The future is bright with this group of young, inspired leaders. 18-year-old Joanay Benton and 13-year-old Malayiah Jones are the chairwomen of their schools' Native UNITY programs and have big plans for the future. Lynne Ray Smith and Denari Rangel also join us to show the true power of UNITY.

“Being assertive and being bossy are two different things.” -Joanay Benton

Find out more about UNITY and our other youth programs by calling (619) 445-1188 Ext. 650

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See what movie magic is all about! The creators of our documentary "Everlasting Steps: The Path to Healing" share what it took to bring this cinematic movement to life. Three stories of overcoming addiction collide to prove there is everlasting hope for a brighter future.

“People can mess up, but people can also change, and people can also do good things” -Bobby Wallace

Click here to watch Everlasting Steps: The Path to Healing now!

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To reach our Behavioral Health department, call (619) 445-1188 Ext. 200

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I gathered the leaders of SIHC to join the podcast for a deep dive into our new and improved vision statement. Laura Caswell (CEO), Laura Quaha Parkhurst (COO), and Mary Johnson (Executive Secretary) share their thoughts on how the new vision will affect the clinic, how you can get the most out of your healthcare, and how SIHC became what it is today.

“We are a generous people and we're not just going to help our people, we're open to help everybody.” -Laura Quaha Parkhurst

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I teamed up with The City Ranch band to discuss how music has contributed to each member's health, wellness, and happiness. The enthusiastic bunch made up of Daryl Lawrick, Rena Armstrong, Michael Garcia, and Ken Strauss each have their own wacky stories on how music has changed their lives forever.

“Music gave me a reason to be. A reason to live... to want to talk to people.” -Rena Armstrong

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In this episode, I'm joined by author, health and wellness advocate, and helicopter crash survivor, Jo Eager. We discuss nutrition tips, the dangers of corrupt media, and her multiple near-death experiences including a helicopter crash and a snake attack.

“You don't have to do a marathon the first day, just go a little bit at a time.” -Jo Eager

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Campo Native, Frank Salazar has joined the podcast to enlighten me on the importance of cultural preservation, life on the rez, and plenty more! We dive into Frank's many experiences such as being an infantry soldier in the military, working in museums as a Cultural Knowledge Keeper, and his transition from a Senior to an Elder. Stick around to hear it all!

“A reservation can keep you more grounded if you stay grounded in who you are, what you do, and your relatives” -Frank Salazar

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Noelia Acevedo, Health insurance expert, has joined our podcast to help you better understand how to find the best health plan for yourself and your loved ones.

“Healthcare is the best thing to have. It gives you peace of mind.” -Noelia Acevedo

Call (619) 445-1188 Ext. 543 to contact Noelia and find out what you qualify for.

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We were fortunate to sit down with Erica Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul and Chairwoman of SIHC, to discuss some of the most pressing issues impacting our communities today. With years of experience putting in the work to make positive changes for her people, Erica shares her perspective on what we can do to set ourselves up for success.

“The Kumeyaay people are fighters, and one way or another, we'll get to where we want to be.” -Erica Pinto

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We sat down with a very special guest from Viejas, Debbie Stein, to discuss her encounters with racism and what she believes are the best ways to respond to racism. SIHC members Alexis Spratt and Sean Allen also joined us to offer their perspectives on the issue. This might be our most insightful episode yet!

“Strength is not about tearing somebody down. True strength is picking somebody up.” -Sean Allen

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Today our Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) department joins us to discuss the true meaning of a happy and healthy mindset and how you can best assist a loved one suffering from suicidal thoughts. Listen to the experts Alexis Spratt, Sean Allen, Candace Willis, and Jocelyn Gardner break down the intricacies of these topics.

“There's so much pressure to be what we're not when we should just be ourselves” -Alexis Spratt

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