Jonathan Nez
Former President of the Navajo Nation and tribal leader focused on food sovereignty and community health initiatives aimed at reducing diabetes and heart disease.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 46min
Food Is Medicine: Reversing Diabetes and Chronic Disease in Native Communities
Join Jonathan Nez, former President of the Navajo Nation, and Chelsea Kleinmeyer, Public Health Director at CSKT Health, as they dive into the healing power of traditional plant-based diets. They explore the impact of food sovereignty on community health and how lifestyle medicine is reversing diabetes in Native communities. Discover the importance of reclaiming Indigenous food practices, promoting community gardens, and addressing food deserts. Through shared meals and cultural rituals, they emphasize the profound connections between food, mental health, and physical well-being.
May 27, 2025 • 24min
From Processed to Plant-Based: Former President Sparks New Health Movement
Jonathan Nez, former President of the Navajo Nation, shares his inspiring journey of health transformation, having lost 100 pounds through a plant-based diet. He discusses how reclaiming traditional food practices is crucial in combating health crises in Indigenous communities. Nez emphasizes the role of food sovereignty and self-sufficiency in promoting wellness. Alongside his wife, Phefelia, they explore the revival of Indigenous recipes and the community-driven movement towards healthier lifestyles, revealing the powerful intersection of culture, tradition, and science.
