Episodes

  • Native American Medicine - Part Three

    Native American Medicine - Part Three
    Jun 24 2025
    Over hundreds of years, tribes discovered the use of food and herbs to promote health and healing. They were skilled at treating bullet and arrow wounds. They set and immobilized fractures. They had little difficulty with childbirth. The introduction of European diseases killed millions as they had no immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Native American Medicine - Part Two

    Native American Medicine - Part Two
    Jun 17 2025
    The medicine man or Shaman was honored and respected second only to the chief, and sometimes was the chief. Some women were allowed to become shamans. It took seven years to become a shaman in the Blackfeet tribe. Herbs played a huge part for the shaman. There were at least 138 species of plants used for medicine and food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Native American Medicine

    Native American Medicine
    Jun 10 2025
    Thousands of years of trial and error, humans found ways to treat wounds and illnesses. The Indians had some methods better than the Europeans. They performed amputations, treated fractures and snakebites, removed arrows, used herbs and sweat lodges. Each family had a medicine bundle with special objects needed for a healthy survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The Country Doctor

    The Country Doctor
    Jun 3 2025
    They practiced with little help and resources. No hospital, a laboratory or X-ray equipment, only the strongest and most courageous could endure the long nights, bad weather, home visit for little or no pay. He carried all his equipment in a bag including what limited medication was available in those days. "May the family doctor never be completely eliminated" (Montana Medical Association) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • The Shoshone Tribe

    The Shoshone Tribe
    May 27 2025
    The Great Shoshone Nation ranged from Wyoming to Boise to Salt Lake and included Ute, Gosuit, Piute, Hopi, Comanche, Kiowa and the Aztec.They were hunters and gatherers, expert at basketry. Food included wild game and insects. Rabbit drives were for the skins which were used for clothing, blankets and saddle blankets. Tattooing and earrings were common. Horses were traded to the Shoshone by the Comanche and Kiowa and were considered the best horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • William W. Mayo

    William W. Mayo
    May 20 2025
    William W. Mayo immigrated in 1846, married and moved to Minnesota Territory. He was a surgeon in the Union Army in Rochester, Minnesota. In 1864 he opened his first medical practice. He was joined by both sons. They cared for survivors of a tornado, and with the help of Mother Alfred Moes and two hospitals formed the Mayo Clinic. Now, over 7,300 physicians and scientist, they saw 1.3 million patients in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Widzhebue

    Widzhebue
    May 13 2025
    While picking berries, she was captured by Assiniboine raiders, dreaded enemy of the Shoshone. She was taken to Northeastern Montana. Given to a warrior as a second wife, she found the first wife intended to kill her, so she planned her escape. She hid in a hole in a riverbank for three days, then made her way over 1200 miles back to her family on the Raft River. She was the mother of Chief Pocatello. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Rocky Mountain Stage Drivers - Part Two

    Rocky Mountain Stage Drivers - Part Two
    May 6 2025
    Not all drivers were honorable. Some had partners rob their own stage, others died defending their passengers. They were cramped, bored, lacked sleep, some even went crazy. Plenty of good food at times to poor quality if any. Buffalo hunters, scouts and adventurers could provide exciting stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins