Healing Dojo Podcast | HIR Wellness

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Join the HIR Wellness Institute team and Healthy Words™ Founder & Head Chef Fondé Bridges as he collaborates with us to engage in meaningful conversation around the complexities of our collective healing and growing. Each podcast is thoughtfully curated by Lea S. Denny, CEO & Founder of HIR Wellness. If you are looking to engage in the conversation and reflect, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are! To our existing and new relatives, we ask for grace as we launch this pilot podcast. Learn more and follow us: www.hirwellness.org

  1. From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | J. Carlos River E6 Part 2

    03/18/2023

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | J. Carlos River E6 Part 2

    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! Learn more about the non-profit ⁠Generation Red Road here,⁠ and more about ⁠CEO & Director Carlos here⁠. The Mission of Generation Red Road, Inc. is to revitalize and promote inter-generational healing by utilizing Indigenous teachings that provide harmony for individuals, families, and communities. Follow Generation Red Road on ⁠Instagram here⁠, and ⁠Facebook here⁠. ⁠Watch Carlos in this video⁠, as he shared some of his story in this teaching at Recovery Reinvented in 2017. Read a Personal Story here⁠, and more about the Red Road for Native Americans from Carlos. You can find ⁠Carlos on LinkedIn⁠ to follow and keep up with Generation Red Road and all things Carlos.

    25 min

  2. 03/18/2023

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | J. Carlos Rivera E6 Part 1

    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.  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!  Learn more about the non-profit ⁠⁠Generation Red Road here,⁠⁠ and more about ⁠⁠CEO & Director Carlos here⁠⁠. The Mission of Generation Red Road, Inc. is to revitalize and promote inter-generational healing by utilizing Indigenous teachings that provide harmony for individuals, families, and communities.  Follow Generation Red Road on ⁠⁠Instagram here⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Facebook here⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠Watch Carlos in this video⁠⁠, as he shared some of his story in this teaching at Recovery Reinvented in 2017.  ⁠Read a Personal Story here⁠⁠, and more about the Red Road for Native Americans from Carlos.  You can find ⁠⁠Carlos on LinkedIn⁠⁠ to follow and keep up with Generation Red Road and all things Carlos.

    34 min
  3. From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Sammy Rangel E3

    11/18/2022

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Sammy Rangel E3

    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! Learn more about Sammy on his website, and what a Life Technician is all about. Check out his YouTube Channel here where he has many talks to watch and listen to. Explore The Lift Technician Podcast here.  You can find and follow Sammy Rangel on Linkedin too!

    53 min
  4. From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Fondé Bridges E5

    11/18/2022

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Fondé Bridges E5

    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! What are Healthy Words? Healthy Words are positive, beneficial, and nutritious vocabulary -Fondé Bridges Watch and listen to Fondé share more about Healthy Words and why they matter in this video  Check out his work with the Carrorism initiative and Nasreen Ameri, and more about his work on the Healthy Words page. Be sure to check out his recent work with “The Orchard of Inspiration” Instagram? Healthwordsfonde and Carrorism_in_schools

    1h 9m
  5. From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Michael O'Brien E4

    11/18/2022

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Michael O'Brien E4

    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! Read this sweet article about Michael, the Modern Humanitarian Explore more about his firm, Humanature, and their works towards supporting organizations in their understanding of humanity and equity You will find many videos and resource on Michael, but here is a recently recorded session with Michael on the The Village of Arts and Humanities to experience his energy Learn more about The Village here and the unique, critical work they do in Philadelphia You can find and follow Michael on LinkedIn too!

    47 min
  6. From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Steve Sawyer E2

    11/18/2022

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Steve Sawyer E2

    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 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! Check out this video of Steve in the field with New Vision Wilderness Therapy, and he shares more about NVW’s commitment to Trauma-Informed Care here.  Learn more about wilderness therapy and the New Vision Wilderness Programs on their website You can find Steve on LinkedIn too!

    36 min
  7. From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Matthew Anderson | E1

    11/18/2022

    From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series | Matthew Anderson | E1

    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! Learn more about the Institute for Family and listen to the Seen Out Loud podcasts where Matt engages in conversation with like-minded leaders and healers in the U.S. Foster Care System Watch and listen to a TedTalks by Matt in Greensboro around transforming the child welfare system and the power of being seen, click here Check out Cody’s story in Matt’s documentary “From Place to Place” in this trailer. Be sure to subscribe to the Institute for Family here for a link to the full documentary. You can find and follow Matt on LinkedIn too! Explore the powerful work Children’s Home Society of North Carolina is committed to for our families. *As of Fall 2022, Matt has decided to pursue passions outside of CHS, check out his LinkedIn to learn more about his journey. We are sending you joy, as always!

    41 min
  8. N8V-T Youth Podcast | Ep. 4 | Cheryl Stevens

    03/30/2022

    N8V-T Youth Podcast | Ep. 4 | Cheryl Stevens

    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.

    30 min
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Join the HIR Wellness Institute team and Healthy Words™ Founder & Head Chef Fondé Bridges as he collaborates with us to engage in meaningful conversation around the complexities of our collective healing and growing. Each podcast is thoughtfully curated by Lea S. Denny, CEO & Founder of HIR Wellness. If you are looking to engage in the conversation and reflect, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are! To our existing and new relatives, we ask for grace as we launch this pilot podcast. Learn more and follow us: www.hirwellness.org

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  • Creator
    HIR Wellness Institute
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © HIR Wellness Institute