We sat down with a very special guest from Viejas, Debbie Stein, to discuss her encounters with racism and what she believes are the best ways to respond to racism. SIHC members Alexis Spratt and Sean Allen also joined us to offer their perspectives on the issue. This might be our most insightful episode yet!“Strength is not about tearing somebody down. True strength is picking somebody up.” -Sean AllenClick here to follow us on social media and stay connected with SIHC!If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected]. Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!

Today our Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) department joins us to discuss the true meaning of a happy and healthy mindset and how you can best assist a loved one suffering from suicidal thoughts. Listen to the experts Alexis Spratt, Sean Allen, Candace Willis, and Jocelyn Gardner break down the intricacies of these topics.“There's so much pressure to be what we're not when we should just be ourselves” -Alexis SprattClick here to follow us on social media and stay connected with SIHC!If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected]. Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

It's never easy saying goodbye to a family member. In this episode, I'm joined by Natascha Davis and Kassandra Mason as we say goodbye to Terry Baines. Terry gives some great insight on what it's like working at SIHC and how his family values have led him into a new chapter in his life.Click here to follow us on social media and stay connected with SIHC!Click here to learn more about joining the SIHC team and employment opportunities.If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected]. Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!

In this episode, we were able to meet the inspiring people behind the Kumeyaay Boys & Girls Club and learn about some of the incredible activities they're providing for the youth. Lynne Ray Smith, Kiana Arruda, and Mary Johnson all had a lot to say and I had a lot to ask so get ready for another great episode of It's Wellness Time."If you don't believe in yourself, no one will."If you'd like to know more about the Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness, please see the contact info below. We look forward to hearing from you:- [email protected] (619) 445-1188 Ext. 650- 8 1/2 Crestwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905- sihc.org/boys-girls-club-of-kumeyaay-nation-wellnessClick here to follow us on social media and stay connected with SIHC!If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected]. Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support!

We are officially back  from our podcast hiatus! Join us as we speak with three “Quality” experts to see what it takes to keep your healthcare running smoothly. Rosie Soto, Rawan Sger, and Jermie-Starr Mendoza each help to break down common misconceptions and decode some acronyms for us to better understand.CLICK HERE to follow us on social media and stay connected with SIHC!If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or if you have any feedback you’d like to share, please send a message to [email protected]. Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

We have an exciting new episode of our podcast!We had the pleasure of speaking with Mellisa Beck, a Family Support Worker for Indian Child Social Services at SIHC and a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.In this episode, Melissa shares her experiences working with indigenous children and families, and the challenges she faces in advocating for their needs within the social services system.It's a truly eye-opening conversation, and we're thrilled to be able to share it with all of you. So if you're looking for something thought-provoking and informative to listen to today, listen to this amazing episode.Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support. We can't wait to hear what you think!

 In this episode with have an amazing guest,  a talented female Native American artist who is a member of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. Throughout the interview, our guest shared her experiences as a Native American artist and the challenges she has faced in her life. She also talked about the inspiration behind her creative work and how her culture has influenced her art.So, grab your headphones or turn up the volume on your car speakers and tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring the brilliant Kat Pinning, who performs on stages, crafts jewelry, and much more!

We have a new episode of our podcast series, where we interviewed the Director of Pharmacy of Southern Indian Health Council, Dean Garcia Pharm.D., BCPS. The episode is now available on all platforms. In this episode, Mary, Nathan, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Dean, who shared his inspiring life journey as a Native American and his experience serving in the Navy as an officer. We learned a lot from his perspective on healthcare and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in accessing quality healthcare. Dean also spoke about his role as the Director of Pharmacy at Southern Indian Health Council. His passion for his work was truly inspiring.I highly encourage you to listen to this episode and gain valuable insights into the world of healthcare from a unique perspective. Please feel free to share this episode with your family and friends who may be interested. Thank you for your time, and I hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. 

In this episode, our guest is Angelica Heredia, (Indian Child Social Services) ICSS Program Coordinator at Southern Indian Health Council, who specializes in child welfare and is well-versed in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).The Indian Child Welfare Act was enacted in 1978 in response to the high rates of Native American children being removed from their families and placed in non-Native homes. This law recognizes the unique political status of Native American tribes and aims to protect the best interests of Native American children by promoting their cultural identity and connections to their tribes.In this episode we have a new host, Lisa Murphy adding her great vibe to the podcast.We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the episode!Listen to the Podcast on: www.sihc.org/podcastWe are also on all the Podcast platforms, Like Spotify and Apple podcasts!And on our podcast website: https://sihcpodcast.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, we had a beautiful conversation with an elder from the Mesa Grande Mission Indians tribe, Mark Romero.It was a chat that made us feel many emotions, he told us about his life as a young man and what it means to be a native to him, as well as some scary stories, listen to it, I'm sure you'll love it just like we did.We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the episode! Listen to the Podcast on: www.sihc.org/podcastWe are also on all the Podcast platforms, Like Spotify and Apple podcasts!And on our podcast website: https://sihcpodcast.buzzsprout.com