Hosted By Dr. David Derose

Title: “Rising Above Abuse” Guest: Missy Priest, RN, PhD; Critical Care Nurse, author of “Child of the Wilderness” Description: Missy Priest shares how she overcame a horrific childhood of abuse to become a happy and fulfilled wife, mother, and registered nurse (not recommended for younger listeners). For more information contact: Missy Priest at missy2043@aol.com; obtain her book at https://www.amazon.com/Child-Wilderness-Missy-Priest-ebook/dp/B017X1LBSS

Title: Overlooked Educational Opportunities Guests: Shannon Hawkins, Senior Business Administration Major, Haskell Indian Nations University; Frank Blanquet (Maya), Chief Content Manager, First Nations Experience (FNX) Television Channel; and Rodrigo Rodriguez, MD, Medical Director, International BioCare Hospital and Medical Center Description: Indian Country has access to a variety of educational opportunities that are often overlooked. Today’s show highlights Haskell Indian Nations University, FNX (a 24/7 Native American TV network), and a medical doctor describing health-giving ingredients in your own backyard or local grocery store. For more information contact: www.haskell.edu; www.fnx.org; or www.biocarehospital.com

Title: Saving Forests, Helping Tribes Guests: Robin Bellows and David Brentlinger for Forest Carbon Partners Description: The California Cap and Trade Market provides an opportunity for U.S.-based tribal nations to generate significant revenue at the same time they preserve forested lands. In today’s show, Forest Carbon Partners give an overview of the benefits to Indian Country. For further information contact: www.ForestCarbonPartners.com or 1-415-321-3300

Title: Cutting Edge Diabetes Technology Guests: Julie Walker, RN, BSN, PHN and Ken Harrison, Arkray USA, Inc.; Philip Larson, President, Bob Maguire, CEO, and Jon Canyon (Navajo), Director of Partnerships, at Axolotl Biologix. Description: Diabetes continues to ravage lives throughout Indian Country and beyond. Learn about new technologies that can help save limbs with chronic ulcers and can make blood sugar testing easier and more affordable. For more information contact: www.arkrayusa.com and www.axobio.com ==

Title: Impacting Native Communities for Good Guests: Jim Landelius, Native Ministries Coordinating Oklahoma Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Nicholas Courtney (Makah), Senior Program Associate, The George Washington University Description: A number of simple, low-cost strategies can improve Indian Country’s physical health and political influence. Learn about the fully-funded Native American Political Leadership Program at George Washington University, CREATION Health, and more. For further information contact: oknativeministries@gmail.com (Landelius); and https://semesterinwashington.gwu.edu/naplp (Courtney)

Title: TANF in Indian Country Description: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a U.S. Government federal assistance program. Learn how, with Native guidance, it is favorably impacting Indian Country—and touching lives of young and old alike. Guests: Elaine Bethel Fink (Mono), Tribal Council Vice-Chairperson, North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California; E.J. Crandell (Pomo), Robinson Rancheria Tribal Chairman; and Mia Magdaleno (Navajo), student For more information contact: www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/tanf Title: TANF in Indian Country Description: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a U.S. Government federal assistance program. Learn how, with Native guidance, it is favorably impacting Indian Country—and touching lives of young and old alike. Guests: Elaine Bethel Fink (Mono), Tribal Council Vice-Chairperson, North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California; E.J. Crandell (Pomo), Robinson Rancheria Tribal Chairman; and Mia Magdaleno (Navajo), student

Title: Financial Health for Tribes Guests: Thomas Steirer, CEO and Founder, Profit Finders, LLC (Tonawanda Seneca Nation member, Turtle Clan); Michelle Don Carlos, Esq., General Counsel, Zenith Utility Consultants; John Doak, Insurance Commissioner, State of Oklahoma Description: A number of relatively simple strategies can pay large financial dividends for tribes. In today’s show you’ll gain insights into owning and running tribal utilities, saving on insurance costs, keeping tribal profits within the tribe, and more. For More Information contact: www.ProfitFindersLLC.com; www.ZenithUtility.net; or www.naic.org

Title: The Microbiome Guest: Rodrigo Rodriguez, MD, Medical Director, International BioCare Hospital and Medical Center Description: Medical science is exploding with insights into the microbiome, the community of microorganisms that inhabit the human body, especially the intestinal tract. In today’s show you’ll learn how these organisms affect our risk of metabolic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes—and may even affect our risk of dementia. For more information contact: www.biocarehospital.com; 1-800-701-7345

Title: Freedom from Addictions Guests: Angeline David DrPH, MHS, RDN, Director, Health Ministries, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists; Bob Parrish, RN, CARN, MPH (Wiyot) Description: Addictive behaviors impact millions of people in the U.S. independent of race and ethnicity. Gain cutting edge insights from Dr. Angie David and Native American nurse and certified addictions professional, Bob Parrish (Wiyot). For More Information Contact: www.adventistrecovery.org or 301.680.6733

