American Indian & Alaska Native Living

American Indian & Alaska Native Living

American Indian & Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on current health issues in Indian country presented by David DeRose MD, MPH. This program covers a broad range of health issues, viewed in a holistic way in keeping with traditional Native perspectives. Discover how to avoid common diseases, how to improve the quality of your nutrition, how to control your blood sugar, diabetes, high blood pressure and much more. Every week Dr. DeRose interviews specialists on a variety of health topics of interest to not only Native groups but also to the general public. www.lifetalk.net

Episodes

AIL 2025-07-29 Full Spectrum Indigenous Health - Brian Hudson and Rebeca Pelaez

July 29, 2025 • 57 mins
Today's show highlights novel home dental care resources and suicide prevention services for veterans as two examples of how Native Americans and Alaskan Natives are providing indigenous options for a broad range of health needs.  For further information contact: Toof.com; or 907-201-6560 (Rebeca)
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AIL 2025-07-22 Predicting and Preventing Drug Abuse - Linda Stanley and Meghan Crabtree

July 22, 2025 • 57 mins
Researchers from Colorado State University share insights into factors that help Native American youth say no to drugs.  For Further Information Visit: tec.colostate.edu or contact Dr. Linda Stanley at linda.stanley@colostate.edu or 970-491-3895.
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AIL 2025-07-15 Overcoming Barriers - Neomie Congello

July 15, 2025 • 57 mins
Dr. Congello shares her own journey of overcoming barriers to obtain her doctorate in Nursing. She then shares how she has used that background to help identify barriers that are keeping minority women from getting sufficient physical activity.  For Further Information: neomie.congello@csuci.edu
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AIL 2025-07-08 Mitigating Drug Harms - Milton Dallas and Daria Montgomery

July 8, 2025 • 57 mins
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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AIL 2025-07-01 Bringing Better Health to Your Community - Jennah Hollen and Kristina Elliott

July 1, 2025 • 57 mins
Learn how two young health professionals began transforming the health of their community—and what you can do to have the same impact. For more information visit: www.willowbrook.church
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AIL 2025-06-24 Focus on Native Youth - Michelle Singer

June 24, 2025 • 57 mins
Michelle Singer reviews the wide range of programs and services currently being offered by the Healthy Native Youth Project. Whether or not you are a Native youth, you’ll learn about practical cutting-edge resources that can help you and those you love.  For further information, please visit www.healthynativeyouth.org
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AIL 2025-06-17 Woven Dignity - Ruth Boyd

June 17, 2025 • 57 mins
The healing power of hand-crafted items has permeated Indian Country. Learn how its power is transforming lives in the Middle East as well. For Further Information: contact Ruth at Wovendignity@gmail.com or visit the website at www.wovendignity.com
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AIL 2025-06-10 Insights from National Indian Health Board Leadership - Stacy A. Bohlen and Darby Galligher

June 10, 2025 • 57 mins
Stacy Bohlen and Darby Galligher of the NIHB share insights into this thriving organization and its far-reaching partnerships throughout Indian Country. For further information, please visit www.NIHB.org
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AIL 2025-06-03 The Power of Natural Lifestyle Therapies - Laura Harris

June 3, 2025 • 57 mins
Lifestyle strategies and other natural remedies can help address chronic diseases as well as foster optimal physical and mental performance. Today’s show provides insights into these powerful natural options. For further information contact: wellspringlifestyle.org or 860-543-5985; timelesshealinginsights.org/30days/wellspring
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AIL 2025-05-27 More Power of Plant-Based Eating - Jay Sutliffe

May 28, 2025 • 57 mins
Join Dr. DeRose as he interviews another expert who sheds additional light on the largely plant-based diets upon which many First Nation peoples thrived prior to European contact. For further information visit: www.NAU.edu
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AIL 2025-05-20 The Power of Plant-Based Eating - Hana Kahleova

May 20, 2025 • 57 mins
Prior to European contact, many Native American tribes thrived on largely plant-based diets. Dr. Hana Kahleova shares cutting-edge research about some of the many benefits of such diets, including weight loss, diabetes reversal, and help for depression.
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AIL 2025-05-13 Stress-Relieving Techniques - Fred A. Hernandez

May 13, 2025 • 57 mins
We all face stressors daily. How we deal with them can make all the difference. Fred Hernandez provides practical pointers. For more information, call: 787-774-8383; or visit: www.VivaSinDolorPR.com  (use Google to automatically translate this Spanish website into English).
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AIL 2025-05-06 Recovering from Grief - Steve and Karen Nicola

May 6, 2025 • 57 mins
No parents are ever prepared for the death of a young child. But this is just what turned the world of Steve and Karen Nicola upside down. Learn how the Nicola’s came to terms with their grief—and channeled their energies into helping others do the same. For more information, visit: www.comfortfortheday.com
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AIL 2025-04-29 The Power of Objective Psychiatry - Brian Mears

April 29, 2025 • 58 mins
Why would a nurse anesthetist leave a successful medical practice to start a chain of mental health clinics? You’ll be inspired by Dr. Brian Mears’ life story and how it propelled him to work with new diagnostic and treatment techniques to help individuals with autism, depression, anxiety, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, tinnitus, and more. For more information, visit: alleviant.com
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AIL 2025-04-22 Raising High EQ Kids - Adam Schilt

April 22, 2025 • 57 mins
Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) has been identified as a key to better interpersonal relationships and job success. It refers to a person’s ability to understand his own emotions and the emotions of those around him and then use that awareness to guide his thinking and behavior. In this week’s program, Adam Schilt, provides insights and opportunities to help the children in your life develop higher EQ. For Further information, vi...
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AIL 2025-04-15 STEM Education Opportunities - David Kanani

April 15, 2025 • 57 mins
Both Native and non-Native students are presented today with many excellent career opportunities that are dependent on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Whether your future involves health care in a tribal clinic, working in engineering for a tribe, or hundreds of other options, solid STEM training in grade school and high school provides the broadest path to success. Today’s show exposes students, teache...
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AIL 2025-04-08 Social Marketing Essentials - Nancy R. Lee

April 10, 2025 • 57 mins
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
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AIL 2025-04-01 Connecting the Land to Healing - Ashley Balletto

April 10, 2025 • 57 mins
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 Consortiu...
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AIL 2025-03-25 Hepatitis Essentials - Catherine Troisi

April 10, 2025 • 57 mins
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
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AIL 2025-03-18 Exploring Sacrifice Zones - Dr. Norma Kreilein

April 10, 2025 • 57 mins
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
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