American Indian and Alaska Native Living
A one-hour weekly talk show focusing on health issues in Indian country, viewed in a holistic way in keeping with traditional Native perspectives, hosted by David DeRose M.D.
Episodes
December 15, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Dan Gabbert, mental and spiritual health coach; Kyle Allen, Vice President, AWR. Description: Mental and spiritual health coach Dan Gabbert shares how his own journey toward peace and contentment shapes the guidance he offers others today. Kyle Allen, Vice President of Adventist World Radio, reveals the global impact of AWR’s hope-centered programming, especially in regions where radio is the on...
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December 8, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Tom Waters, Marriage and Family Coaching, Co-founder, Restoration International; Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Description: In this week's show, Tom Waters of Restoration International shares practical, heartfelt tools for strengthening marriage, starting with the simple but transformative habit of listening to understand rather than to react. He explains how couples can identify an...
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November 30, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: (1) Neil Nedley, MD, Weimar University President and Medical Director of the Optimize Your Brain™ and Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Programs™ (2) Adam Schilt, Principal of Weimar Academy (3) Cliff Brooks, Mission Aviation Program, Oklahoma Academy. Description: Dr. Neil Nedley opens this week’s episode by showing how nutrition and lifestyle therapies can outperform traditional pharmace...
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November 17, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Amol Dhaliwal, Business Development, OnMed Healthcare; Carrie O’Rourke, General Manager Business Development, OnMed Healthcare; Victor Garcia, CEO NAT-SU Healthcare (Skull Valley Band of Goshutes); Michelle Main, Chief Behavioral Health officer, NAT-SU Healthcare; Christine Wilmont, Tribal Ambassador, Make-A-Wish Arizona, (Hopi and Navajo); Daniela Rios, Community Outreach and Referral Manager, ...
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November 17, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Bella Potts (Plains Cree), Youth Team Leader, Mamawi Atosketan Native School; Shanniel Fisher, President, Eden Valley Institute of Wellness; and Kaylene WeirCox, MD, Medical Director, Uchee Pines Institute. Description: This week’s program highlights three institutions making a lasting difference in their communities and beyond. From the plains of Central Alberta, Bella Potts shares how Indi...
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November 10, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Chris Dellen, Founder, CEO, Delmar Uncommon Growth. Luke Fisher, RN. Valdene Vale, President, Wildwood Health Institute. Description: Luke Fisher, RN, organic farmer, and nurse practitioner student, shares his groundbreaking work bringing painless, drill-free dentistry to communities across Africa and beyond—using simple, affordable treatments that stop cavities, preserve teeth, and transform sm...
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November 3, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Kenneth Kirtley, Program Director, and Tamara Peshlakai (Diné/Navajo), LCSW, Diné Adventist Radio. Carlos Pardeiro, President / C.E.O., SafeTV. Description: This episode explores two inspiring media ministries making a difference across cultures and continents. First, we spotlight Diné Adventist Radio, a program created for the Navajo Nation that nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual health t...
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October 24, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guest: Jason Horay, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the American Cancer Society. Description: Jason Horay, of the American Cancer Society, joins us to share an inspiring new initiative focused on health equity for Indigenous communities. On November 6, 2025, the ACS will launch a virtual Health Equity Ambassador Training, led by Indigenous facilitator Celina Donahue. This program w...
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October 19, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Jilane Fenner and Joy Kauffman. Description: In this inspiring episode, we begin with an interview highlighting Strong Tower Radio, sharing how their network strengthens communities through resources for better health, family, and relationships. The remaining segments spotlight FARM STEW, an organization teaching simple, practical ways to achieve clean water, nutritious food, proper sanitation, ...
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October 13, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH Guests: Marcella Morton (Cherokee) and Caleb Proctor (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians); Echota Behavioral Health Description: As a response to a dying friend's wish, Marcella Morton got off the couch and started running. Hear her amazing story and how she continues to use it to motivate Native Youth. For further information: visit Echota Behavioral Health on Facebook
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October 5, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Dr. Tom Evans, CEO, Child Impact International; Nicole Parker, counselor and best-selling author; Sandra Doran, Ed. D., Curriculum and Creative Director, Three Angels For Kids. Description: Children are deeply valued across Indian Country. How can we not only protect them but also support their healing from trauma? This week’s program offers practical solutions. For further information, contact...
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September 29, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Laura Brooks (Osage), Osage Nation Counseling Center; Dr. Chesleigh Keene (Diné/Navajo, Deer Springs Clan), Kauffman and Associates; Christina Martel, American Cancer Society. Description: Dr. DeRose interviews three guests from the venue of the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference. You'll hear about an amazing project that illustrates the impact of cancer in Indian Country, as well as learn a...
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September 22, 2025 • 58 mins
Title: "The Far-Reaching Effects of Sunlight" Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guest: Roger Seheult, MD, Faculty at Loma Linda University and UC Riverside, in CA. He is boarded in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Description: Noted health authority and popular YouTube health expert Dr. Roger Seheult shares insights into how sunlight can decrease stress, improve blood sugar levels, boost immunity and card...
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September 14, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH Guests: Camie Shaw, CEO, (Lower Muskogee Creek), Perfect Choice Medical Technologies; Connie Tucker, DO, Chief Development Officer, Ascend Healthcare; and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, (Cherokee), Associate Producer, American Indian and Alaska Native Living Radio Description: Dr. DeRose interviews three individuals who are making a difference in Indian Country from the venue of the National Indian Health Board’s N...
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September 8, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH Guest: David Jones, LMFT; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Adjunct Professor at Weimar University. Description: David Jones shares practical insights into overcoming traumatic events that have affected your family of origin. For further info, contact: wisetherapyllc.com
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May 26, 2025 • 58 mins
Guest: Jay Sutliffe, PhD, RD Director of the Prandial Lab and Professor of Nutrition and Foods at NAU. Description: 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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May 18, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guest: Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, Director of Clinical Research, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Description: 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. For further information vis...
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May 12, 2025 • 58 mins
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May 5, 2025 • 58 mins
Title: “Recovering from Grief.” Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guests: Steve and Karen Nicola, Grief Coaches and professional educators. Description: No parents are ever prepared for the death of a young child. But this is exactly 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, vis...
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April 25, 2025 • 58 mins
Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guest: Brian Mears, DNAP, APRN, PMHNP, CRNA; Founder & CEO, Alleviant Integrated Mental Health. Description: 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, ...
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