Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast
Vickie K. Oldman
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Stories are the backbone of Native culture. They provide lessons, inspirations, information, values, and allow an opportunity to connect at a deeper level.
Each month I will explore what medicine our guests offer. Please join me on this uncharted journey!
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Rage is Sacred: Awake at 27
In this episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits down with Ameerah Suina Thomas, a 27-year-old Afro-Indigenous woman of Laguna Pueblo and West African descent whose voice carries…
Truth, Land & Becoming: A 2025 Recap
2025 Story Recap with Tara Denetsosie-Lovato. In our first episode of 2026, Tara joins me to reflect on the voices, lessons, and medicine shared by our 2025 guests — from sovereignty and leadership…
We Own the Table: Dar on Sovereignty, Truth, and Unity
In this powerful episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie welcomes her longtime sister and truth-teller Dar “Diamond D” for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about identity, land,…
Harleys, Canoes & Jingle Dresses: A Journey to Freedom
In this powerful and intimate episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits with Ojibwe leader, culture-bearer, and newly appointed President & CEO of First Peoples Fund, Tina…
The Beans of Destiny and Other Lessons in Grace
In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode, host Vickie Oldman welcomes the magnetic and wise Jack Soto — a Navajo and Cocopah relative whose life journey weaves through wind, forest, and…
From Ceremony to Catwalk: Shoshoni’s Journey of Legacy and Reclamation
In this powerful episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits down with Shoshoni Hostler—a Yurok regalia maker, therapist, mother of five, and fashion designer whose viral shell dress…
Whales, Threads & Ancestors: We Are Not Studied—We Are the Story
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to welcome Jacqualine Qataliña Schaeffer — a visionary Alaska Native leader, artist, and grandmother whose wisdom runs as deep as the Arctic…
Don’t Hold a Grudge: Auntie Wisdom & Wild Laughter with Claudia Oldman
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to feature Claudia Oldman—a grounded and wise Navajo matriarch, storyteller, and beloved auntie. In this tender, laughter-filled episode, Claudia…
Strumming to Success: A Diné Guitarist’s Story
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to introduce Jaeden Huenemann—a 25-year-old Diné (Navajo) artist of Korean and German descent who is forging his own path in the world of…
Bonus: Connecting with the multifaceted Gary Farmer
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories proudly presents the multifaceted Gary Farmer—actor, singer, and artist extraordinaire. A natural storyteller, Gary shares untold stories that will move you to…
Rediscovering Yourself: An Ongoing Journey
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Willow Blythe Carroll, a tribally enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribe. An award-winning Indigenous storyteller encourages us to have…
Embracing Gentleness: Healing from Male Toxicity
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Juan Dominguez, the Burn the Wagon podcast host. Juan was adopted by a full-blooded Pomo Whapo woman who raised him on the Manchester-Point Arena Rancheria…
BONUS: Stories with Renowned Navajo Illustrator Jack Ahasteen
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents the renowned Navajo illustrator Jack Ahasteen. Not only a gifted illustrator, Mr. Ahasteen is also a poet, wisdom keeper, storyteller, and a gentle, humble…
Diving Deep with Loren Anthony, Part II
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Loren Anthony, a Diné (Navajo) relative to many. Originally from the Chuska Mountains located within the Navajo Nation, Loren deeply loves his community and…
Diving Deep with Loren Anthony
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Loren Anthony, a Diné (Navajo) relative to many. Originally from the Chuska Mountains located within the Navajo Nation, Loren deeply loves his community and…
Harvesting Wisdom from a Métis Woman
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Otakwan Acahkos Iskwiw (Evening Star Woman), a grounded, powerful, traditional Métisse from the Métis Nation (Otipemisiwak) of St. Louis, Saskatchewan.…
Recap of 2023 Podcast Guests with Donna Tenorio
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents one of our podcast listeners, Donna Tenorio. Donna is from Santo Domingo Pueblo, is a new grandmother, and is a podcast fan. She shares her story and what…
S4E45 Indigenous Brilliance
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Rebecca Adamson, a Cherokee descent whose roots are from Ohio and who grew up in North Carolina. Rebecca shares how nature has always been a source and a…
S4E42 Art an Indigenous Pathway to Self, Family, and Community
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Molina Jo Two Bulls (Lakota) and Bryan Douglas Parker (White Mountain Apache). Both were raised by strong, grounded, loving, and artistic families. Hear how…
BONUS: Real, Rooted and Uncensored with Simon Moya-Smith
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Simon Moya-Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano writer and journalist. Raised to stand up for the rights of Indigenous peoples, to rage against the use of…
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Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast has published 62 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.
Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 59m.
