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Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Cheryle Hart, MD, author. Description: Dr. Cheryle Hart explains how serotonin affects mental health and weight loss, and shares diet and lifestyle strategies to help support healthy levels of this important neurotransmitter. For further information visit: AIANL.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org.

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Darold Harmon Joseph, PhD (Hopi), Assistant Professor of Special Education, Northern Arizona University, Director of the Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE). Description: In a broad-ranging interview, Dr. Joseph shares his work supporting educators serving Native American communities, advancing educational opportunities for Indigenous youth, and expanding access to cancer education and screening throughout Indian Country. He also discusses his role in an American Cancer Society documentary highlighting cancer disparities and community-driven interventions in Native communities. For More Information, email Dr. Joseph at: Darold.Joseph@NAU.edu or visit in.nau.edu/ine. (The cancer video can be found on YouTube by searching its title, “Real Lives: Cancer Stories of Indigenous People.”)

Title: “Navigating Perimenopause: Insights for Women and Their Partners.” Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Guests: Julie Fedeli, Certified Health Coach; and Pamela DeRose, MBA and Certified Health Coach; Authors and Women’s Health Advocates. Description: Julie Fedeli and Pam DeRose explore perimenopause challenges—such as weight gain, memory issues, fatigue, and more—and share practical, natural strategies to address these problems. For More Information, email Pam and Julie at: Care@MidlifeUpgrade.com or visit MidlifeUpgrade.com. (Note: Julie and Pam’s book, “Midlife Upgrade: A Girlfriend’s Guide to Finding Your Power in the Pause,” is available on Amazon and through other booksellers.)

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Ron Price, MA; Mediator, Conflict Coach, and Author. Description: Ron Price shares simple, proven strategies to prevent and resolve conflict. His message: conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional. For further information, contact Ron@RonPrice.com or visit RonPrice.com.

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy break down the environmental and everyday toxins we’re exposed to, how they sneak into our lives, and—most importantly—practical steps you can take to reduce exposure and support your body’s natural detox processes for better long-term health. For further information, visit AIANL.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Cherie Calbom, MS; nutritionist, author. Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy revisit a classic radio show with Cherie Calbom, exploring how quality sleep and smart nutrition work together to support healthy weight loss and long-term weight management. For further information, see the book, “Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss” by Cherie Calbom.

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy examine the pros and cons of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, contrasting them with lifestyle changes. For further information, contact Dr. Bokovoy at Joni4s@me.com, or visit Lifeandhealth.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy discuss the dangers of an often silent condition known as fatty liver disease. You’ll learn how to help prevent or reverse this condition using diet, exercise, and other nondrug strategies. You’ll also benefit from special tips on healthy weight loss and gain insights into habits that support liver health. For more information, contact Dr. Bokovoy at Joni4S@me.com, or visit LifeAndHealth.org or TimelessHealingInsights.org

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Description: Dr. DeRose shares practical insights on how to make and keep New Year’s resolutions that lead to longer, happier, and healthier lives. He explores key health habits worth adopting and introduces the SMART goal framework to help ensure success. Listeners will learn how turning vague intentions into clear, actionable goals makes resolutions far more achievable and lasting. For more information, visit TimelessHealingInsights.org

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 only lifeline to encouragement and truth. He recounts the remarkable story of hundreds of former rebel soldiers in the Philippines whose lives were transformed after hearing AWR broadcasts—leading them to lay down their weapons, embrace healing, and build peaceful new communities. For further information, visit: AWR.org; AWR360 on YouTube.

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 and break their “cycle of malfunction,” take responsibility, and work together toward real resolution and harmony. In the final segment, Dr. Joni Bokovoy brings her Native American health expertise to the table, introducing the SMART Goals framework to help listeners make sustainable, life-changing choices. For further information: rionline.org; joni4s@me.com (jonib@nativeministries.org).

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 pharmaceuticals in boosting physical and mental health. He warns that high‑protein diets—especially keto and paleo—can quietly harm kidney function and mental well‑being, while a balanced, lower‑protein plant‑based diet enhances both body and brain. In segments two and three, Weimar Academy principal Adam Schilt highlights how emotional intelligence training and hands-on work, particularly gardening, can improve behavior, focus, and academic success—even for neurodivergent learners. The final segment features Oklahoma Academy’s Cliff Brooks, who presents their aviation program, where studen

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, central Arizona Make-A-Wish. Description: This program spotlights organizations transforming access to care, beginning with OnMed’s “clinic in a box,” a high-tech, walk-in care station designed to close primary-care gaps nationwide. Listeners also hear from NAT-SU Healthcare in Tooele, Utah, where leaders emphasize whole-person care through family medicine, dental and optical services, and comprehensive behavioral-health programs. The episode concludes with Make-A-Wish Arizona, whose team shares how they bring hope and life-changing experiences to children—including Native American

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 Indigenous youth are being empowered through education, faith, and leadership at Mamawi Atosketan Native School. President Shanniel Fisher explains how Colorado’s Eden Valley Institute of Wellness uses natural remedies, organic farming, and spiritual programming to help people overcome chronic diseases. And in Alabama, Dr. Kaylene WeirCox of the Uchee Pines Institute shares how her journey from surgeon to lifestyle medicine specialist has enabled her to help patients prevent illness and reclaim healthier, more purposeful lives. For further information: MamawiAtosketan.ca; Eden-Valley.

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 smiles without the need for traditional dental tools. These innovative and natural approaches are transforming lives and expanding the possibilities in global oral healthcare. Rounding out the show, Chris Dellen of Delmar Uncommon Growth shares how his team helps visionary creators bring hidden ideas and products to light through technology and marketing, and Valdene Vale of Wildwood Health Institute explains how their lifestyle center helps people reverse chronic diseases and restore physical, mental, and spiritual wellness through practical, faith-based programs. For further i

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 through conversations on wellness, family, and healing. In the second half, we turn to Safe TV, a global network offering uplifting and educational content that brings families together through positive, values-driven programming. For further information: DineAdventistRadio.org, 505-427-3536; SafeTV.org

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 will provide participants with knowledge about cancer prevention, screening, and wellness practices rooted in culture and community, thus embodying the indigenous belief that “culture is medicine and community is healing.” Ambassadors will become equipped to drive lasting, locally guided health change across Indian Country. For further information, contact: Jason Horay at Jason.horay@cancer.org

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, and sustainable livelihoods throughout the world. For further information: strongtowerradio.org; farmstew.org, 815-200-4925

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

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: Childimpact.org (Evans); TalesoftheExodus.com (Parker); ThreeAngelsForKids.com (Doran)