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Teachings In The Air

by BC PHSA

Teachings In The Air is an Indigenous health and wellness podcast hosted by Elder Gerry Oldman! Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform!https://linktr.ee/Teachingsintheair

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Episodes

  1. S7 - Ep. 8 - Road Man

    "It brings me such pleasure and honor to meet people that say 'I listen to your podcast and it helped me.' Cause that’s what the intention is, to help people, to motivate and inspire. Thank you." – Saa Hiil Thut (Gerry Oldman) Welcome back for Episode 8 of Season 7 titled #InnerPeace This season...

  2. S7 - Ep. 7 - Food for the Soul

    “Soul food. Indigenous soul food is Good food. It’s food to keep our children strong in mind, body, and spirit.” – Gerry Oldman Greetings friends and relatives! Welcome back to episode 7 of Season 7 which is called #InnerPeace This episode is titled “Food for the Soul” Today’s episode of TIA has...

  3. S7 - Ep. 6 - Podcast About Podcasting

    Greetings Friends and Relatives! Welcome back to TIA with Gerry Oldman aka Saa Hiil Thut This week’s episode is titled “Podcast about Podcasting” This is episode 6 of season 7 which is titled #InnerPeace Hello friends and relatives, this episode is Gerry sharing his experience with going into the...

  4. S7 - Ep. 5 - Colonization: A Thief of Inner Peace

    “As a friendly suggestion, that we decolonize by not giving that word power anymore, and that we put it in our mind that we’re going to become solution focused from the problems that were caused by colonization” – Saa Hiil Thut (Gerry Oldman) Hello Friends & Relatives and welcome back to another...

  5. S7 - Ep. 4 - The Babies & Children Are Crying

    “You teach about commitment, and be consistent with that commitment, and that person will appreciate you” – Gerry Oldman Greetings to all our Friends and Relatives! Welcome back to Season 7 of Teachings in the Air, which is titled #InnerPeace This episode is titled “The Babies & Children Are...

  6. S7 - Ep. 3 - Going Home

    “Put that energy out into the universe and one of the healers or teachers will feel it, and they’ll end up being with you” – Gerry Oldman Greetings Friends & Relatives! Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 7 titled #InnerPeace This week’s episode is titled “Going Home” Hello and welcome back to...

  7. S7 - Special - TIA Live! Dec. 23

    Hello Friends & Relatives! This is a special episode release from TIA Live! Welcome back for another episode of Teachings in the Air. This week’s episode is a special recording from our TIA Live event from Victoria, BC in December 2023. Gerry hosted a fantastic gathering in the end of '23 where…

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  8. S7 - Ep. 2 - Fire Water: The Thief of Inner Peace

    Welcome back friends & relatives to Episode 2 in Season 7 of Teachings in the Air with host Gerry Oldman. This week’s episode is titled “Fire Water: The Thief of Inner Peace” Featuring guest Natalee Dennis, who is a Manager at BC Emergency Health Services. In this episode Gerry talks about the...

  9. S7 - Ep. 1 - Inner Peace

    Hello friends and relatives, welcome back to a new season of Teachings in the Air! We are starting our 7th season titled “Inner Peace” TIA host Gerry Oldman is back and ready to share more teachings, these podcasts will be covering themes around inner peace, which is a subject Gerry reflected on...

  10. S6 Finale - Ep. 12 - Celebration

    “Let’s understand that the children are relying on us adults to do the right thing, and when we do the right thing let’s celebrate” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to the Finale of Season 6 of Teachings in the Air! The last episode of this season is titled “Celebration” Hello Friends & Relatives…

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  11. S6 - Ep. 11 - Oh Canada

    Welcome back to Teachings in the Air season 6 titled #TheHealingRoad This week's episode of TIA is titled "Oh Canada" Welcome friends and relatives to another episode of Teachings in the Air with host Gerry Oldman. This episode is about the impact identity had on Gerry's life. Gerry shares his...

  12. S6 - Ep. 10 - Ground Zero: Land Back

    Welcome back to TIA Season 6 called #TheHealingRoad This week’s episode is titled “Ground Zero: Land Back” TIA’s Gerry Oldman talks about his experience at Plymouth Rock which he called “Ground Zero.” Gerry shares his experiences and stories from a lot of his travelling. The many communities that...

