The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast

Send us Fan MailAndrew Karmun Andy is from Nome Alaska.Andy is Inupiaq and Yupik.Andy is in long term recovery.On this episode Andy courageously shares his story for those still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailRoberta AlookRoberta is 1/2 Woodlands Cree from Wabasca, Alberta on her father’s side & 1/2 Dene Sucline from Dillon, Saskatchewan on her mothers side.Roberta is Currently a University of Alberta Student. She is a Indigenous model, and owns her own beading business. Roberta has 5 years of sobriety and on this episode Roberta courageously shares her story for those still struggling. https://instagram.com/robertaalookmodeling?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=https://instagram.com/robertaalook?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=https://www.facebook.com/diamond.alook.7https://www.tiktok.com/@robertaalook1996?_t=8WSiHzz357G&_r=1Support the show

Send us Fan MailMolly Cuk Ba’akMolly is from the Tohono O'odham Nation in Southern Arizona.Molly is the loving mother to 10 children.Molly is part of Native Strength Revolution where she is a Certified Yoga Instructor. She also recently ran the NYC Marathon.Molly is 10 years sober.On this episode Molly courageously shares her story for those still struggling. https://nativestrengthrevolution.org/Support the show

Send us Fan MailMadison B. is a 47 year old woman with 26 years of sobriety. On this episode Maddy courageously shares her colorful and amazing story for those still struggling with alcohol or drug addiction.  If there is someone out there still struggling and can identify with what Maddy is talking about, feel free to call or text her at (907) 885-1174, or email her at [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailJeff Evon is a 40 year old Yup'ik man from Bethel, Alaska. Jeff has over 3 years of sobriety. On this episode Jeff courageously shares his story, sending HOPE to those who are still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.  "We need to prepare for each season, otherwise we won't be ready for what is to come"-Jeff EvonSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWeytk (hi) my name is skwlax_bear (black bear) & this is my story of my 21 year sobriety journey. I hope my story of my struggles & achievements inspire you to start your safe journey on the red road. Support the show

Send us Fan MailPeggy Berryhill "The First Lady of Native Radio" is a member  of the Muscogee Nation. Peggy is an Icon of public radio, and has garnered many many awards. Peggy owns and manages KGUA 88.3 in Gualala California, where she hosts Peggy's Place. Peggy just celebrated 35 years on the Red Road, clean and sober. On this episode Peggy shares her experience, strength, and hope for those people still struggling. MY WORK (peggyberryhill.com)KGUA Mendonoma Public MediaSupport the show

Send us Fan MailShannon NelsonShannon is originally from Fairbanks, Alaska. Shannon is Gwichin athabascan and inupiaq. Shannon courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailTaboo NawashaJimmy Gomez who is better know as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, and his stage name Taboo Nawasha, is Hopi, Shoshone, and Mexican.He is a rapper, songwriter, actor, cancer survivor, and advocate. Taboo is 16 years sober. On this episode Jimmy “Taboo” Gomez courageously shares his story for those who are still struggling.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSamuel Nothstine Is from Emmonak and Wales, Alaska.  Samuel has been in recovery for over 9 years.On this episode Samuel courageously shares his heart wrenching story so that others still struggling may find similarities in his story and know that they are not alone. Sam’s story shows that no matter what trauma you have endured you are not alone and recovery is possible.Sam is a very talented photographer. You can find his amazing work on his Instagram @lynns_angle_photographyhttps://instagram.com/lynns_angle_photography?igshid=c83pxk26ohj3 Or at his website: https://www.lynnsanglephotography.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailTeresa O'Neill, originally from Ouzinkie, Alaska, shares her recovery journey. Teresa has 6 months of recovery and shares her story to help those thinking about getting sober.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailKim Larson (Seybert)Kim is a recovering addict from Dillingham, Alaska. Kim is Aleut from the Curyung tribe. Kim has been on her recovery journey since 2014. On this episode Kim Courageously shares her story of addiction, and the process of using a medication assisted program for those that are still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailKathleen “Little Girl” Naneng Lit is Yup'ik from Bethel, Alaska.She is a Mom of 3, and a Grandma of 1.She is a 3rd grade teacher.  As well as a coach.Lit inspires people to have positive attitudes and she herself is definitely a positive energy for others.Lit’s Journey began on March, 16, 2015, but she has been sober for 2 years and 3 months.On this episode Lit courageously shares her sobriety journey for those still struggling.Support the show

