The New Tradition Podcast

This Brother's Keeper edition focuses on the concept of moral immunity, the dangers it enables, and what we can do as Indigenous men to dismantle its presence within ourselves, our families and communities.

In our first episode of 2022 we discuss finding power when we align with purpose and how this relates on deeper levels to our identity as Indigenous peoples!

This return edition of the Brother's Keeper edition focuses on the statement, "true courage looks like honesty & vulnerability". In this dialogue we take a look at the different ways that engaging real honesty and vulnerability with self and others, not only makes way for healing but also empowers the relationships around us!

In this episode we return with an update as to where we've been, what we've been up to and share experiences and lessons learned over the past few months regarding how to engage change and adaptability!

In this Brother's Keeper Edition episode, we talk about the importance of prioritizing self care. Often as men we're not encouraged to make time to keep ourselves stable and healthy mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically. I share some personal experiences and insights I've gained along my journey that will hopefully provides some guidance and perspective for yours as well!

In this episode we discuss the importance of focusing energy on what is most important and learning to balance time between work, family, and rest. We also update on current and coming projects!

In this episode we have the pleasure of welcoming Juanita Vang, a Hmong relative who had reached out about similar shared experiences and sentiments between Indigenous Hmong relatives of Southeast Asia and Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation!

This week's episode focuses on the moving into the spring season and spaces of renewal in every area of our lives. We relate traditional Indigenous understandings of the season and how they can help us to be in better alignment and balance in our modern environments!

This week's episode focuses on the moving into the spring season and spaces of renewal in every area of our lives. We relate traditional Indigenous understandings of the season and how they can help us to be in better alignment and balance in our modern environments!

In light of MMIW Awareness day, we decided to facilitate a discussion as to our our role and responsibility as Indigenous men & brothers in supporting MMIW awareness and being of active contribution to the solution. 

This week we're joined by couple Cinnamon & Clay Kills First to discuss learning to thrive together as a couple. This was both a deeply insightful and inspiring conversation which we're sure that you'll enjoy as much as we did!

This week's episode focuses on understanding the importance of acknowledging the responsibilities that accompany our pursuits. Often times we engage opportunity impulsively, overlooking the commitment of responsibility. Are you really ready for what you're seeking?

This week's episode engages the predominant "warrior mentality" that has circulated within our communities and psyches for years. How do we understand or embody it today in comparison to how our ancestors did? Join us as we dive in to this powerful question!

This week's discussion emphasizes the importance and benefit of prioritizing mental and emotional wellness, as well as having a clear vision and goal of lasting stability.

In this week's episode we delve into the concepts of matriarchy, patriarchy and how they relate to colonial ideologies and cultural values. This is an important discussion as we move into new and more progressive spaces in our communities and pick up the responsibility of creating what Indigenous identity will encompass today and into the future.

This week's episode expands upon recognizing inherent purpose and placement as integral parts of greater things, ie. family, community, nation, creation.

This week, host, Jeremy Fields discusses how strength and love are often misinterpreted in our Indigenous communities, and how when properly understood, become the greatest power we have an ability to contribute to our people!

This week's episode centers around perspectives and tools to help navigate your own individual journey of healing!

This week's episode focuses on claiming your power, purpose and placement and maintaining stability in the midst of adversity and the world around us!

This week we welcome Karis Poafpybitty of Good Ways Interventions, an Indigenous woman owned culturally inclusive treatment service. We visit with Karis about her journey into the world of mental health, her passion to help her people, and how she developed her amazing practice!

In this week's episode of the Brother's Keeper Edition, Host, Jeremy Fields discusses embracing adversity as a valuable teacher and pushing past our comfort zones to transcend complacency and stagnation!

In this week's episode, hosts Jeremy & Collins share about their experience surviving through this pandemic and how they've learned to manage personal, family, and professional life. As we approach the one year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've all felt the compounding emotional, mental, and spiritual stain. Tune in and catch some insight to make it all more manageble!

This week's episode host, Jeremy Fields shares poignant insight focused on understanding the relationship between love and loyalty to help us gauge the nature of our relationships and environment. 

This week we are joined by the wonderful Tipiziwin Tolman and family, the amazing relatives behind Haipažaža Pȟežuta natural products! They share some inspiring insight about coming together as a blended family, and learning from one another to create a healthy balance that is beneficial to their unique home and family!Be sure to check out their amazing line of natural products and support Indigenous owned business!www.haipazazaphezuta.com/Instagram: @haipazazaFacebook: Haipažaža Pȟežuta

In this week's episode of the Brother's Keeper Edition, host, Jeremy Fields expands upon the importance of being clearly aware of what motivates us and drives our pursuits.

In this week's episode, hosts Jeremy & Collins discuss the dynamics of codependency in relationships and why it is highly prevalent in Indigenous families & communities.

This week's episode of the Brother's Keeper Edition features Kansas Middletent, founder of Rising Stars. Kansas shares insight into his life path, and how the challenges he faced helped to shape his path and his passion!To inquire about Kansas's speaking/training services contact him here:kansasmiddletent@gmail.com

In honor of Black History Month, we welcome special guest, Azie Dungey to share her powerful and unique perspective of a life lived at the intersection of Indigenous and Black culture. A descendent of the Pamunkey Tribe of Virginia, she shares both a historical and personal perspective of the intricacies of where cultures converge.

In this episode of the Brother's Keeper Edition, host, Jeremy Fields explores the concept of masking pain vs expressing ourselves wholly and authentically, and how to build power in intentionally choosing to live authentically!

In this episode, special guests Natalie Stites - Means and husband Red Boy Means share about how culture guides their lives, both personally and professionally.  Their work organizing for their local Rapid City, SD community has set a powerful example of what it means to be a good relative and has created one of the most effective and beneficial COVID-19 relief & mutual aid efforts in the country. If you are you are inspired their efforts and would like to support, they can be reached via the following channels.Facebook Group:Meals for Relatives COVID-19 Rapid City Community ResponseEmail:Nataliesmeans@gmail.comNatalie@wotakuye.org

In the first installment of the Sister's Keeper Edition, host, Collins Fields shares some brief but poignant insight to motivate your day!

In this episode of the Brother's Keeper Edition, Indigenous health & fitness educator/trainer, Marlin Miller shares about his life's journey. Highlighting his challenges and triumphs and how it brought him to his passion of helping his people thrive!

Following Valentine's Day, in the spirit of love, hosts, Collins & Jeremy discuss the importance and intricacies of cultivating self love as a solid foundation for empowering all relationships! 

In this first episode of the Brother's Keeper Edition, host, Jeremy Fields shares about the need to normalize healthy dialogue amongst Indigenous men. Additionally, he shares insight about not allowing regret to prevail and continually hinder our perspective & how to transform pain into power!

In this episode we share stories and discuss the importance of creating space and expanding platforms for indigenous peoples in all arenas of life!

In this debut episode, get to know the hosts, a bit about their personal journeys and the concept behind "The New Tradition"!