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Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Guest: Sonja DeRose, MD. Description: Dr. David DeRose interviews his wife, Dr. Sonja DeRose, about her experience going through the 11-day lifestyle program at Wildwood Health Institute. You’ll learn practical pointers about diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and more from Dr. Sonja’s experience. She entered the program intentionally, wanting to understand it from the perspective of an actual participant rather than a clinician. During the interview, she describes what it was like to follow the daily schedule, interact with staff, and engage in the structured lifestyle interventions. Dr. Sonja explains how the program’s environment, routines, and education helped her see its impact more clearly. She also highlights how the approach can be highly beneficial for people dealing with chronic conditions. These include obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Her insights show how immersive lifestyle change can support measurable improvements in health and well‑bei

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Description: Dr. David DeRose and Dr. Joni Bokovoy discuss the new March 2026 cholesterol guidelines. You will learn how diet and other lifestyle factors can help you improve your health and decrease your risk of stroke and heart attack. For more information visit: www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH Guest: Maria Esther Roybal-Hazen, MD; Health Expert, Radio74 Network Description: Radio74 International is one of the networks that carries American Indian and Alaska Native Living. Dr. Esther Roybal-Hazen of Radio74 joins Dr. DeRose to share practical health tips and her journey into natural healing. For further information: Radio74.org or Radio74.net

Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guests: Brad Dennis, MSW, RCSW; Director, Indigenous Reconciliation Ministries for the SDA Church in Canada (Huu‑ay‑aht First Nation). DeeAnna Dennis, MSW; Associate Director, Indigenous Reconciliation Ministries for the SDA Church in Canada. Description: For many First Nations peoples, Christianity is synonymous with oppression, greed, and force. However, Brad Dennis shares how Christianity and its Bible, rightly understood, are anything but that. From his perspective as an Aboriginal Canadian, Brad, along with his wife DeeAnna, shares his own journey of faith—and describes an exciting video project to “decolonize Christianity.” For further information: www.journeyhome.world

Hosts: Drs. David DeRose and Joni Bokovoy (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Lorraine Whitehair, RN, RD, MPH (Navajo Nation). Description: Lorraine Whitehair shares her journey from humble beginnings on the Navajo Nation to a career in health spanning nutrition, nursing, and public health. You’ll be inspired by how she has used her talents to serve First Nations peoples in the Americas and around the world. For Further Information, visit: www.AIANL.org, or www.TimelessHealingInsights.org

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