Send us Fan MailEmma HillEmma is an Alaskan Singer Songwriter and Mental Health Advocate who grew up in Sleetmute, Alaska.Emma is set to release her 9th full length album.She just celebrated 5 years of no booze.On this episode Emma courageously shares her experience with getting sober from alcohol and how substance abuse is intertwined with Mental Health. http://www.emmahillmusic.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailKendra Kahtle-et Kloster, Tlingit Raven/kiks.adi from Wrangell and Juneau, AK. Currently serving as the co-Director for law & policy at the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center and a partner with the MMIWG2S Alaska Working Group. She wears multiple hats in life and community work - "being a mother of three children is my favorite role in life. My kids and our beautiful Alaskan communities inspire me everyday to continue to do this important work and the hope that soon everyone will be free from violence and be living traditional ways of life. "https://www.aknwrc.org/https://mmiwg2salaska.org/https://www.dataforindigenousjustice.org/Support the show

Send us Fan MailDr. Charlene Aqpik ApokCharlene is Iñupiaq, her family is from White Mountain and Golovin. She is the force behind Data for Indigenous Justice (DIJ), a nonprofit organization that tracks data related to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) peoples in Alaska. As DIJ’s executive director and co-founder, she serves as a guiding light for those striving to create a more just and equitable world. Charlene is also the Director of Gender Justice and Healing at Native Movement. Charlene has served in many spaces as an advocate for Indigenous women, Indigenous sovereignty, climate justice and Indigenous rights to health and wellbeing. Charlene is a lifelong learner in both her cultural traditions and decolonizing academia. She earned her B.A in American Ethnic Studies with a minor in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, an M.A in Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development, and a PhD in Indigenous Studies. Charlene gratefully resides in Anchorage on the territories of the Dena'ina peoples. Here she has taught the Iñupiaq language and is part of Kingikmuit dance group with her son.On this episode Charlene and I have a conversation about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 spirit.  https://www.facebook.com/MMIWG2SAlaska?mibextid=opq0tGhttps://www.nativemovement.org/https://www.dataforindigenousjustice.org/Support the show

Send us Fan MailAntonia Unaqsiq Commack is Inupiaq from the Native Village of Shungnak. She currently lives in Wasilla with her 3-year-old son, Eddie. Antonia went to school for medical assisting and is returning to school this year to finish her bachelors degree. Her passion for MMIP advocacy came after she lost two of her best friends to domestic violence. She has since advocated on behalf of many families across the state where she has made lifelong relationships with others experiencing the same loss. Support the show

Send us Fan MailQuentin is a tannish-brown soul from the Kuskokwim river. Quentin now lives in Southcentral Alaska on Dena'ina land and works with Native students at UAA. Quentin has 5 years of recovery, and on this episode he shares his story of hope for those that are still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Support the show

Send us Fan MailStacey Wells is an Inupiq woman from Anaktuvuk Pass Alaska who is currently residing in the state of Washington. Stacey's Inupiaq name is Ayapana.  Stacey, a strong single mother in recovery has over 8 years of sobriety.  In this episode she shares her strength and hope for those still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.Support the show

Send us Fan MailVictoria Anderson-Tieva is a Yup'ik, Inupiaq, Aleut, German and Danish woman. Victoria, originally from Dillingham, Alaska, now lives on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska. In this episode Victoria shares her story and message of hope to those still struggling.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailMike Sisson, Case manager/Social worker at My House in Wasilla, AK.  Co-Owner/Artist at Newsense Music Entertainment shares his amazing story of recovery. Mike has over 8 years of sobriety. Mike encourages healing and recovery through his music that uplifts, inspires, and connects with his listeners. Check out Mike's music at the links below.https://open.spotify.com/artist/19vqtaE1hGGY4yOTvmSm3p?si=b-z1Xy4vTICrENgYyGJlIghttps://www.facebook.com/NewsenseMusicEntertainmenthttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/mike-sisson/1460285057Support the show

