Our ancestors have used stories for generations to guide us in living well on Mother Earth. These stories carry the wisdom to heal, remember our purpose, and re-center our well-being.

Chahta Chatter is a podcast where traditional Indigenous stories meet and offer insight for modern mental, physical, and spiritual health challenges. With a focus on land-based healing and community resilience, each episode takes listeners on a journey of reflection and learning. 

We believe our ancestors’ stories carry instructions for healing. Through our show we reflect on their relevance today. So that future generations our knowledge remains embedded in our stories providing wisdom for a healthy and good life. By listening to and sharing stories, we build resilience within our communities.

Chahta Chatter is a wellness podcast brought to you by the School of Social Work and Public Health at the University of Washington in collaboration with IWRI’s HOLLO (Healing Opportunities in Love, Land and Original Instructions) Division. Through this platform, we honor traditional storytelling and explore its teachings for contemporary health and wellness practices.