves Monnier, It Is Written Description: In this week’s show you’ll first learn how an online curriculum called “Farm Stew Basic,” developed for indigenous peoples in Africa, might be used in Indian Country. Next, you’ll gain inspiration in healthy living from Yves Monnier who used practical lifestyle principles...

Title: “Recapturing Indigenous Educational Values” (Encore) Guests: Sarah Coleman, Student, & Hilde Barrera, Principal, Union Springs Academy; James Hartley, President, Lay Institute for Global Health Training (also Wildwood Health Institute); Alan Seiler, Organic Farmer Description: Sterile classrooms have become all too common in the 21st century. Today’s show connects you with individuals and i...

Title: “Transformations Among Indigenous Populations” Guests: Nancy and James Crosby; Michael Robinson, MD, Guam SDA Clinic; Jeremy O’Neal, MD, Nephrologist Description: Today’s guests share the transformative power of indigenous wisdom and modern science. You’ll learn how “worthless land” near the Navajo nation was turned into an award-winning garden; how First Nations peoples in Guam are transfo...

Title: “Skills for Rescue and Relief” Guests: Rick Young, Union College; Loren Fish, Holbrook Indian School; and Tom and Alane Waters, Restoration International Description: Rick Young begins this week’s show with a description of an innovative college degree in International Rescue and Relief. Dr. DeRose’s guests then discuss imparting skills to “rescue” other high-risk groups like Native youth f...

Title: “Dealing with Desperate Diseases” Guests: Keith Schleifer, MD, and Joyce Choe, MD Description: Cancer and autoimmune diseases are among today’s most threatening diagnoses. Practicing physicians Drs. Keith Schleifer of Colorado and Joyce Choe of Washington share encouraging insights into natural therapies that may help with these conditions. For further information: www. Eden-valley.org or 9...

Title: “The Power of Service” Guests: Nirvana Walton & Bethie Melidor (NAPS); Terri Saelee (Adventist Refugee and Immigrant Ministries); Karen Holland (Oklahoma Academy); Hildelisa Flickinger, MS, RD, CNSC Description: Engaging in service can enrich your own life and change the world around you. Today’s show explores the power of service in diverse settings ranging from schools, to refugee camps,...

Title: “The Power of Mindset” Guest: Vickie Griffin, MS, MPA, Director, Lifestyle Matters Description: Popular health educator, Vicki Griffin, shares her personal story of overcoming an abusive childhood, sharing survival skills about the power of “mindset” that can help each listener with his or her own challenges. For further information: www. LifestyleMatters.com

Title: “Feeding Your Brain” Guests: Hildelisa Flickinger, RD; Jean Marie Smith, ND: Costin Jordache, MA, MBA; and David Grams Description: Optimal brain function requires an optimal lifestyle. Gain insights into how nutrition, media, and education all affect our brain’s health—and our health in general. For further information: itiswritten.org (HF); Womeninthesanctuary@gmail.com (JMS); Artvnow.com...

Title: “Harnessing Hydrotherapy” Guests: Rich and Ronda Smith, Oak Haven Health, Michigan Description: Across tribal lines, Native Americans have harnessed the power of water for healing. Today’s show features simple hydrotherapy treatments you can use in your own home. For further information: nurse@oakhavenhealth.com (269-236-8326) or ariseandshinehealth.com (605-519-1019)

Title: “Changing the Practice of Medicine” Guest: John Kelly, MD, MPH, Founding President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; President of Oak Haven Health (Michigan) Description: What causes a physician to leave the world of cutting-edge drugs and high-tech surgeries and set up a practice focused on more simple, natural remedies? In this week’s show, Dr. John Kelly shares his life jour...

Title: Preparing for Surgery Guest: Franklin V. Cobos II, MD; Anesthesiologist Description: In today’s world of in-and-out surgeries, many patients no longer have the luxury of sitting down with an anesthesia specialist before their surgery. Today’s show fills that gap with anesthesiologist Dr. Cobos giving you pointers on how to most successfully come through your next surgery. For more informati...

Title: Life-Transforming Michigan Programs Guests: Kameron DeVasher, Department Director, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Mark and Pat LaVanture, Country Life Natural Foods Description: Learn about inexpensive healthy foods and residential lifestyle change programs from Oakhaven Institute staff after Kameron DeVasher shares fascinating insights about upcoming programs to help in the...

Title: “Surviving and Thriving Beyond 90 Years” Guest: Jeannette Bajalia, President and Principal Advisor of Petros Estate & Retirement Planning, author of “Planning a Purposeful Life: Secrets of Longevity.” Description: Americans are living longer—but many are not making adequate plans for their retirement. Far more than finances is involved. Learn pearls of wisdom from Jeannette’s interviews acr...

Title: “Tribal Public Health Conference 2019” Description: Dr. DeRose reports from the Tribal Public Health Conference 2019 held in Tulsa, OK. Topics include: how cultural strengths can offset adverse childhood experiences, lifestyle pointers to help with diabetes and high blood pressure, and how tribes and government entities can better collaborate. For more information: www.compasshealth.net (No...

Title: "A Cybersecurity Expert’s Health Secrets" Guest: Eduardo Campos, Cybersecurity Expert, Author of “From Problem Solving to Solution Design.” Description: After years of military service in Brazil, Cybersecurity Expert, Eduardo Campos, came to the U.S. to work for organizations like Microsoft. Learn internet safety tips for yourself, your family, and your business. For more information: www....

Title: “Can You Get Healthy on a Cruise?” Guest: David Yeskel, Travel Journalist, known as “The Cruise Guru” Description: Despite fears of acquiring an illness on board, David Yeskel explains how cruise ships can actually be healthy choices. He also includes practical tips on inexpensive travel by ship and plane. For more information: www.oceancruise.guru

Title: “Twins x 3” Guest: Fran Pitre, author of the book, “Twins x 3” Description: Fran Pitre shares insights into parenting, mothering, and stress management based on her life experience raising three sets of twins. For more information: www.franpitre.com