Healing Dojo Podcast | HIR Wellness

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this Part 2, we continue to have healing conversation and teachings from J. Carlos Rivera around his experience with healing relationships, and how he applies his energy into healing our Indigenous relatives through his work, and with his organization Generation Red Road.  To learn more about Carlos, please read a brief bio below and visit the links at the bottom of this description. 

Hosts: Alexis C. and Fondé

J. Carlos Rivera is a member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians and of Mexican descent. He is a dear friend and relative to HIR Wellness and our CEO and Founder, Lea Denny. He is a sensational human being, and we are grateful for his continued connection. Carlos completed his chemical dependency studies and Human Services at the American River College and is a graduate of the Duke University Non-profit management course. Previously, Carlos served as a substance abuse treatment provider for ten years at the Sacramento Native American Health and he was appointed to the State Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency by Governor Jerry Brown in 2011 and served the state for almost four years. Carlos was previously a trainer for the Wellbriety Training Institute, and later a former Executive Director of White Bison, Inc. in California for over 5 years. Currently, Carlos serves as the founder and CEO of Generation Red Road and South Dakota and Chief Cultural Officer at American Indian Health and Services in Santa Barbara, CA. He is one of the owners of JRiv Consulting, LLC and The Homies Taco Truck, a food truck that provides street tacos with a little California flavor. 

If you are looking to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are!

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interviews and puts praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this Part 1, we get introduced to Carlo’s story and journey as a man of illness and recovery, his agreements, and we explore the intergenerational trauma impacts on Boys and Men of color today. To learn more about Carlos, please read a brief bio below and visit the links at the bottom of this description. 

Hosts: Alexis C. and Fondé

J. Carlos Rivera is a member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Mexican descent. He is a dear friend and relative to HIR Wellness and our CEO and Founder, Lea Denny. He is sensational, and we are grateful for his continued connection. Carlos completed his chemical dependency studies and Human Services at the American River College and graduated from the Duke University Non-profit management course. Previously, Carlos served as a substance abuse treatment provider for ten years at the Sacramento Native American Health. Governor Jerry Brown appointed him to the State Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency in 2011, and he served the state for almost four years. Carlos was previously a trainer for the Wellbriety Training Institute, and later a former Executive Director of White Bison, Inc. in California for over five years. Currently, Carlos serves as the founder and CEO of Generation Red Road and South Dakota and Chief Cultural Officer at American Indian Health and Services in Santa Barbara, CA. He co-owns JRiv Consulting, LLC, and The Homies Taco Truck, a food truck that provides street tacos with a little California flavor. 

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Sammy Rangel, the Life Technician, and his mission to leave no one behind lost in suffering, his early experiences, and his pride as a father. Sammy is the founder of Formers Anonymous and co-founder of Life After Hate; he is dedicated to the people looking to leave a life of crime and violence. Sammy is a strongt friend to HIR Wellness and our founder, Lea Denny. Please visit the links at the bottom of this description to learn more about Sammy.

Hosts: Kay and Fondé

If you are looking to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are!

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Fondé Bridges, the head chef and literary savant who found Healthy Words, bringing his work to schools and spaces throughout Milwaukee and worldwide. Fondé is a fabulous friend to HIR Wellness and a lifelong confidante to our founder, Lea Denny. To learn more about Fondé, please visit the links at the bottom of this description.

Hosts: Tiffany & Xavier

If you are looking to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are!

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Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Michael O’Bryan and his journey in becoming the Director of Learning at the Village of Arts and Humanities, the founder of Humanature, a proud Philadelphian, and so much more. Michael is a treasured friend to HIR Wellness and our founder, Lea Denny. To learn more about Michael, please visit the links provided at the bottom of this description.

Hosts: Jasmine and Fondé

If you want to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are!

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM  Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Steve Sawyer a bit about the journey that has led him to his influential work with wilderness therapy co-founding New Vision Wilderness Therapy, as a passionate trainer in Brainspotting and HeartMath, and being a licensed clinician with a breadth of experience in mental health and AODA. Steve is an exceptional partner and friend to HIR Wellness and our founder, Lea Denny. Please visit the links at the bottom of this description to learn more about Steve.

Hosts: Liz and Fondé

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within” Series, where our CAM Cohort  Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Matthew Anderson and his journey as Vice President of Programs and Business Development at the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina*, the Director of the Institute for Family, and an award-winning documentary producer. He is a change agent for child welfare reform, amongst many more things. Matt is a wonderful friend of HIR Wellness and our founder, Lea Denny; we thank him for his time and energy. Please visit the links at the bottom of this description to learn more about Matt.

Hosts: Eva and Fondé Bridges

If you want to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are!

Welcome back! In the N8V-T Youth Podcast Series, we interview and learn from women who are at the forefront of innovation and community care. N8V-T [pronounced Native Tea] is a youth-led Podcast series by our daughters who have participated in our Daughters of Tradition [DOT] mentorship group. This is a Social Justice-focused Podcast Series collaborating with local women leaders. We are publishing this series during the month of March to commemorate Women's History Month. We recognize and celebrate that women and the feminine should, and must, be celebrated and uplifted all year. In this episode, we learn from and connect with Cheryl Stevens about her lifelong work for the Oneida Nation community, and journey as a mother and grandmother.

