In this deeply meaningful episode of The NOCE Dose, host Bianca D. McCall is joined by Dr. Crystal Lee, a public health expert and advocate for Indigenous communities, for a powerful discussion on Indigenous health, identity, and healing. Together, they explore how acknowledging historical truths, embracing cultural worldviews, and reclaiming Indigenous languages are essential steps toward collective wellness and self-love.

Dr. Lee unpacks the importance of community support in addressing mental health and substance use disorder within Native populations, while also highlighting the impact of misclassification and systemic barriers. The conversation delves into the role of culturally responsive care, spiritual connection to land, and how sports, especially basketball, can be a meaningful bridge for Indigenous youth.

Listeners will be reminded that healing happens in discomfort, that “land is our church,” and that unity is not just a concept, but a practice rooted in cultural and spiritual strength. This episode serves as a call to action to support Indigenous healing efforts, honor ancestral truths, and center community in all wellness work.