Send us Fan MailMike Williams Sr. is a Yup'ik man from the village of Akiak, Alaska. Mike has over 33 years of Sobriety. He has run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race 15 times. Winning the Most inspirational musher twice and The Mushers Choice award as well. He has been profiled in Sports Illustrated, Good Morning America, and CNN. He is a leading figure in the Sobriety Movement for Alaska Natives, but first and foremost he is a Brother, a Husband, a Father, a Grandfather, and a Great Grandfather. In this episode Mike shares his story of hope and recovery.Support the show

Send us Fan MailTiffany Webb is a member of the Curyung tribe and a opioid overdose prevention coordinator from Dillingham Alaska. On this episode she shares her recovery, hope, and  strength.Support the show

Send us Fan MailTyler Young AKA 2essentialz, a Sugpiaq, Alutiiq, Tsimshian, Lakota, Sioux, Cherokee, and Swedish man with 4 years of sobriety shares his recovery journey. Check out 2essentialz new single ”Work” on Apple Music and Spotify!https://music.apple.com/us/album/work/1529173352?i=1529173354https://open.spotify.com/album/5JaNYV7G5f1SaULELVGaBD?si=SZN7XeSRSIauwnatVZdc5wSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMaria Stappenbeck, a strong Yup’ik woman with 2 years of sobriety shares her amazing and powerful journey of Recovery. Support the show

Send us Fan MailNicholai Joekay, a strong and courageous Yup'ik man with 2 years of sobriety shares his recovery journey. Support the show

Send us Fan MailYaari WalkerYaari is Yupik from the village of Savoonga, Alaska on St. Lawrence Island. Yaari just published her new book entitled, Aatak Ayguumun Angwaaghnaqi: Keep Paddling Against the Wind. Yaari has 12 years of Sobriety and on today’s show Yaari courageously shares her story, discuss her new book, and discusses her experience acting in HBO’s hit show, True Detective: Night Country.Aatak Angwaaghnaqi: Keep Paddling Against the Windhttps://www.amazon.com/Aatak-Ayguumun-Angwaaghnaqi-Paddling-Against/dp/1917281250?dplnkId=a912e91d-4fd2-43ed-ad1f-a468e8e1ee8f&nodl=1https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aatak-ayguumun-angwaaghnaqi-yaari-walker/1145640379Support the show

Send us Fan MailAlex BeltzAlex is Inupiaq and Koyukon Athabascan.Alex works in recovery and is 4 years sober. On today’s show Alex courageously shares his story for those who are struggling. Alex would like the listeners to know that, “He has struggled with a variety of issues, and hopes that if you get anything from this interview, it is that if a hardheaded guy like him can do it, you can to."Support the show

Send us Fan MailMelissha Melissha is Inupiaq from Point Hope & Anchorage, Alaska.Melissha has 26 years of recovery and on this show she courageously shares her story for those who are still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailNavonne Benally is an Alaska Native, Native American, Two Spirit and the creator of Menabash Media. Navonne also goes by their native names Menabash, Hute ghee'nee, Tulugaq or Ahłeenibaa. They are blessed, honored and empowered to share they come from seven different tribes. They’re Iñupiaq, Koyukon Dene’ (Athabascan), Navajo, Blackfeet, Mandan, Hidatsa and Chickasaw. They are a full time energy artist, professional marketer and fourth generation beadworker based on Dena’ina Land. Their art is an extension/expression of their mind, body, soul, spirit and emotions. Everything they create contains gentle healing vibes, Indigenous spiritual energy and good medicine. You can inquire about their marketing consulting or art @menabashmedia on Instagram and Facebook. https://www.instagram.com/menabashmedia?igsh=NDN1cTV3M3kzcnhnhttps://www.facebook.com/menabashmedia?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the show

