North Sound Voices
North Sound Voices brings experiences, ideas, and solutions from across the North Sound region to you. We believe in the wisdom of our region. We believe that our communities know what they need – and are demonstrating resilience every day. And we believe we are stronger together. When we listen to and learn from each other, we can do more than we ever could alone. Listen to this podcast to feel connected, inspired – and proud to call the North Sound your home.
North Sound Voices is based out of northwest Washington State: Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, home to eight Tribal nations who have inhabited this land since time immemorial: Lummi Nation, Nooksack Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Tulalip Tribes, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe.
This podcast is produced by North Sound ACH, a nonprofit where collaborative learning is prioritized, crossing traditional jurisdictional boundaries, and looking upstream to tackle issues that impact health. We exist to create a just and inclusive culture and the necessary conditions for all community members to thrive. Visit us at northsoundach.org
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Episodes
23 episodes
Equity in Action: Reframing Self-Care
Self-care is a broad and well-meaning term, but what does it mean to different populations? For folks that have gone through the criminal justice system, who have substance use problems, for people of color, for people who suffer domestic abuse...
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Equity in Action: Reclaim-ing Mental Health
Today, host Kevin P. Henry is joined by Jarelle Marshall and Felicia Dixon of RECLAIM, and Reid Johnson of Volunteers of America Western Washington.RECLAIM is a Seattle-based nonprofit which provides reintegration support that cen...
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Equity in Action: Combating Hate Speech
Host Kevin P. Henry sits down with Michelle Harmeier, founder of the Bellingham Queer Collective (BQC) and former educator, to discuss the impacts of hate speech, and how we can all address hate speech when we hear it, even if it's not d...
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Equity In Action - Coming Soon!
With host Kevin P. Henry of KPH Media, Equity in Action is a special series from North Sound Voices bringing...
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Bearing Witness: AANHPI Advocacy for Immigrant & Refugee Communities
We have another bonus episode while we work on our fall episodes! Today, you'll hear about Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advocacy for Immigrant & Refugee Communities from the May 2025 Network Learning Session,...
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Protecting Transgender, Intersex, and Gender-Nonconforming Health & Well-Being
In this bonus episode, we bring you one of our Network Learning Sessions on Trans, Intersex, and Gender-Nonconforming health with a dynamic panel of local experts: ChrisTiana Obey-Sumner of
The Root of Dental Care: How Dental Therapy Expands Preventative Services
What is dental therapy? Hear from Drs. Rachael Hogan and Cheyanne Warren of the dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Program at Skagit Valley College, with recent graduate Keana Cruse, and Dr. Alex Narvaez of Sea Mar Community Health Clinic, abou...
Creative Medicine: Art and Health Intertwined
In this episode of North Sound Voices, three artists come together to explore the deep, often unspoken connection between art and health: Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair, filmmaker and musician Remy Styrk, and creative coach Spring Cheng. Thr...
Season Two Trailer
North Sound Voices is back with a new season spotlighting multi-solvers—creative, community-led efforts that address multiple challenges at once. Across the North Sound region, people are showing what’s possible when we break silos and...
Poem: Allegory
Enjoy this poem, Allegory, by North Sound ACH's Artist in Residence Khemistry Williams.You can view a visual form of this poem on our Youtube page: https://youtu.be/UZyFbFPCBF8
Health and The Outdoors
In this episode, we are diving back into a great conversation we had with panelists Cindy Curtis Myatt of North Cascades Wild Church, Oak Rankin of <...
Community Health Workers (CHW): Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities
In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, CHWs: Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities. Tune in to hear powerful insights from Michelle Di Miscio (
Elevating Community Voices In Advocacy - Lessons from Youth Leaders
In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, Elevating community voices in advocacy - Lessons from youth leaders. Tune in to hear powerful insights from local young advocacy leaders from Bur...
Incarcerated and Justice Involved Equitable Solutions
In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, Incarcerated and Justice Involved Equitable Solutions. Tune in to hear powerful insights from Kristina Jorgensen and Kimonti Carter from
Poem: Extra Terrestrial
Enjoy this poem, Extra Terrestrial, by North Sound ACH's Artist in Residence Khemistry Williams.You can view a visual form of this poem on our Youtube page: https://youtu.be/-U1LGiiYIAc
Artistic Dialogues: Art as Activism
In this episode, we bring you highlights from our powerful Network Learning session, Artistic Dialogues: Healing Communities, Inspiring Activism! North Sound ACH Artist-in-Residence Khemistry Williams is joined by panelists Ramón Rivera ...
Birth Equity: Beyond the Doctor’s Office
In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our first 2024 Network Learning Session, Birth Equity: Beyond the Doctor’s Office. Tune in to hear powerful insights from local leaders Shanell Brown (
The Power of Place: Triumph Teen Life Center
In this bilingual episode, we sit down with North Sound ACH CEO Liz Baxter, Care Coordination Specialist Guillermina Bazante, and Silvia Alvarez, Founder & Executive Director of Triumph Center, to discuss the vital importance of creating sa...
The Wisdom of Communities - A conversation with Liz Baxter and Soma Saha (Part2)
In the final part of this North Sound Voices podcast episode, Liz and Soma Saha, MD, MS, continue exploring "vital conditions" essential for community well-being. They discuss practical strategies for integrating these elements into our societi...
The Wisdom of Communities - A conversation with Liz Baxter and Soma Saha (Part1)
In part one of this episode of the North Sound Voices podcast, Liz welcomes Soma Saha, MD, MS, President and CEO of Well-being and Equity in the World (WE in the World) & Executive Lead of the Well Being In the Nation (WIN) Network. Togethe...
Exploring Humane Housing Solutions
Join us for an insightful episode with Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki and Pastor Kevin Riley from Mount Baker Presbyterian Church! From personal stories to data-driven insights, this episode uncovers the heart of humane housing challen...
What Are Vital Conditions and Why Do They Matter?
Join in on a compelling conversation with Liz Baxter, the CEO of North Sound ACH, and Becky Payne, the President of the Rippel Foundation, as they explore the importance of Vital Conditions. Liz and Becky will dive into how the vital cond...
