Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Declining
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Black Feathers Podcast host Crystal Hernandez, Psy.D., MBA, discusses disability-related topics of interest to Tribal communities through data, storytelling, and innovative content. With this podcast, we embrace diversity, equity, and honor within our vast Tribal Nations. We will also be providing additional resources related to these topics to our audience and welcome everyone to join the conversation. Image Description: Black Feathers Logo, a blue circle surrounded by black feathers crossed with larger black and red feathers swirling around them, above text that reads "Black Feathers, Disability Conversations for All"

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S2E6 Black Feathers S2E6: Honoring Wisdom: Elder Services in the Choctaw Nation

Jun 26, 2025 52m

In the final episode of season 2 of Black Feathers, Dr. Crystal Hernandez sits down with Betty Wharton, director of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Healthy Aging Program, to explore the vital work…

S2E5 Black Feathers S2E5: Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma

Jun 20, 2025 50m

In this episode of Black Feathers Podcast, host Dr. Crystal Hernandez sits down with Jenifer Randle, Director of the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma (DDCO). Together, they dive into…

S2E4 Black Feathers S2E4: Cherokee Health Services

Jun 07, 2025 36m

In this episode of Black Feathers Podcast, Dr. Crystal Hernandez sit down with Dr. Amber Tiehen of Cherokee Health Services to explore the intersection of community, and healthcare.  They will dive…

S2E3 Black Feathers S2E3: From The Start: Newborn Screenings Lead to Improved Life

Mar 20, 2025 53m

From the moment a baby takes its first breath, early medical screenings can make a world of difference. In this episode of Black Feathers, host Dr. Crystal Hernandez talks with Shari Arceneaux, RN…

S2E2 Black Feathers S2E2: Transitional Services for Individuals with IDD at Gatesway Foundation

Jan 08, 2025 44m

In this episode, host Dr. Crystal Hernandez dives into the vital topic of transition services for Native American adults with disabilities. Joined by Stephanie Ninke and Dawn Newrider from the…

S2E1 Black Feathers S2E1: Child Care in Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations in Oklahoma

Sep 27, 2024 59m

In this episode, host Crystal Hernandez sits down with three esteemed disability child care experts from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, Carrie F. Whitlow, Mary Davenport, LMSW u/s, and Megan Hart.…

S1E12 Black Feathers 12: Strengthening Our People with Dana Miller

Dec 14, 2023 53m

This month host Crystal is joined by Dana Miller, a Seminole and Ojibwe citizen, who serves as Ward 1 Councilperson for the City of Seminole. In her professional career, Dana has proposed and…

S1E11 Black Feathers 11: State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Nov 13, 2023 38m

In Episode 11, Crystal talks with Dr. Shea Tanis, from the University of Kansas, about her project the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The State of the States in…

S1E10 Black Feathers 10: A Toolkit on Disability for Indian Country

Jul 17, 2023 45m

Crystal talks with three individuals who serve on the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) Larry Curley, Navajo Nation, executive director of NICOA, Desiree Lapahie, Navajo Nation, data analyst…

S1E9 Black Feathers 9: Pervasive Parenting with Kodey Toney

Jun 19, 2023 42m

In Episode 9, hosts Crystal and Shauna are joined by special guest Kodey Toney. Kodey is the director of the Pervasive Parenting Resource Center C.P.R.C., but most importantly he is a father and…

S1E8 Black Feathers 8: Youth Engagement at Arizona's Sonoran Center

May 15, 2023 39m

Crystal and Shauna are joined by special guest Joshua Drywater. Joshua is the Program Manager for Native Initiatives at the University of Arizona’s Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. He…

S1E7 Black Feathers 7: Chickasaw Nation Perseverance: The Secret to Triumph

Apr 10, 2023 49m

In episode 7, hosts Crystal and Shauna are joined by Dr. Misty Boyd and Dr. Shannon Dial. Dr. Dial received her PhD in 2014 and shortly after began her work for the Chickasaw Nation. Shannon has been…

S1E6 Black Feathers 6: Live Beyond the Conversation: Developmental Disability Month in Tribal Nations

Mar 30, 2023 1h 3m

Crystal and Shauna investigate the partnerships across the U.S. between state Councils on Developmental Disabilities and Tribal Nations. They were joined by joined by Sarah Young Bear-Brown a member…

S1E5 Black Feathers 5: Legacy Work with Jim E Warne

Feb 20, 2023 37m

Crystal and Shauna are joined by special guest Jim Warne. Jim wears many hats, including those of educator, advocate, motivational speaker, and an Emmy-nominatedfilmmaker. He’s created continuing…

S1E4 Black Feathers 4: Navigating Learning Disabilities and Managing Anxiety

Dec 19, 2022 40m

In this episode, hosts Crystal, Shauna, and this week’s guest Krista Fincher, speak to us regarding her personal journey with her children and their experience in navigating learning disabilities and…

S1E3 Black Feathers 3: Inclusion and Developmental Disabilities with Miranda Carman

Nov 21, 2022 41m Transcript

In episode three, Black Feathers hosts Crystal and Shauna, along with guest Miranda Carman, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and a clinical social worker who’s also a passionate advocate for…

S1E2 Black Feathers 2: Mental Health Within Native Families with Disabilities

Sep 27, 2022 46m Transcript

Black Feathers’ hosts Crystal and Shauna discuss the importance of mental health with Johnna James, citizen of Chickasaw Nation, who will talk about her family’s journey with disability, mental…

S1E1 Black Feathers 1: Welcome to Black Feathers!

Sep 06, 2022 25m Transcript

In this episode, co-hosts Crystal Hernandez, Psy.D., MBA, and Shauna Humphries, MS, LPC, will welcome listeners to Black Feathers Podcast.  In this podcast we will discuss disability-related topics…

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