  13. S6 - Ep. 9 - The Benefits of Touch Therapy

    Welcome back to TIA Season 6 #TheHealingRoad This week’s episode is titled “The Benefits of Touch Therapy” This week Gerry share’s the space with guests Susan Dupuis, and Aaron Strong. They are massage therapists sharing about their stories of how they got into touch therapy. Gerry shares about…

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  14. S6 - Ep. 8 - Resilience and Perseverance

    Welcome back to this week’s episode of TIA! This is episode 8 of season 6 which is titled #TheHealingRoad This is titled “Resilience & Perseverance” Gerry reflects on a trip he took to South Africa in 2022, learning about, and experiencing, the land that one of his role models Nelson Mandela used...

  15. S6 - Ep. 7 - Memory Lane

    “There’s a need, at that time and still today, for culturally relevant services. Services that our people feel comfortable with and understand” Welcome back to the 7th episode of Season 6 titled #TheHealingRoad This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is called “Memory Lane” Gerry joins us…

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  16. S6 - Ep. 6 - The Lost Generations

    “1 by 1 we’re gonna win, and we are winning. We must keep that in our mind, what are we winning? We’re winning ourselves back” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to TIA, this is the 6th episode of Season 6 titled #TheHealingRoad This episode is titled “The Lost Generations” Welcome back friends and...

  17. S6 - Ep. 5 - Free Saa Hiil Thut

    “I started to free myself of that negativity. I started to change, I became hungry for healing.” This is the 5th episode of Season 6 which is titled #TheHealingRoad This episode is called “Free Saa Hiil Thut” Today’s episode is an in-depth look into Gerry’s commitment to freeing yourself. Gerry...

  18. S6 - Ep. 4 - Strawberry Medicine

    Episode 4 of Season 6 of TIA titled #TheHealingRoad This weeks episode features guests from the Strawberry Medicine Counselling. Gerry shares the space with Stephanie Erickson, Sara French, and Vanessa Carpenter. They are the hard workers behind Strawberry Medicine Counselling. Gerry and guests...

  19. S6 - Ep. 3 - Returning to Circle 2

    "There's no way around it, no way over it, no way under it. I have to walk straight through that sacred fire of healing" - Sam Alec Welcome back to Season 6 of TIA! This season is titled #TheHealingRoad Episode 3 of The Healing Road is called "Returning to Circle 2" This weeks episode sees a...

  20. S6 - Special - The Healing Road Launch Event Pt. 2

    This part 2 of 2 episode special is a release from the Teachings in the Air season 6 launch event which was held live in Vancouver, BC. In this special recorded from the live event, Gerry shares a presentation about Healing with the audience, leading into the theme of season 6 The Healing Road....

  21. S6 - Special - The Healing Road Launch Event - Pt. 1

    “I know there’s good medicine, and there’s a healing road that’s never gone away” - Gerry This part 1 of 2 episode special is a release from the Teachings in the Air season 6 launch event which was held live in Vancouver, BC. In this special recorded from the live event, Gerry shares a…

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  22. S6 - Ep 2 - I Can Change My Mind

    "When we decide to change, that's when the healing begins for us.." -Gerry Oldman Season 6 of Teachings in the Air is titled "The Healing Road" Episode 2 is titled "I Can Change My Mind" In today's episode of TIA, host Gerry Oldman shares his experiences with changing from staying stuck in old...

  23. S6 - Ep 1 - Let The Healing Begin

    Welcome back to Teachings in the Air, and join us as we go into our 6th season titled "The Healing Road" The first episode is titled "Let the Healing Begin" and host Gerry shared some words about this upcoming season: "This series of podcasts are going to be on healing for the mind, body, and...

  24. S5 Finale - Ep. 15 - The Healing Road

    “I look forward to working on Let the Healing Begin” – Gerry Oldman This is the finale episode of Season 5 of Teachings in the Air titled “The Healing Road” Season 5 of TIA titled “Strong Mind, Body, Spirit, & Heart” has come to a close, and host Gerry shares his stories and experiences with the...

  25. S5 - Special - Celebrating Indigenous Nurses

    “We are the ones that our ancestors have been waiting for” – Rose Melnyk **This episode is a re-recording due to audio issues with the original, our apologies go out to the Indigenous nurses who took the time to share their stories & experiences with Gerry. ** This weeks episode is titled...

