S2 Ep1939: WORK is THIRD Dawn Hunter:: Chris Tall Bear

(4/27/2026 @5:10 pm) What does real healing look like after historical trauma, and how do we carry sovereignty, ceremony, and leadership into modern life? In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn sits down with Southern Cheyenne Chris Tall Bear for a deeply grounded conversation about healing, history, and the responsibility of leadership.  Chris Tall Bear is a Southern Cheyenne Chief, Tribal public health advisor, and community leader. In this conversation, he shares his experience as a descendant of survivors of the Sand Creek Massacre and his role in memorialization efforts.Together, they explore: The connection between community, history, and resilience What tribal sovereignty really means in practice The role of ceremony and traditional healing in public health Leadership as service Balancing modern life, technology, and cultural tradition The importance of women in Indigenous communities Why self-care is essential for leaders and healers Chris also reflects on his personal journey, his family legacy, and his emerging consulting work focused on cultural engagement and traditional healing. This episode is about sovereignty, ceremony, and the kind of leadership that sustains communities across generations.📚 Guest Info Website: https://www.tallbearllc.com/  Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tall-bear-9894881a2/ Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tallbear-llc/?viewAsMember=true Sand Creek Memorial Project: https://www.sandcreekmassacrefoundation.org/ Article, Colorado cannot heal until itconfronts Sand Creek honestly: https://www.hcn.org/articles/colorado-cannot-heal-until-it-confronts-sand-creek-honestly/  Stay Connected  with Dawn Hunter Visit The Dawn Lab.🔔 Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH is a speaker, trainer, and culture strategist who blends law, leadership, and wellbeing to create healthier, more human-centered workplaces. Drawing on her expertise as a public health lawyer and Certified Wellness Practitioner, she helps leaders and organizations move from burnout and disconnection toward resilience, integrity, and sustainable growth.🎧 Subscribe to the show!  📬Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter📸 Instagram: @workisthirdlife  LISTEN to ALL her podcasts.Book her as a speaker or consultant; see all her services here.Subscribe to Work is Third for more conversations that reimagine work, rest, and joy.https://workisthird.com #worklifebalance #thedawnlab #dawnhunger #workisthird #dawnhunter #play #rest #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete #christallbear