Send us Fan MailJayroy Makokis Jayroy is from Saddle Lake, AB but currently resides in Edmonton, AB Canada where he is a full time student in his second year of university for a Bachelor of Arts in the Cree Language.Jayroy is an indigenous content creator as well as a journeyman Electrician. Jayroy is 9 1/2 years sober and on this show Jayroy courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling. https://www.tiktok.com/@jayroymakokis?_t=8lw1CXAD0he&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/jayroymakokis?igsh=MzR2cGQ5bGJrenYzhttps://www.facebook.com/jmak101?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBraden Kadlun Johnston Braden is an Inuit content creator, a producer, and a writer. Braden was born in Yellowknife, NT, but resides in Calgary, AB, Canada, where he is a 3rd year philosophy student.Braden has been sober for 4 1/2 years.On this show Braden courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling. https://www.tiktok.com/@kadlun?_t=8lj8ZAlWnnO&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/bradenkadlun?igsh=MTNrNHF4dDEwNzloOQ==Support the show

Send us Fan MailLily Tuzroyluke Lily is Inupiaq, Tlingit, and Nisga'a from Anchorage, Alaska.She is an Indigenous author who recently published her book entitled Sivulliq: Ancestor. Lily was named USA Today’s Woman of the Year for 2024.Lily has 22 years of sobriety.On this show Lily shares about her novel: Sivulliq: Ancestor, about being named USA Today’s Woman of the year, and courageously sharing her story and about her sobriety. https://www.tuzroyluke.com/https://www.instagram.com/lilyh.tuzroyluke?igsh=MXVpeGx5cDAwNWpyNw==https://www.facebook.com/lily.tuzroyluke?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBill WardBill is 1/2 Cree from Calgary Alberta, Canada.Bill is a Recovery Activist, Motivational Speaker, Change Maker, and the Host of The UDR Podcast. Bill is 9 years sober, and on this show Bill courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling.https://www.billward.life/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051245883492&mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://www.instagram.com/billwardlifefirstnations?igsh=bzl1cXkyZWM0ZXpvhttps://www.instagram.com/billwardlife?igsh=ZWV0N3N6ZzVma2VjSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMike ScottMike is from Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada.Mike is a motivational speaker and an Indigenous influencer. Mike is 12 years sober and on this show Mike courageously shares his story, sending hope out to those who are still struggling.https://www.bookmikescott.com/?https://www.facebook.com/OneShineMusic?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://www.instagram.com/soberissexi?igsh=MXNsbThmZ2JkempoaQ==Support the show

Send us Fan MailLynette DeaconLynette is Athabascan. She grew up in Grayling and Anchorage, Alaska, as well as in Hawaii. Lynette represents strong courageous native women in sobriety.Lynette is almost 3 years sober. On this show Lynette courageously shares her journey for those still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailMichelle Chubb aka Indigenous Baddie on social media is a model, activist, and public speaker. Michelle is Swampy Cree from the Bunibonibee Cree Nation, north of Manitoba, Canada. Michelle makes content to educate non-Indigenous people and to inspire indigenous youth to come out of their shells and express themselves. Michelle is sober and represents strong indigenous women in sobriety. On this show Michelle shares her journey to educate people about indigenous culture and to uplift our indigenous relatives. https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_baddie?igsh=c2d5MnI0YWwyb3p5https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_baddie?_t=8kmmIE4o7ly&_r=1Support the show

Send us Fan MailHeather PainterHeather is Deg Xitʼan Athabascan.Heather is part of the Alaska Therapeutic Courts and advocates for native recovery and represents strong native women in recovery. Heather is over 5 years sober. On this show Heather courageously shares her story to uplift our indigenous relatives.Support the show

Send us Fan MailLJ Muskwa LJ Is an indigenous influencer and comedian who was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada but now resides in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. He is a father of two amazing daughters and has been sober for over 12 years. On today’s show LJ courageously shares his story for those still struggling. https://www.tiktok.com/@lj_muskwa?_t=8kC0dyaYUHa&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/lj_muskwa?igsh=aTk5ZWZ0dml0MDFrhttps://www.facebook.com/lee.j.bear?mibextid=opq0tGSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLaurie LukeLaurie is from St. Mary’s Alaska on her dads side and Duncan British Columbia on her moms side, but now resides in Anchorage, AK.Laurie is half Yupik and half Cowichan Indian. Laurie is 1016 days sober. On this episode Laurie courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailDr. Amanda CheromiahDr. Amanda Cheromiah is from the village of Paguate, located on the homelands of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. She believes one of the greatest gifts she has an educator, mentor, and sister, is the ability to build the confidence of students, especially Indigenous youth, through storytelling, photography, and videography. Amanda cares deeply about giving-back to her Indigenous community and transforming spaces through visual narratives, Indigenous-focused scholarship and methodologies.https://www.tiktok.com/@drcheromiah?_t=8joW7feXflC&_r=1https://www.amandacheromiah.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailDon BarnabyBeaver who creates wavesDon is First Nations Mi'gmaq from Listiguj Quebec.  Don is a Red Road Warrior. He is an MC as well as a Northern Traditional and Southern Straight Pow Wow dancer. Don along with his wife Candia started "Healing Stiches." Where they make Storytelling clothing inspired by your vision that they design into wearable art to help you on your healing journey. Don has been sober for over 25 years!!On this episode we catch up with Don after his 25 year sobriety milestone and he courageously shares his story for those still struggling. @healingstitches_designshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064853704075&mibextid=opq0tGSupport the show