  26. S5 - Ep 14 - Going Home to FitNation

    “Movement is Medicine, Motion is Lotion” Teachings in the air is in its 5th season of #StrongMindBodySpiritHeart In this episode, Gerry Oldman shares the space with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, & Recreation Council (ISPARC). Gerry shares personal stories and experiences including...

  27. S5 - Ep 13 - Absolute Fairness For All

    “I knew that I had to personally change to be effective, I had to free myself…& believe in change”- Gerry Oleman Welcome to the 13th episode in Season 5 of Teachings in the Air. This week’s episode is titled “Absolute Fairness for All” Gerry shares the space with San’yas team members Kelly…

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  28. S5 - Ep 12 - The Beauty Way - Promo

    Here's another sneak peek at episode one of Teaching in the Air Season 5. After hearing these words we ask: who has inspired you in your journey to healing and wellness? 🙌✨ ⁠ Like what you're hearing? You can listen to this episode and many more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and...

  29. S5 - Ep 12 - The Beauty Way

    “I just have to say that to our relatives out there, Come Home, fight to get back” – Aaron Nelson-Moody This week’s episode of TIA is titled “The Beauty Way.” Gerry shares the space with Indigenous artists Splash (Aaron Nelson-Moody), Nashmenetanaht (Atheana Picha), and Sydney Pickering to share…

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  30. PROMO Survey 2022

    ***SURVEY LINK IS IN THE BIO*** Teachings in the Air wants to hear from you! Your feedback helps us shape the content we bring to you each episode in this season, as well as seasons to come. By filling out our survey and sharing with us how Teachings in the Air has impacted you, you can be…

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  31. S5 - Ep 11 - Free Yourself

    “I heard them sing with hand drums, and I watched them. I could see them identify totally as Indigenous. Just by being in contact with culture.” – Gerry Oldman This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is titled “Free Yourself” as Gerry shares the space with his guests Lori Pruce (Director of...

  32. S5 - Ep 10 - Strong Spirits in the Diabetes World

    “We were Very healthy, so let’s go home to that…being healthy” This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is titled “Strong Spirits Living in a Diabetes World” Gerry Oldman shares the space with members of the Board of Directors & Staff of the National Indigenous Diabetes Association (NIDA). We...

  33. S5 - Ep 9 - 24/7

    “I just invite you to look around your medicines and pick them up and Use them” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to Season 5 of Teachings In The Air #StrongMindBodySpiritHeart Today’s episode is titled 24/7. Gerry shares some personal moments about difficult times. Gerry spends time reminding himself…

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  34. S5 - Special - Answering the Call

    “What I have is my experience…and that’s what I’m going to share with you” – Gerry Oldman This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air is a special. Gerry Oldman was called on by the faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to do a presentation on substance...

  35. S5 - Ep 8 - Tsilkst

    “Let it come to an end, don’t carry that negativity, put it down.” – Gerry Oldman Season 5 continues the theme of Strong #MindBodySpiritHeart. Today's episode is titled “Tsilkst” which normally means 5, or the end. This episode is a personal journey of Gerry and how he helped strengthen his mind....

  36. S5 - Ep 7 - Breaking the Identity Trap

    “The power of our energy and spirit is so incredible, vast, and wonderful” – Jeremy Ratt This week’s episode of Teachings in the Air, Gerry shares space with special guest Jeremy Ratt, host of the CBC podcast PIECES. A podcast dedicated to the journey of self discovery, understanding his roots…

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  37. S5 - Ep 6 - Race and Other Isms

    In this episode, Gerry discusses anti-Indigenous racism, it's impacts, and strategies for moving through a world steeped with it's share of racist people. Gerry shares his thoughts on pathways towards healing for Indigenous peoples and racists alike.

