We Own Wellness

In this meaningful conversation with Andrea and Isaiah, we explore powerful resources and opportunities that are helping Native youth and families build stronger connections, resilience, and wellness. They share how gatherings like GONA (Gathering of Native Americans) create space for healing, culture, and community, while also highlighting programs supported by the Native Connections Grant that provide prevention, wellness, and support services.

Together, we talk about the importance of bringing youth together, reconnecting with cultural traditions like the Summer Solstice, and how these seasonal moments can encourage reflection, belonging, and growth. This episode is a reminder that wellness isn’t a solo journey—it’s something we build through community, culture, and shared experiences.

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Thank you to CALVET for hosting this important event and advocating for Tribal veterans and their families. We look forward to connecting, learning, and supporting those who have served.

📍 Sycuan Casino & Resort
📅 May 13–14, 2026

Free RSVP Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/myz4cyq/lp/8dec53c2-3e0e-441c-b094-6eebf3135a1c

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(919) 651-3054

In this inspiring conversation with pro lacrosse player Wesley Berg of the San Diego Seals, we explore how sports can shape your character, your mindset, and your entire life path. Wesley opens up about the discipline, resilience, and perspective he’s gained through years of competing at the highest level, and how those lessons extend far beyond the field. Together, we break down the often‑overlooked life skills that sports can teach you: mental toughness, responsibility, teamwork, and the confidence to push past your limits. This episode is a powerful reminder that lacrosse isn’t just a game, it’s a catalyst for growth, purpose, and becoming the best version of yourself.

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In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Kumeyaay leader Dr. Anthony Pico, we go even deeper into the heart of what makes a community truly successful. Dr. Pico opens up about overcoming personal loss, healing from generational trauma, and rediscovering purpose through cultural values like harmony, respect, and gratitude. Together, we explore the difference between modern measures of success and the timeless wisdom of tribal obligation, unity, and selflessness. This episode is a moving reminder that success has nothing to do with money, but everything to do with honoring your roots, your responsibilities, and your people. You can listen to Part 1 by clicking here!

"What harmony does, it makes you feel good about yourself. It makes you feel good about your surroundings.” -Dr. Anthony Pico

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What if there was a way to support your child’s learning and their emotional well-being? In this episode, Craig Beswick and Dr. Summer Peterson of Lifelong Learning share a powerful, trauma-resilient approach to education that’s changing lives. Learn how mindfulness, resilience, and the TREC model are helping schools, families, and entire communities thrive. Whether you're a parent, educator, or nonprofit leader, this episode offers practical insights and real hope for building a better future—one resilient learner at a time. Listen in and discover a stronger, more supportive model for your family.

"What the emerging science is finding is that teachers are leaving because they don't feel psychologically safe in their work place.” -Craig Beswick

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What happens when marketing meets medicine, and creativity becomes a tool for healing? In this episode, we sit down with David Dawson, Marketing Director at Indian Health Council, and Bryan Davis, IHC’s Multimedia Specialist, for a deep dive into the intersection of storytelling, social media, and mental health. From the power of digital outreach to the pressures of the online world, they share how their work shapes community wellness—and where IHC and SIHC can grow together. It’s a fresh, thoughtful conversation that might just change how you use your phone.

"Instinctively, we were always kind of looking for that purpose in the work that we did.” -David Dawson

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What if the path to freedom doesn’t lead through cities—but across mountains, rivers, and wild open land? In this episode, we sit down with nomadic horseman Michael Ridge, a.k.a. the Prince of Ponies and Wildflowers, to explore a life built on survival skills, native plant wisdom, and deep respect for the earth. From crafting buckskin to navigating by instinct, Ridge invites us into a world where connection to land replaces consumerism, and real environmentalism isn’t a trend—it’s a way of life. This conversation might just flip your perspective on what it means to be free.

"Healing is a natural process that takes place so when we learn the place we're in and learn our place within it, it's a natural thing.” -Michael Ridge

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What if dance could do more than entertain—what if it could heal? In this episode, we’re joined by Sydney Bartunek, founder of Move to Heal SD, to explore the powerful intersection of movement, trauma recovery, and science. Discover how dance is being used to support youth, promote emotional well-being, and build resilience in underserved communities. From evidence-based healing to ancestral wisdom, this conversation delivers fresh insight into the power of movement as medicine.

"There are so many small ways that you can start and I think the most important thing is there's no right or wrong way.” -Sydney Bartunek

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What if everything you knew about body fat was wrong? In this episode, we’re joined by Di Katz Shachar to uncover the surprising truth about body fat, the growing concern of premature puberty, and how to build emotional intelligence and resilience in children. From hidden health risks to powerful strategies for growth, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone seeking clear, trusted information on health and development. Don’t miss it.

"The one thing that people keep putting aside is their workout, which is what I think is the most important thing in the world.” -Di Katz Shachar

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