All Things Vagus

Episode 26: Finding Compassion During Climate Distress

November 4th, 2024  |  25 mins 22 secs

climate distress, climate issues, climate psychology, eco-anxiety, eco-harmonious lifestyle, kathy mangan, nature and nurture, resiliency practices, sarah aronson, university of montana, wmt ahec

Sarah Aronson was mothered by the landscape of Southeast Alaska at the toe of the Mendenhall Glacier. She maintains a climate-aware psychotherapy practice as a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America. She holds an MFA from the University of Montana and her debut collection of poetry and other bodiless powers won the 2018 New American Poetry Prize. Sarah is also a host and producer for the Montana Public Radio, home to her most recent project, Health and Mother Earth.

Episode 25: In Pursuit of Happiness

September 18th, 2024  |  33 mins 28 secs

happiness, john sommers-flanagan, kathy mangan, mental health, montana happiness project, university of montana, wmt ahec

John Sommers-Flanagan is a Professor of Counseling at the University of Montana. He is a clinical psychologist and the author or co-author of over 100 publications, including nine books and many professional training videos. John has published many newspaper columns, and op-ed pieces, including articles in Psychotherapy Networker, Counseling Today, and Slate Magazine. You can learn more about John's latest venture, The Montana Happiness Project, at www.montanahappinessproject.com

Episode 24: Unspoken Heroes: The Neurovascular Points

August 9th, 2024  |  34 mins 50 secs

eden energy medicine, innersource, kathleen mangan, neurovascular, susan stone, university of montana, wmt ahec

Susan Stone is a senior faculty member for the Eden Method and is in her 16th year of teaching for Innersource. She brings to her students and patients an extensive 47 years in holistic health. She is an acupuncturist, nutritionist, and an Advanced Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. Susan's unique approach delves into the causative factors of imbalances and her gentle but laser-like modalities can allow for rapid change to occur.

Episode 23: The Social Resilience Model

July 12th, 2024  |  37 mins 7 secs

all things vagus, kathy mangan, mental health, red willow learning center, social resilience, therapy, threshold global works

Laurie Leitch has been a practicing psychotherapist, clinical trainer, consultant, and researcher for over 25 years. She is the founder and director of Threshold Global Works, established in 2011. Threshold Global Works is dedicated to cultivating and enhancing natural resilience within communities, organizations, and individuals using the neuroscience-based Social Resilience Model. If you are interested in learning more about Laurie's work you can find her website below:
https://www.thresholdglobalworks.com/

Episode 22: The Alexander Technique

June 12th, 2024  |  31 mins 32 secs

alexander technique, health and wellness, kathy mangan, mari hodges, mobility, pain management, therapeutic, therapy

Mari Hodges is a certified Alexander Technique teacher and pain management specialist. She has a therapeutic pain specialist certificate and a Master of Science in Medicine and Pain Management. She is passionate about empowering people to enhance mobility and performance. Mari also loves helping people discover personal transformation and increase of freedom of movement by changing long-standing habits of posture, movement, and thought. Mari is based in Missoula and is available for individual coaching by appointment. For more information about Mari and the Alexander Technique visit her website: https://marihodges.com/alexander/

Episode 21: Taking Yoga Off The Mat

May 3rd, 2024  |  21 mins 57 secs

julie mackiewicz, kathy mangan, meditation, red willow learning center, therapy, yoga

Julie Mackiewicz attended her first yoga class in 2001 and has been on this journey ever since. She completed her first teacher training in 2007 and began teaching that same year. For the past 15-plus years, she has continued on the concurrent paths of student and teacher, completing further training continually. Immersing herself in learning and sharing her deepening, expanding, and evolving understanding and experiences as a teacher. It is the unending depth and breadth of yogic studies that entices and inspires her to continue on this journey and experience the unfolding and uncovering of ourselves.

If you're interested in reaching out to Julie, her information can be found below:
Website: https://juliemackiewicz.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliemackiewicz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.mackiewicz.9/

Episode 20: Open To Grace

March 28th, 2024  |  22 mins 21 secs

healing, julie rae o'connor, kathy mangan, mental health, therapy, yoga, yoga therapy

Julie Rae OConnor began teaching yoga in Missoula, Montana in 2000 at the request of her then employer and friends. She teaches individual and group yoga classes. Julie Rae is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist practicing myriad modalities. Traditional Thai Medical Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Structural Integration, Reiki, and yoga are present in a session. Julie Rae earned a BFA in Drama with an emphasis in Acting at the University of Montana. The essence of acting is keen listening, observation and honestly responding. Awareness, self-observation, and reflection inspire action and practice with dedication. Julie Rae is passionate about sharing self-care practices with her hamlet through her business and with her tango dance community.

