Yá’át’ééh! In today's episode, we are honored to host Barbara Harvey, a senior research program coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (JHCIH). Join us as we delve into the transformative Respecting the Circle of Life (RCL) program, exploring its goals, effectiveness, and impact on Navajo youth. 
Barbara shares insights into the major health challenges facing Navajo youth and the innovative approaches employed by JHCIH to address these issues. From discussing the cultural significance of RCL to outlining future endeavors of JHCIH, this conversation aims to shine a light on the remarkable work of the Respecting the Circle of Life program and inspire others to engage with their initiatives. Tune in to discover how honoring indigenous traditions can empower communities and foster holistic health and wellness.

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This podcast was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services through federal funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration, with support from the Navajo Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Partnership between Diné College and Northern Arizona University through federal funding from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, award number S06GM142121. The views expressed are the sole responsibility of the program staff and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Department of Health Services or the United States Government.