To learn more about Cheryl, continue reading below.

Hosts: Daughters of Tradition [DOT] Ella S. and Ella R. 

Join DOT and the HIR Wellness Institute team as they interview and engage in meaningful conversation with current and emerging women leaders and we will get the opportunity to hear Indigenous youth perspectives. Together we will build pathways to empower our young feminine voices and advocacy.

Learn more about the Podcast and how to support us here: https://www.hirwellness.org/n8vt-podcast 

Support the DOT to Washington D.C. https://www.mightycause.com/event/Dot 

Cheryl Stevens is a member of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. She has worked for the Oneida Nation for the past 31 years.  For 30 of those years, she worked within the Oneida Grants Office, writing and obtaining Federal, State, and private external funding for the Nation.  She was promoted to the Grants Office Director position in 1993 and currently holds that job title today (28 years). She oversees the operations of the Oneida Nation's Grants Office in the development of grant applications, including grant compliance for the pursuit of external funding for all programs within the tribe.

Cheryl also carries the responsibilities as Executive Manager of the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute, a tribal mechanism for fundraising utilizing the tribe’s 7871 tax-exempt status. The purpose of Oneida Youth Leadership Institute is to operate and support programs and activities which promote leadership qualities in Oneida youth.

Cheryl graduated High School from the Institute for American Indian Arts in 1977.  She further earned a Certification of Accounting from Haskell Junior College in 1983 and a Bachelor’s in Business Economics from Mt. Senario College in 1991.  She is married to Ernie Stevens, Jr. Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association.  Together they have 5 children and 17 grandchildren!  She was a 3-sport Collegiate athlete, High School volleyball and basketball Coach, volunteer Badger State Games Coach, and a volunteer Pom Pon Coach to a group of 50 young girls.  She continues to be an avid volleyball player, and her and her family are active volunteers in their Oneida Nation community.

Welcome back! In the N8V-T Youth Podcast Series, we interview and learn from women who are at the forefront of innovation and community care. N8V-T [pronounced Native Tea] is a youth-led Podcast series by our daughters who have participated in our Daughters of Tradition [DOT] mentorship group. This is a Social Justice-focused Podcast Series collaborating with local women leaders. We are publishing this series during the month of March to commemorate Women's History Month. We recognize and celebrate that women and the feminine should, and must, be celebrated and uplifted all year. In this episode, we start to learn from and connect with Dr. Bonnie Duran about her healing work with Indigenous Wellness Research and journey as a lifelong learner and professor of Social Work at the University of Washington.

*It should be noted that this interview ended abruptly due to technology issues. We look forward to the continued conversation with Dr. Duran very soon.

To learn more about Dr. Bonnie Duran, continue reading below.

Hosts: Daughters of Tradition [DOT] Nem Ki, Dani, Ella S., and Carmen

Join DOT and the HIR Wellness Institute team as they interview and engage in meaningful conversation with current and emerging women leaders and we will get the opportunity to hear Indigenous youth perspectives. Together we will build pathways to empower our young feminine voices and advocacy.

Support the DOT to Washington D.C. Learn more using this link: https://www.mightycause.com/event/Dot

Bonnie Duran Dr.PH (mixed race Opelousas/Coushatta descendent) is a professor in the schools of social work and public health at the University of Washington. She is also on the leadership team at the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute. She received her Dr.PH from UC Berkeley School of Public Health in 1997. Bonnie teaches graduate courses in Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and mindfulness. She has worked in public health research, evaluation and education among Tribes, Native Organizations and other communities of color for more than 35 years. We are honored to have Dr. Bonnie Duran with us today, learning about her research and how mental health is connected to our communities' healing.

Welcome back! In the N8V-T Youth Podcast Series, we interview and learn from women who are at the forefront of innovation and community care. N8V-T [pronounced Native Tea] is a youth-led Podcast series by our daughters who have participated in our Daughters of Tradition [DOT] mentorship group. This is a Social Justice-focused Podcast Series collaborating with local women leaders. We are publishing this series during the month of March to commemorate Women's History Month. We recognize and celebrate that women and the feminine should, and must, be celebrated and uplifted all year. In this episode, we learn from and connect with Dr. Jeneile Luebke about her lifelong leadership and passion for Nursing, and dedication to Indigenous women and communities.

To learn more about Dr. Jeneile Luebke, continue reading below.

Hosts: Daughters of Tradition [DOT] Delilah, Jasmine, and Kayla 

Join DOT and the HIR Wellness Institute team as they interview and engage in meaningful conversation with current and emerging women leaders and we will get the opportunity to hear Indigenous youth perspectives. Together we will build pathways to empower our young feminine voices and advocacy.

Learn more about the Podcast and how to support us here: https://www.hirwellness.org/n8vt-podcast

Support the DOT to Washington D.C. https://www.mightycause.com/event/Dot

Jeneile Luebke PhD, RN is a post-doctoral nurse research associate at University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She in an enrolled member of Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She received her early nursing degrees (LPN and ADN) in Bemidji, MN, and her BS and MS Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her PhD at UW-Milwaukee. Her area of research and expertise include intimate partner violence in the lives of American Indian women, community health nursing and utilization and application of postcolonial and indigenous feminist methodologies. She is a survivor of intimate partner violence and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and personal experiences to help to support and empower other women to transition to survivorhood.