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This is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on health issues in Indian country. The show covers a broad range of health issues, viewed in a holistic way in keeping with traditional Native perspectives. American Indian Living is one of LifeTalk Radio's many podcasts. To learn more about LifeTalk, vi…

American Indian Living


    • Apr 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Social Marketing Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 57:58


    Could your tribe, community, or business be underperforming because of a failure to prioritize _social marketing"? Gain practical insights into this vital field as Dr. DeRose interviews two international experts. For More Information, visit: ChangeStages.com; or iSocialMarketing.org

    Connecting the Land to Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 57:58


    Ashley Balletto, RN, relates her own journey as a first-generation Native college student and health professional. As she works toward her doctorate in Nursing Practice, Ashley draws from the wisdom of her elders as well as medical science. You_ll gain insights into your own health as you hear Ashley_s passion for land-based healing and other aspects of Native wisdom. For Further Info, visit: The Lake County Tribal Health Consortium at www.lcthc.com

    Hepatitis Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 57:58


    Understanding infectious hepatitis can make the difference between life and death. In today_s show, you_ll learn about the different types of hepatitis-and how to protect yourself from diseases that can result in liver failure, cancer, and even death. For Further Info, visit: TEPHI.Texas.gov

    Exploring Sacrifice Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 57:58


    Many Native Americans have been affected by sacrifice zones_but what exactly are they, and how do they impact people_s lives? Hear directly from residents of Southwestern Indiana as they share their experiences living in one of America_s Sacrifice Zones. For Further Info- On Facebook as: Southwestern Indiana Citizens for Quality of Life ; website: www.noc2d.com; email: swicql.2018@gmail.com

    Healing from Spiritual Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 57:58


    Faith communities are often places of nurture and support. However they can also provide the setting for spiritual trauma. In this week's episode you will gain insights into how to bounce back from adverse spiritual experiences. For Further Information, Visit: bethkschwartz.org

    Innovative Programs for Indigenous Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 57:58


    Seth Cantu and Doug McGinnis share innovative ways that they are making an impact in indigenous communities. Their concepts are as diverse as blacksmithing classes, shoe drives, a tool lending library, practical plumbing instruction, and novel _water blessings._ For Further Information: Call 541-475-3475 (Seth Cantu_Madras SDA Church)

    Public Health: A Life-Changing Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 57:58


    From humble roots in Haiti, Dr. Jean Cadet shares an inspiriting story that takes him from medical school to a public health career launched at Emory University in Atlanta. Along the way, you_ll be encouraged and reminded how public health is still very relevant in today_s society. For further information, contact Dr. Jean Cadet at cadetj@andrews.edu or 269-471-3095.

    A New Option for Training Native Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 57:58


    Following the tragic death of her mother from cancer, Brianna discovered her calling to enter a nursing career. The challenges she faced as a first-generation Native student provided Brianna with experience and skills that have allowed her to help other indigenous students on their path into the health professions. Not only will you enjoy Brianna _s personal story, but you_ll gain insights into new options for Native students who are considering healthcare careers. For Further Info Contact: nnacoe.org_wyeast-nursing; wyeastnursing@ohsu.edu

    Evaluating Natural Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 57:58


    Dr. DeRose answers your questions. Topics include: insights into how to evaluate claims regarding non-drug therapies and how to curb impulsive eating. For more information, visit www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

    Cutting-Edge Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 57:58


    Biochemist and teacher, Dr. Roc Ordman has spent his life distilling the medical research literature on the topic of nutrition. Learn from his insights on this week_s show. For more information, contact ordman@beloit.edu or nutritioninvestigator.org

    Keys to Post-Traumatic Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 57:58


    All of us face various traumas. However, when adversity strikes, what can we do that can help us grow from the trauma rather than be overwhelmed by it? Dr. DeRose draws practical lessons from a scientific review on the topic. Learn keys to experience _Post Traumatic Growth_ in the face of life_s greatest challenges. For more information, visit TimelessHealingInsights.org. Scientific Reference: Henson C, Truchot D, Canevello A. What promotes post traumatic growth? A systematic review. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation 2021 Nov.; 5(4):100195. https:__doi.org_10.1016_j.ejtd.2020.100195.

