Healthcare for Humans: Redefining Medicine Through Indigenous Wisdom ft. Dr. Lonnie Nelson

Episode 75 You Are the Servant: Redefining Medicine Through
Indigenous Wisdom ft. Dr. Lonnie Nelson On this episode host Raj
Sundar sits down with Dr. Lonnie Nelson, a clinical psychologist
and member of the Cherokee Indians, to explore the importance of
centering Native communities in healthcare research and practice.
We learn about how Lonnie’s personal experiences with family health
challenges shaped his professional journey, and how he reframes
common clinical approaches to focus on culture, self-determination,
and relational trust. They dive deep into the role of "culture as
medicine," uncovering how traditional practices and genuine human
connection can foster healing far beyond what Western medicine
often recognizes. They also discuss Lonnie’s work addressing health
disparities, brain health research in urban Native elders, and the
need to move away from transactional, role-based healthcare toward
true person-centered care. Find all of our network podcasts on your
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