A one-hour weekly talk show focusing on health issues in Indian country, viewed in a holistic way in keeping with traditional Native perspectives, hosted by David DeRose M.D.
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Title: “Hope and Healing on the Navajo Nation.” Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Don Krimmer, Drug and Alcohol Educator. Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy interview Don Krimmer for a second time. In this episode, Don shares more about his experiences on the Navajo reservation, where he has spent twelve years working as a substance abuse educator.…
Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Don Krimmer, Drug and Alcohol Educator. Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy interview Don Krimmer, who recounts his powerful transformation from a life of drug abuse, dealing, and Satan worship to becoming a dedicated drug counselor (unlicensed) and a Christian. Serving on the Navajo Nation for some 12…
“Healthy Living from the Ground Up.” Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Mercy Ritte (Native Hawaiian), Community Organizer, Molokai. Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy speak with Mercy Ritte, a native Hawaiian from Molokai, about her family’s inspiring work to promote healthier living on the island of Molokai. From sharing homegrown…
Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy explore how strong social connections and community support can help people build and sustain healthy lifestyle habits. For further information, contact: learn.lifeandhealth.org (Diabetes Undone program); or timelesshealinginsights.org/30 (30 Days to Better Health program).
Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guests: Jacob Bor, SD, Associate Professor, Departments of Global Health and Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health; Michael E. Bird, MSW, MPH (Kewa Pueblo), Past President of the American Public Health Association. Description Dr. Jacob Bor and Michael Bird paint a chilling picture of how Native…
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…
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…
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…
