Timber People

Gena Timberman

Halito! Welcome to Timber People. People – like Timber – are strong and support. They gather us warmly together like fuel that feeds fire – those who uplift structures of our community that protect and preserve. Please join us for conversations with people who are making a difference with their strength, creativity, and pursuit to build safe spaces for our community to gather, share, and learn from one another.

  1. 67 - Delivering Meaningful Healthcare in Innovative Ways Throughout Indian Country with Carrie O'Rourke

    JAN 22

    67 - Delivering Meaningful Healthcare in Innovative Ways Throughout Indian Country with Carrie O'Rourke

    Host Gena Timberman invites Carrie O'Rourke with OnMed to discuss new and innovative ways to deliver healthcare throughout Indian Country. They talk about new solutions in healthcare and exciting avenues by which tribes and others can access resources to support their services and healthcare needs for their citizens and beyond. Carrie and Gena talk about OnMed and what the Rural Health Transformation Program can provide to Oklahoma, Tribes, and Indigenous communities throughout the country.

    15 min
  2. 66 - A Life of Purpose in Wellness & Well-Being with Dr. Ashleigh Muse

    12/04/2025

    66 - A Life of Purpose in Wellness & Well-Being with Dr. Ashleigh Muse

    Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Ashleigh Muse, founder of Chiropractic Wellness Clinic and OKC Wellness Clinics, to talk about quality of life and the value of a holistic approach to healing and being. Ashleigh shares about her own health journey and what it means to explore new and innovative methods of treatment as well as functional nutrition. They discuss the rewards and good feelings behind living from the inside out and inspiring others to heal.

    26 min
  3. 65 - The Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Benjamin Harjo Jr. with Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher

    09/16/2025

    65 - The Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Benjamin Harjo Jr. with Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher

    Host Gena Timberman welcomes Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher to share the vision and mission of the Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors Ben's gentle and generous spirit by paying it forward to Indigenous artists needing assistance to further their careers or expenses incurred traveling to art markets and exhibitions. They talk about beloved memories, community support, and what this year means for the Artist Fund in celebrating Ben's life and legacy by kicking off a special campaign the month of what would be Ben's 80th Birthday.

    23 min
  4. 64 - The Usual Suspect - the Journey in Telling the Story of the Defense in the Girl Scout Murder Cases with Gary S. Pitchlynn

    09/15/2025

    64 - The Usual Suspect - the Journey in Telling the Story of the Defense in the Girl Scout Murder Cases with Gary S. Pitchlynn

    Host Gena Timberman sits down with Choctaw Legal Warrior, Gary S. Pitchlynn, to talk about his journey in writing his powerful and impactful book, The Usual Suspect. They discuss his experience as a young lawyer drawn into the representation of a young Cherokee man in the heinous cases, why he waited to release the book, and what it means for the American Criminal Justice System to require vigorous advocacy for everyone. Gary shares about his longstanding history of working with Tribes and what it means to mentor and develop the next generation of young lawyers who aspire to practice Federal Indian Law.

    18 min
  5. 63 - Leading the FAMily with Dr. Kelli Mosteller

    03/28/2025

    63 - Leading the FAMily with Dr. Kelli Mosteller

    Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Kelli Mosteller (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) to share about her journey working with her tribe and coming to FAM as the Executive Director and CEO from her role as Executive Director of Harvard's Native American Program. They talk about the exciting new developments at the First Americans Museum (FAM), the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary, and the upcoming FAM Gala Mskwabek: Where Earth Meets Sky.

    30 min
  6. 62 - Tasiawelanu and the Healing Blanket with Laurah Morningstar Winder

    03/26/2025

    62 - Tasiawelanu and the Healing Blanket with Laurah Morningstar Winder

    Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend Laurah Morningstar Winder to share about her new book which tells a beautiful story about the powerful bond between a grandson and his grandmother, and adapting to change. They talk about friendship, fun memories, and the importance of community and belonging.

    17 min
  7. 61 - Partnering with Tribes to Create a More Sustainable Future with Summit Carbon Solutions

    01/22/2025

    61 - Partnering with Tribes to Create a More Sustainable Future with Summit Carbon Solutions

    Host Gena Timberman welcomes Summit Carbon Solutions Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Powell, and members of the Tribal Outreach Team, Troy Eid (Greenberg Traurig American Indian Law Practice Group) and Del Laverdure (Arrow Creek Law, PLLC) to discuss Summit Carbon Solutions' mission to capture, safely transport, and permanently store CO2. They share the many ways in which Summit is establishing new standards in working with Tribes and communities and what it means to develop the world's largest carbon capture and storage project to protect the environment and create jobs in Indian Country.

    24 min
  8. 60 - Inspiration and Encouragement All Around Us with Cooper Shepherd

    01/11/2025

    60 - Inspiration and Encouragement All Around Us with Cooper Shepherd

    Host Gena Timberman welcomes Cooper Shepherd to talk about beginning a podcast and how encouragement and inspiration can motivate us to do new things. Cooper shares about his love of sports and connecting with his Press Room Podcast audience and how podcasts can build bridges and connect us. They talk about their love of the Thunder and how sports brings us together. He expresses his entrepreneurial spirit and shares about the people who inspire him every day.

    16 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Halito! Welcome to Timber People. People – like Timber – are strong and support. They gather us warmly together like fuel that feeds fire – those who uplift structures of our community that protect and preserve. Please join us for conversations with people who are making a difference with their strength, creativity, and pursuit to build safe spaces for our community to gather, share, and learn from one another.

Information

  • Creator
    Gena Timberman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Gena Timberman
  • Show Website
    Timber People