WELL FOR CULTURE
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 237 ratingsWell For Culture is an Indigenous wellness initiative that focuses on healing intergenerational trauma and reimagining Indigenous futures through a holistic, ancestral-based approach to healing, health and wellness. WFC is based on the teaching that Indigenous cultural values, modalities of movements and original foods of our people are inherently based in wellness and are powerful tools for spiritual, mental, physical and emotional healing.
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Episodes
Indigenous Ancestral Values and Social Media
September 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode, we talk about the ways that social media and time spent in the digital world can harm our health, and why this is potentially the biggest public health crisis of our time
The Evolving Role of Indigenous Fathers: A Conversation with Thosh Collins & Dr. Joshuaa Allison-Burbank
February 04, 2021 20:02 - 1 hour - 86 MBCurrently in Native country is a resurgence of Indigenous fatherhood teachings and practices, as well as an evolving role of Indigenous fathers in their families and communities. In this conversation WFC Co-Founder Thosh Collins sat down with his friend and collegue Dr Joshuaa Allison-Burbank during a Native Wellness Institute Power Event that was live on Facebook. Josh is a Diné / Pueblo Man and father of 2 from Tohatchi, NM on the Navajo Nation. Josh received an MA in 2015 and a PhD in ...
A Pandemic Update for Native America - Vaccines, Public Health, and Precautions. - Part 1/2
November 20, 2020 15:12 - 62.1 MBAs COVID-19 continues to impact the world, tribal Nations and Indigenous people continue to see sweeping impacts of the virus in our communities. This episode explores public health implications and perspectives surrounding the topic. First, we talk about some of the ways that the virus has impacted our family and communities personally. We then interview Deionna Vigil, a Research Program Coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for American Indian Health. S...
#BlackLivesMatter -- Linking Social Justice and Wellness
June 08, 2020 19:18 - 43 minutes - 60 MBResources on how to take action https://blacklivesmatter.com/global-actions/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/defundthepolice/ https://www.standwithbre.com/?fbclid=IwAR1O5lupss1_YmmjZpPlUr_mH0i5NX95YFaETWIJS4xwUDlUQTF-Tgz9zk0 List of books recommended in episode: The Autobiography of Malcolm X Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves by Adam Hochschild The work fo Dr Cornel West, an American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and p...
Indigenized Wellness + Stress Relief in Quarantine
March 28, 2020 18:47 - 43 minutes - 60 MBIn this episode we give our thoughts on the current global pandemic, and we discuss ways we can all stay grounded and well through Indigenous teachings, using our original model for holistic health, the 7 Circles of Wellness. We provide a short guided session of emotional freedom technique, which is a tool to reduce stress and anxiety.
How to Stay Healthy on Travel
March 11, 2020 15:26 - 65.4 MBSEASON 2 EP 1 - HOW TO STAY HEALTHY ON TRAVEL ✈️ Welcome back to the WELL FOR CULTURE podcast! We’re starting season 2 with a conversation about staying well on the road. In this episode, you will learn our methods for healthy eating (even in rural areas with few options); why you should try to keep your circadian rhythm on track; how to squeeze in movement/fitness sessions; and how we stay spiritually grounded while away from home. Enjoy your trip, and thanks for tuning in! Remember you can...
Our Intertribal Wedding - Episode 10
November 26, 2019 14:01 - 55 minutes - 77 MBPODCAST EPISODE 10 : OUR INTERTRIBAL WEDDING // Guess what? We got married this month! It was a beautiful, healthful, spiritually grounding ceremony followed by a 3-day celebration full of friends, family, and Indigenous food. We did things in our own unique way — combining customs from our various tribal nations and adding tweaks of our own to make it all come together. We weren’t planning on doing a podcast episode on this topic, but since the whole thing turned out so nicely, we wanted to ...
Conscious Indigenous Parenting - Episode 09
October 31, 2019 05:22 - 1 hour - 121 MBCONSCIOUS INDIGENOUS PARENTING // Indigenous parents all over the world are reclaiming and revitalizing the parenting philosophies and methodologies that have been keeping Native families well and strong since the beginning of time. In this episode, Thosh and Chelsey share all about their tips, experiences, and thought processes from pregnancy to labor/delivery and through the stages of baby care. This is the first in an ongoing series of parenting episodes. For more of this type of content, ...
Healthy Relationships & Healing - Episode 08
October 16, 2019 02:07 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBHealthy relationships set the foundation for strong families which in turn make up thriving Indigenous communities. Much of the healing and wellness needed within our communities is dependent upon breaking the cycles of unhealthy relationships and reconnecting with our original teachings on love, honor, trust, and respect. One of the seven circles of wellness is “Kinship/Clanship/Community.” The topic of healthy relationships lies within this circle. Many of our listeners requested that we ...
A Conversation with Sean Sherman 'The Sioux Chef' - Episode 07
October 04, 2019 13:05 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBPODCAST EPISODE 07 — A CONVERSATION WITH SEAN SHERMAN, @thesiouxchef • We are so excited to share this episode with you all! Many of you are probably already aware of the amazing work Sean is doing in the area of revitalizing and evolving Indigenous food-ways. He is an award-winning chef, cookbook author, social entrepreneur, and much more. In this episode Thosh and Sean talk about the importance of making Indigenous foods a part of our lives again; the critical link between our health and ou...
Reconnecting with Ancestral Foodways - Episode 06
September 20, 2019 15:56 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBReestablishing our relationships with food is perhaps the most critical step toward reclaiming Indigenous health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, the food conversation can be overwhelmingly complex, but we’ve broken down some of the basics and shared our thoughts to help you start viewing food more like your ancestors did. Topics covered in this episode include the impact of colonialism on modern health; Indigenous values-based food choices; why we don’t say “diet,”; no more one-size-fits-all so...
Movement is Medicine - Episode 05
August 29, 2019 17:02 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this episode, we break down an Indigenous perspective on the importance of MOVEMENT for total health. Contrary to popular belief, movement is not just PHYSICAL, it is also MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL. We need movement in our lives for preventative healthcare, for healing, and for functioning at our best capacities. Tune in to hear about the many, many ways that movement impacts our lives, and find out how to go about starting your fitness or movement practice.
The History of Native Wellness - Interview: Jillene Joseph - Episode 04
August 13, 2019 17:12 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Jillene Joseph (A'aninin), the Executive Director of the Native Wellness Institute, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the healing and wellness of Indigenous people. She shares NWI's founding story, and the role it played in the development of the wellness movement in Native country. Jillene also shares some favorite moments from her career, and advice on maintaining wellness in your life.
Our Personal Wellness Stories - Episode 03
August 02, 2019 17:58 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this episode, Chelsey and Thosh share their backgrounds and personal stories. You’ll find out where they come from, why they became passionate about wellness, and how they met and created Well For Culture.
The 7 Circles of Wellness - Episode 02
July 09, 2019 19:34 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, we share all about our original wellness model, The 7 Circles of Wellness. Learn about why we should focus on each of these areas in order to achieve and maintain balance. This model is the very foundation of our wellness philosophy and practice. You don't want to miss this episode.
WELL FOR CULTURE Introduction - Episode 01
June 06, 2019 19:38 - 28 minutes - 39 MBWell For Culture is an Indigenous Wellness Initiative that focuses on reclaiming total health and wellness through indigenous teachings and practices.