Send us Fan MailRebecca MichalRebecca is Choctaw.Recbecca is originally from Sitka, Alaska she now resides in North Carolina.Rebecca is an indigenous dog breeder where she is working to preserve the NDN dogs of Turtle Island with a mission through NDN traditions and blessings to make medicine dogs that will bring healing into many homes across this land. She is partnered with three other tribal breeders across Turtle Island.Rebecca has been sober for 4 years. On this show Rebecca courageously shares her story for those who are still struggling. https://cornmoonkennels.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoel WoodJoel Wood, "Mikwanak Kamôsakinat" (One Who Picks Up Feathers or Feather pick up man).Joel is Plains Cree from Maskwacîs, AB, CAN. Treaty 6 Territory. Joel is a singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, champion dancer. He is also a member of 9X GRAMMY Nominated & Multi-award winning Powwow/Rounddance drum group, Northern Cree. Joel is alcohol & drug free and is an advocate for walking on the red road.https://music.apple.com/us/album/sing-pray-love/1713217646https://instagram.com/joelalexwood?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==https://www.facebook.com/nc.joelwood?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://youtube.com/@joelalexwood?feature=sharedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joelalexwood?_t=8h0n0nG5zrT&_r=1Support the show

Send us Fan MailNina GormanNina is Yupik originally from the Bristol Bay Area. but now resides on Dena’ina land.Nina is the Director for  AimHighLLC a temporary housing program that helps homeless veterans.On this episode Nina courageously shares her story for those still struggling.Support the show

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Send us Fan MailNikki CorbettNikki owns her own business and brand called Sew Yup’ik.She is the host of her own podcast called, “All Things Sew Yup’ik.” On her podcast she shares her own healing journey and what has helped her along the way. She also shares about parenting and also re-parenting her inner child.Nikki is from Mamterrilleq, Alaska. AKA Bethel.On this episode Nikki shares about her healing journey and we discuss some difficult topics like grief, trauma, trauma responses, therapy, growing up with alcoholism in our family and our owns struggles with alcohol and our path to healing ourselves. https://linktr.ee/Sewyupik?fbclid=PAAaZUEjeItUDdDOWZ-hBDQHO8cwryVYlU2gTMZdBGD6ohasVtBFEo1PIuevI_aem_Abm9x-yriuhjMNQE8xAMXUwTrX1eXTbGiUhKGI39yxXx07UlA9-mBP8NYsVJkxaLc5oSupport the show

Send us Fan MailRob Seay 2Rob is Deputy Director/Community Liaison for Henning Inc.This year Rob has been named a Sober Hero by Recover Alaska.Rob has been in recovery for 5 years.On this episode Rob checks in and shares his experience, strength, and hope for those still struggling.Support the show

Send us Fan MailBarbara JamesMa̲lidzasBarbara is Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’XW from Port hardy, British Columbia.Barbara is a Red Seal Carpenter as well as an Instructor for the British Columbia institute of Technology. Barbara is an Advocate for indigenous people.Barbara has been sober since 11/18/2018, that’s over 4 years.On this episode Barbara courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Send us Fan MailKennedy TaliKennedy is 39 years old and was born in Santa Ana California, but now resides in Anchorage, Alaska.Kennedy is a shelter based caseworker for Catholic Social Services. Kennedy has been in recovery for 3 years. On this episode Kennedy courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling.Support the show