Loving Thunder: A Therapeutic Horse Riding Program in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Loving Thunder was developed as a nonprofit to provide therapeutic horse riding services to children and adults. Individuals learn to groom, feed and ride the therapeutic horses and begin to gain confidence in themselves and their ability to manage a large 1,000 pound horse.Therapeutic Horse Riding contributes to increased self esteem and self acceptance as well as improved social skills; it also reduces anxiety, depression and isolation. The interaction between the horses and the participants can often unlock buried emotions, allowing them to be processed and healed.Let's support the therapeutic horses, Laramie and Poetry, to help feed and care for them as we get through these difficult times. Please support Loving Thunder by donating at Loving Thunder.com.
6 Jan 202129min
Finding Our Way Forward: Dr. Sandra Pacheco, Practitioner of Curanderismo
Managing our disconnects created by the pandemic; not visiting our families and hugging our loved ones has been very trying for our families. These recommended behaviors are the opposite of what we do in times of emergencies and that creates confusion, anger and maybe disregard for public health measures. Dr. Pacheco encourages us to release our grief and sadness, and to connect to our belief systems to help us get through this transition as new medications and vaccines become available to provide more protections from Covid-19. Maintaining our practices of wearing masks and social distancing will continue to help us in the coming year.
30 Des 202035min
Gerardo Sandoval: Media Artist, Health Advocate and a Volunteer for a Clinical Vaccine Trial.
Gerado received a vaccine as a volunteer for the Moderna Clinical Vaccine Trial. This trial was a blind study, so he did not know whether he got the "real" vaccine or a placebo. Gerado's family wanted to help move the vaccine approval forward because they wanted to protect their son's future as well as to ensure that there was representation from the Latino and Latinx communities. His hope is that he can encourage the Latino and Latinx communities to get protected by taking the vaccine when it is available. Those interested in exploring about Clinical Trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
23 Des 202031min
Marco Mendoza, Renowned Rock and Roll Musician: His Journey and Artistry
Marco Mendoza has been a performing artist for over 40 years, performing around the world with multiple Rock and Roll bands.Marco has also dedicated himself to his solo performance and producing his own albums, working hard to continue to improve his musical craft.Marco has over 33 years of sobriety and believes his recovery, treatment, and surrendering to God saved his life and gave him another opportunity to continue his musical career.
16 Des 20201h
Nkazi Sinandile, Co-founder Immigrant and Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque.
Many immigrants like Nkazi Sinandile come with skills and abilities to the United States that they are not always able to perform as undocumented individuals.Nkazi and her husband began by helping another African with his health needs and soon recognized that many immigrants and asylum seekers had similar needs; they decided to support them in their transition to the United States.Nkazi is the co-founder of the Immigrant and Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque (IRRVA).IRRVA provides provides job and educational skills development, most recently in collaboration with the Southwest Organizing Project. African and Afghan women and girls, together with many volunteers, sewed over 18,000 masks for the general population in Albuquerque.
9 Des 202022min
Ciel Benedetto, Health Care Administrator and Community Developer.
Ciel started her activism as a young person during the United Farmworkers Grape Boycott. Her commitment to justice and racial equality has been her driving force throughout her careers.Ciel worked in Mental Health and witnessed the devastating impact of Mental illness prior to the new treatments and new medications. This experience forged her interest in health care and she subsequently became the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Woman's Health Center in Santa Cruz, California where she led the clinic's expansion and development.Ciel became a health leader in the rebuilding of Santa Cruz after the Loma Prieta Earthquake which destroyed a large part of the downtown area of Santa Cruz. Ciel continues her activism supporting voter access and is a thought leader and mentor in the Santa Cruz area.
2 Des 202039min
Honoring Guillermina Porraz, Community Health Educator and Community Health Promotor in Watsonville, California.
Guillermina Porras represents community health advocates who are recruited from communities to help Community Health Centers and Nonprofits reach individuals and communities who are reluctant to seek help, Community Health Promotors are essential health providers and can provide essential information and education to communities .During the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, Guillermina became a disaster response worker for the Clinic and distributed water, food and clothing to Farmworkers and the Homeless living on the river banks.Mayor Oscar Rios from Watsonville provides translation and insights into Guillermina's contributions to the Health of communities in Watsonville, California.
25 Nov 202024min
Covid-19 Update #6: The High Transmission Rates around the Country, and an Update on Vaccines.
Rates of Covid-19 are at dangerously high rates around the country.You can keep your family safe by keeping your Holiday activities within your household.People with no symptoms are a major cause of these high rates of transmission.Masks and distancing are effective to keep you safe outside your home.New Vaccines are being developed as another major tool against this virus.
18 Nov 202020min