    The Power of Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 57:58


    To achieve optimal health, we need not only good information, but also a _growth mindset._ In today_s broadcast, Lucia Tiffany shares practical information to help you improve your health. For more information, contact Lucia at: luciatiffany.com

    The Power of Gratitude with the Drs. DeRose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 57:58


    Thanksgiving Day brings up conflicting emotions among First Nation peoples. Regardless of how you relate to this holiday, the benefits of a gratitude-filled life are undeniable. In this week_s show, you_ll learn how to more effectively tap into the power of thankfulness. For further information, visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

    The Power of Safe Social Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 57:58


    Salons, barbershops, and other _safe social places_ can be transformed into powerful health education and screening venues. Gain practical insights from Dr. Jessica Fenton, one of the researchers at Stony Brook University and the Suffolk County Office of Minority Health. For a related video, visit: https:__youtu.be_Gtsi8y0f7TU?si_cj3C3N-BF_KaBuOS

    Play Nice in Your Sandbox at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 57:58


    Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, damaged relationships don_t have to be. In today_s show you_ll gain insights into preventing work-related conflict when possible, as well as resolving those conflicts that cannot be prevented. For Further Info: www.RonPrice.com or Ron@RonPrice.com; On YouTube, Ticktock, and Facebook as _Ron Price Conflict Coach_

    Dementia Prevention and More Natural Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 57:58


    The first half of this week_s program focuses on Wildwood Health Institute_s pioneering work with natural therapies. The program concludes with Dr. Wes Youngberg_s work with dementia treatment. For Further Info: Wildwoodhealth.org; DrYoungberg.com

    Rising Above Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 57:58


    Joshua Vazquez shares his inspiring life story of rising above a past of crime and drug addiction to become a registered nurse, now leading a worldwide health training program. For Further Information Visit: TheWholeLife.com. Or GrandFinaleSeminars.com

    A Place of Hope for Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 57:58


    Dr. Gregory Jantz draws from over 30 years of experience to provide listeners with insights into addressing mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking. For more information: Consult Dr. Jantz's book, "So Much to Live For" or visit APlaceOfHope.com

    Help for High Blood Pressure, Addictions, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 57:58


    Today's program begins with Dr. DeRose interviewing clinician and blood pressure researcher, Dr. Holly Biola, and moves to discussions involving addictions and relational stress. For Further Information Visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org_OASIS

    Help for Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 57:58


    Burnout can affect people regardless of their station in life. Learn the signs of burnout--and what you can do about it. For more information visit: Beautifulmindshealth.com or listen to _The Brain People Podcast_

    Seasons – Help for Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 57:58


    Grief and loss are part of the human experience. However, we can either grieve well or poorly. Learn keys to help you navigate the seasons of grief. For _Seasons_ resources: Search _Seasons_ at www.AdventSource.org

    Sign Up for a (Healthy Lifestyle) Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 57:58


    Today's show isn't designed to help you run a 26.2 mile race. It addresses questions that you have sent to Dr. DeRose_especially one dealing with the conclusion to our popular free online program, "30 Days to Better Health." For Further Information, Visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org_30

    An OASIS in the Wilderness for Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 57:58


    Grief and loss are part of every man's experience. And although men typically don't get a lot of help on how to deal these stressors, medical research shows that we actually do better when we have social support and connectedness. In this week's radio show, Dr. DeRose introduces his new free virtual program that is designed to help men who are dealing with relationship or other major stressors. For more information visit: www.timelesshealinginsights.org_oasis

    100-year-old Physician Imparts Health Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 57:58


    At 100 years of age, Dr. John Scharffenberg still continues an active life as an international health lecturer. In today_s interview, you will learn life-changing principles from his years of wisdom. For further information visit: www.AIANL.org or www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