Title: Prescriptions for a Healthy Business Guest: Jaynie L. Smith, President, Smart Advantage Inc., and author of “Creating Competitive Advantage” and “Relevant Selling” Description: Many businesses fail to achieve their optimal potential because they don’t understand what their customers/clients really want. Jaynie Smith shares practical insights to help businesses of any size thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. Refer Listeners to: www.smartadvantage.com

Title: The “Intelligent Design” Debate (Encore) Guest: Stephen C. Meyer, PhD; Director, The Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle; Author, "Darwin’s Doubt" Description: Native Americans from many tribal backgrounds speak of a Creator. Dr. Stephen Meyer shares amazing, cutting-edge scientific evidence that suggests there was indeed an intelligent designer behind the things we observe in nature. For Further Information Contact: www.discovery.org; www.darwinsdoubt.com

Title: “Changed Lives Changing Lives” Guests: Shaun Milano, Electrical Engineer; Kevin Sears, Director; NETS Atlantic Union Description: Regardless of your past, you can be a positive change agent in your family, community and tribe. You’ll be inspired by Shaun Milano’s journey from alcoholism to sobriety and Kevin Sears’ story of leaving a life of crime to help communities. For further information contact: 978-368-8333 (Kevin Sears) or NETSAtlanticUnion.org

Title: “The Healing Power of Compassion” Guests: Judy Prince and Arnet Mathers Description: Can compassion improve health outcomes in your tribe? Learn practical lessons from Judy Prince’s amazing experience providing compassion care to AIDs victims in South Africa—and her translating that into action right here in North America. For further information contact: Judyrose777@gmail.com; or Arnetmathers@inverity.org

Title: "Education Opens Doors" Guests: Barbara Umbro, Grade School Teacher; and Glenn Holland, Pastor for Community Ministries, Portland, Maine Description: After an initial segment about teaching children health principles, Glenn Holland relates how the "Jobs for Life" community program can help tribal members and community members alike gain work skills-and job opportunities. For further information contact: www.JobsforLife.org

Title: “Planet in Distress” Guest: Scott Christiansen; Author of “Planet in Distress” Description: First Nation peoples have been talking about the degradation for of the world’s environment for decades. Learn some of the latest, most chilling data from author Scott Christiansen. For More Information Contact: https://planetindistress.com/

Title: “Journey to Wholeness” Guests: Chef Eddy Travis and Angeline David DrPH, MHS, RDN; Director, Health Ministries, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Description: If you or your loved ones are dealing with addictions, there is hope and help for you through the “Journey to Wholeness.” Chef Eddy Travis shares his own journey of transformation as he explains this new program for your community. For More Information Contact: www.adventistrecovery.org or 301.680.6733

Title: “Body, Mind, and Spirit” (Encore) Guests: Manuel Alva, MD, Gastroenterologist; Melvin Brazil-Geyshick (Ojibwe), Outreach Coordinator; Neil Nedley, MD, President, Nedley Health Solutions Description: Today’s show deals with physical health from a gastroenterologist, spiritual health presented by a First Nations outreach coordinator and mental health conveyed by Neil Nedley MD, founder of a community-based mental health program. Refer listeners to: Melvin Brazil-Geyshick at heicksen@aol.com or 208-568-0824; Dr. Neil Nedley at www.nedleyhealthsolutions.com or 580-226-8007.

Title: "More Than Our Genes" Guests: Risë Rafferty, Health Educator, Robert Hunsaker, MD, Cardiac Anesthesiologist; Ernestine Finley, Author and Speaker. Description: Although many Native Americans may be genetically predisposed to diseases like diabetes, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates we can change how our genes express themselves. This point is eloquently illustrated by Dr. DeRose's three guests on this week's show. Refer listeners to: www.lightbearers.org, 541-988-3333, or rise@lbm.org (Risë); www.pacificpress.com (Finley’s Natural Lifestyle Cooking book)

Title: “Changing Lives, Changing Nations” Guests: Patricia Humphrey, Editor, and Jim Landelius, Circulation Manager, American Indian Living Magazine; Lemuel Vega, Director, Christmas Behind Bars; Al Navarro, Planned Giving Director, Hope Channel Description: Today’s show first focuses on American Indian Living magazine, discussing subsidized ways to bring its healing message to your community. The program continues with the amazing story of Lemuel Vega, rescued from a life of drugs and crime. Refer listeners to: americanindianliving@swuc.org, www.ailorders.com; ChristmasBehindBars.org (888-536-8342); www.hopetv.org [Navarro]

Title: “Teaching and Healing” (Encore) Guests: Barbara Willis, Holbrook Indian School; Eric Flickinger, It Is Written; and Ron Cook, Broken Chains for Humanity Description: Gain insights into the power of education to impact whole person health from individuals working in settings as diverse as clinics for indigenous Guatemalans in Central America and schools for Native Youth in Arizona. Refer listeners to: www.hissda.org, viceprincipal@hissda.org or 928-524-6845 (Holbrook school); ItIsWritten.com; or Bc4humanity.com