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Episode 38: Myrton Wesley Running Wolf - Native American Wellbriety
Episode 38: Myrton Wesley Running Wolf - Native American Wellbriety
Episode 38: Myrton Wesley Running Wolf - Native American Wellbriety
Wednesday 6th January 2021
Myrton Wesley Running Wolf talks about Native American wellbriety and addiction recovery with Dr. Herby Bell on 'Sober Conversations'.
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Get the buttons here!Myrton Wesley Running Wolf: Bridging Cultures Through Wellbriety
Understanding it and having these conversations with gangbangers, having these conversations with people who traffic drugs through the reservation, so that we can understand better what's going on out there, may help us, you know, deal with those problems in an honest way.
How do Native American traditions intersect with modern addiction recovery? In this engaging episode of 'Sober Conversations', Dr. Herby Bell sits down with Myrton Wesley Running Wolf, a member of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe and a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University. Myrton isn't just academically accomplished; he's also an actor and filmmaker dedicated to raising awareness about Native American issues that resonate with all of us.
The conversation dives into the concept of wellbriety, a holistic approach to sobriety rooted in Native American culture. Myrton shares his journey and insights, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by Native American communities in the realm of addiction recovery. From discussing the portrayal of Native Americans in film to tackling the controversy around Stanford's mascot, this episode covers a lot of ground.
Myrton also touches on the differences between positive and negative stress and how creative solutions can address social problems. If you're curious about how diverse perspectives can enrich our understanding of addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.