    Bringing Healing from Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 57:58


    Dr. Noel Gardner shares how trauma in his own life empowered him to be a more compassionate and effective healer. You will gain practical lessons from his story that can help you enjoy a greater measure of health and wholeness. For further information visit: www.Wild5Wellness.com

    Optimal Health with Dr. Jodi Leslie Matsuo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 57:58


    Dr. Matsuo shares powerful insights into nutrition and lifestyle drawn from both her indigenous Native Hawaiian roots as well as her Western Medical training. For further information visit: www.KuKuiLifestyleMedicine.com

    Exploring the Gut Microbiome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 57:58


    The microorganisms that live in our intestinal tract play a profound role when it comes to health and disease. Dr. DeRose gives a broad overview of this fascinating science and focuses on practical tips to improve your microbiome. For further information visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

    Medical Education for Indigenous Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 57:58


    Dr. Barry Bacon shares amazing stories from his work with indigenous peoples worldwide. Don't miss the opportunity to share your talents with a new international education project - or to extend the influence from overseas to Indian Country. For More Information: baconbarry@juno.com.

    Harnessing Lifestyle Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 57:58


    Simple lifestyle strategies are revolutionizing the practice of medicine. Dr. Greg Steinke describes how he is using such strategies to address autoimmune illness and other hard-to-treat conditions. For more info contact: www.LifeMedClinic.org or 423-250-5094.

    Dr. David DeRose Answers Your Health Questions, Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 57:58


    The DeRoses respond to inquiries that have been submitted to them via the Timeless Healing Insights website and various other channels. This episode deals with topics including heavy metal poisoning, natural treatments for high blood pressure, and omega-3 fat supplementation. For further information, or to submit your questions, visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

    From Historical Trauma to Reconciliation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 57:58


    Campbell Page 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: Page.Campbell@adventist.ca; National Indian Residential School Crisis Line 866-925-4419

    Halting Emerging Infections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 57:58


    Dr. Ramirez provides evidence for the chilling source of virtually all emerging infectious illnesses--and why Native Americans were protected from them prior to European Contact. For Further Information: eramirez@weimar.edu; DrEddieRamirez.com; twitter.com_EddieRDMD

    Dr. David DeRose Answers Your Health Questions, Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 57:58


    The DeRoses tackle more of your questions. This episode deals with topics as diverse as the dangers of marijuana smoking, lowering blood pressure naturally, and lifestyle and melatonin levels. For further information, or to submit your questions, visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

    Blood Donation: Good for Your Community, Good for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 57:58


    For years, we have heard how donating blood may save someone's else life, but there is accumulating evidence that donors may be helping their own health. Gain insights into this fascinating topic from one of America's experts on our blood supply. For Further Info: 1-877-340-8777 or ArkBI.org (Arkansas), OBI.org (Oklahoma), TxBI.org (Texas), or AABB.org (Nationwide). Bonus video content at: https:__youtu.be_CU3J1rjiBSA

    A Physician with Humble Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 57:58


    In this week's show, you'll be inspired by Christina Well_s amazing path into medicine. You'll also learn practical tips to improve your own health. For more information: www.LRCSDA.com

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    Positive Choices for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 57:58


    Richard Edison shares how his work as a physician's assistant has inspired him to impact the health of not only his patients but also his community. For More Information: EncouragingWordsForToday.com; PositiveChoicesForLife.com

    Addressing the True Causes of Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 57:58


    Dr. Angie Brauer 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.org; or NADhealth.org. Note: the National Mental Health Hotline is 988.