  38. S5 - Ep 5 - Shut Up and Paddle

    “So, what’s our destination? It’s a bright future” - Gerry Oldman Content Note: Teachings In The Air periodically introduces content that may impact the wellbeing of individuals who have experienced corresponding traumas in their own lives. Such individuals are encouraged to have necessary…

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  39. S5 - Ep 4 - Movement is Medicine with Elijah Buffalo

    “The word Health is referring to Mind, Body, and Spirit..but to achieve that, first accept my body.” – Gerry Oldman Join us today on Teachings in the Air for another Movement is Medicine episode. Gerry Oldman hosts his guest Elijah Buffalo from the Metawewin podcast. Elijah tunes in from Paris,...

  40. S5 - Ep 3 - Under The Influence

    “When you respect a tool, it performs for you!” - Gerry Oldman This episode of Teachings in the Air is titled “Under the Influence” where Gerry shares space with the Trauma of Money and Decolonizing Money teams. Gerry Oldman hosts his guests Chantel Chapman and Vicky auf der Mauer in a…

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  41. S5 - Ep 2 - Witness

    “We’re blessed that we have these gems. By gems, I mean Native communities that have held teachings of the heart, for humanity.” – Dr. Lee Brown The 2nd episode of Season 5 is called “Witness”, Gerry Oldman shares a discussion with guest and friend Dr. Lee Brown. Dr. Lee Brown is the former...

  42. S5 - Ep 1 - Going Home to Our Ancestor's Way

    “That’s what I’d like to address this season, is to help us understand how our mind, our body, and our spirit can be weakened, but more importantly, how we can Strengthen it” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to Teachings in the Air with host Gerry Oldman and the brand new Season 5 titled “Strong Mind,...

  43. S4 - Ep 13 - Saying Hello

    “My guidelines to live by today are to accept my original self, not try be anybody else, but to know who I am.” - Gerry Oldman The final episode of TIA Season 4 is "Saying Hello". Gerry’s shares his road to reconciliation and encourages us to say hello to our problems so we can say goodbye to…

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  44. S4 - Ep 12 - Diabetes & Safety in Ceremony Pt. 1

    Teachings In The Air has collaborated with the National Indigenous Diabetes Association for Part 1 of Diabetes & Safety in Ceremony. Gerry shares space with Dr. Karen Hill M.D from Mohawk Nation and Elder Treffrey Deerfoot from the Siksika Nation and Blood Tribe of the Blackfoot Nation. Gerry,...

  45. S4 - Ep 11 - Let the Ceremony begin

    "Whatever way you can find peace, I encourage you” – Gerry Oldman Let the Ceremony Begin! Gerry shares his personal journey and relationship to Ceremony. He says he is still on the learning path and changing as he goes. If you’re unsure about ceremony, Gerry encourages you to Let the Ceremony Begin!

  46. S4- EP 10 - Cuystwi

    “Because of retrieving my spirit, I achieved a lot of my goals." Gerry teaches us how to commit to love and shares how he retrieved his spirit. He teaches us about commitment, love, and wellness to achieve our personal goals. This extraordinarily personal episode shares the many ways that Gerry…

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  47. S4- Ep 9 - Ask Aunty, Ask Uncle

    “To me, the Uncles and Aunties, WE'RE the teachers...” – Gerry Oldman Today’s episode is a panel recording of the Ask Aunty/Ask Uncle panel from the Cloud Connections Conference(CCC) which was hosted by the Indigenous Youth Wellness team, February 16-18. “Aunties and Uncles” is hosted by Savannah...

  48. S4- Ep 8 - Indigenous Is: All my Relations

    “I encourage you to embrace yourself as who YOU ARE.” – Gerry Oldman “Indigenous Is..” is the theme of the fourth season of Teachings In The Air. All My Relations is a very personal insight into all that surrounds identity and what makes you, YOU. Gerry covers subjects like ancestry, status,...

  49. S4 - Ep 7 - Cradle to the Grave

    “A lot of the podcasts I do, what I hear coming from my guests is Love, and Love is a commitment.” Today’s episode of Teachings In The Air is called “Cradle to the Grave.” Gerry Oldman hosts his guests from NITEP(The Indigenous Teacher Education Program) Marny Point, Teneille Shea, Jennifer...

  50. S4 - Ep 6 - Laughter is Medicine

    "Laughter has opened me up and freed me, to be me.." - Gerry Gerry teaches us that Laughter is Medicine. He shares the way humour has been an important aspect of Indigenous life and community. This episode delves into how laughing can help us by bringing joy and happiness, even the most difficult...

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