    30 Days to Natural Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Control-Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 57:58


    Dr. DeRose shares footage from, and commentary regarding, his free 30-day program that uses natural strategies to help address hypertension and diabetes. For further information: TimelessHealingInsights.info or TimelessHealingInsights.org_30

    30 Days to Natural Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 57:58


    Can you dramatically improve your diabetes or high blood pressure in 30 days or less? Dr. DeRose shares live interviews and audio footage from his free lifestyle program that has already helped thousands. For further information: TimelessHealingInsights.info or TimelessHealingInsights.org_30

    Abundant Health Wellness Center – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 57:58


    Gain encouragement and practical insights from Jonnie Montgomery and Ashley Roush, participants whose lives were changed by the Abundant Health Wellness Center For Further Information visit: www.AbundantHealthWellnessCenter.org or call 479-363-6585. Note: Dana is offering a _97 monthly program for those who call and mention this radio show.

    Abundant Health Wellness Center – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 57:58


    Are you looking for help to conquer your bad habits? Dana West shares her own battle with adopting a healthy lifestyle and explains its influence on her developing the Start a New You! _ wellness program. For Further Information visit: www.AbundantHealthWellnessCenter.org or call 479-363-6585

    Boosting Motivation for Physical Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 57:58


    Are you struggling to make physical exercise a priority? Dr. David DeRose gives you new reasons to move more--even if it is little as 30 minutes per week. In today's show you'll learn how physical activity can, boost your performance, lower your blood pressure, decrease your risk of cancer, reduce your chances of vision loss, and more. For more info: www.AIANL.org; Bonus video content: https:__youtu.be_FRQHSR3pu_k

    Rising Above Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 57:58


    Misuse of power lies at the root of abuse. Whether in the form of historical trauma, ongoing racism, or intimate partner abuse, common strategies can help victims rise above pain and injustice. Sarah McDugal shares practical insights into these strategies on this week_s broadcast. For More Information: www.WildernessToWILD.com

    Tribal Health and the Entrepreneur Rx

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 57:58


    Do you have dreams of starting your own business? Would you like your tribal enterprise to better meet the needs of your community? Dr. John Shufeldt provides insights into these questions and more as he shares from his experience in Indiana Country and beyond. For further info: www.JohnShufeldtMD.com

    Finding the Leader Within You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 57:58


    Warren Rustand_s life reads like a novel: professional basketball player, White House staffer, CEO of multiple companies. However, on today_s show he shares perhaps his greatest passion: helping every person find _the leader within them._ For Further Information: www.warrenrustand.com

    Help for Workplace Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 57:58


    Tribal organizations and Native-owned businesses find themselves in the same challenging environment that confronts other workplaces. Clint Padgett helps listeners tap into strategies that build social relationships, increase workplace efficiency and mitigate stress. For More Info: www.clintonmpadgett.com; Bonus video content at: https:__youtu.be_DYrWorfX58w

    The Eyes Have It (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 57:58


    Are new technologies jeopardizing our eye health? Can simple strategies help preserve your vision? Optometrist, Jeff Kegarise, answers these questions and more about eye health_as well as providing insights into running a successful health care office or non-health-related business. For More Information: www.theK2Way.com

    Overcoming Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 57:58


    Trauma confronts each one of us at some time in our life. Gain greater insights into how to thrive in the midst of life_s greatest challenges. For Further Information: http:__abide.network_ Bonus Video Content at: https:__youtu.be_xudVKsdY5G8

    Managing Stress with Dr. David DeRose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 57:58


    Dr. DeRose provides a compelling new paradigm for addressing stress and rolls out a new free stress management resource. Consequently, this week_s program offers practical tips for stress management in addition to providing an overview of _Performance Boost 30,_ a new free online program to help you optimize your physical and mental performance through stress management and other practical natural strategies. For more information: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org_Boost

    Focus on the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 57:58


    Learn the amazing story behind NICOA_s creation_and the powerful role it plays in improving the lives of Native American elders. For further info contact: NICOA.org or nicoacompass.org

    Mitigating Drug Harms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 57:58


    Although medications can be lifesaving, they can also be the agents of death. Learn how programs throughout Indian Country are combatting drug problems, from toxic environmental contamination to drug abuse. For further info contact: Rxdestroyer.com (for Milton) or 801-915-0260 (for Daria)

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