Episode 19: The Healing Powers of Sound

February 6th, 2024  |  25 mins 40 secs

arwen kittelson-aldred, healing, kathy mangan, mental health, music therapy, musical healing, red willow learning center, sound therapy, therapy

Arwen Kittelson-Aldred is a trained instructor of Kundalini Yoga and meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan. She is also a classically trained musician and brings her skills to sound therapeutic practices and workshops. Arwen is currently at work earning her Master's in Social Work.

To learn more about Arwen and her practice visit: https://www.arweniansoundscapes.com/

Episode 18: Soul Retrieval: A Path for Finding Wholeness

January 24th, 2024  |  27 mins 25 secs

all things vagus, kathy mangan, marge hulbert, mental health, shamanism, spiritual, therapy

Marge Hulbert is a shamanic practitioner, scientist, and author. She holds a master's degree in hydrology from the University of Arizona and is a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies three-year program in advanced initiations in shamanism and shamanic healing. She enjoys teaching and helping people heal in mind, body, and spirit by bridging the gap between modern health practices and ancient spiritual ways. As both a scientist and spiritual healer, she has a passion for exploring the edges of our knowledge of health, state of being, and how we understand the world. She is the author of Finding Eagle: A Journey Into Modern-Day Shamanism.
To learn more about Marge and her practice visit: http://www.blueeaglewoman.com/

Episode 17: The Value of Grounding: Techniques for Everyday Life

December 22nd, 2023  |  16 mins 12 secs

grounding, james fix, kathleen mangan, mental health, reiki, relaxation, therapy

James Fix served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring with an honorable discharge. He has been practicing a form of reiki most of his life, but his formal training started in April 2010. He is now a reiki master and teacher. James is also a CranioSacral Therapist with a focus on helping pregnant moms from conception through birthing. He also works with adults, children, and infants who seek relaxation, restful sleep, more energy, mental focus, clarity, and calm in their lives, as well as freedom from pain. If you're interested in learning more about James' work you can visit his website: https://yourenergyfix.com/

Episode 16: Stinkin' Thinkin'

November 6th, 2023  |  24 mins 46 secs

health, kathy mangan, life coach, personal growth, red willow learning center, therapy, wellness

The Founder and Executive Director of Red Willow Learning Center and its sister organization, Laying Groundwork, Kathy is all about maximizing human potential. She is dedicated to whole mind/body/spirit health and focuses on offering both thought-provoking and practical ideas to help her workshop participants, personal coaching clients and mastermind groups best grow their own individual potential.

Interested in learning more? Kathy's contact information can be found below:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Episode 15: Self Care: There's Only One You

September 11th, 2023  |  26 mins 19 secs

kathy mangan, self care, stress management, susan waters, wellness coach

Susan Waters is a wellness instructor and coach, she's also a Reiki master practicing restorative bodywork. She utilizes modalities from Eastern, Western, and sacred traditions. With an integrative approach, she provides instruction on how to release stress, gain clarity and focus, and develop skills to manifest positive change and full potential. Providing a safe and supportive environment she helps those seeking healing, personal growth, and well-being. Susan is a certified Reiki master in the Usui tradition and is certified in energy medicine, mindfulness, meditation, and stress management.

Episode 14: Journal Yourself into the Hero of Your Own Story

August 3rd, 2023  |  24 mins 21 secs

healing, journaling, kathleen mangan, melissa neff, neurofeedback, post-traumatic growth

Dr. Melissa Neff is a clinical psychologist, educator, speaker, and trainer in Missoula, MT. The main focus of Dr. Neff’s practice is neurofeedback. She is a certified neurofeedback provider and the proud owner of Well Up, a business whose goal is to help people stress less and live well. Her research background is in the area of post-traumatic growth and she has a passion for creative writing.

Episode 13: Preventing Burnout: Cultivating Self-Empowerment

July 3rd, 2023  |  32 mins 52 secs

burnout, energy healing, healing, joan hoedel, kathleen mangan, life coach, medical professionals, nursing

Joan Hoedel is a life coach and an energy healing practitioner with a background in nursing. She is passionate about her work and is always learning something new. Joan focuses on the combination of modalities that helps her clients heal in the fastest, least invasive, most effective way. She works with the subconscious and the energy field, striving to meet people where they are and gently invite them to expand their concept of what is possible. To learn more visit www.joanhoedel.com or email her at [email protected].

Episode 12: Quieting Your Noisy World with Hypnosis.

June 1st, 2023  |  35 mins 33 secs

Clinical Hypnotherapist, Patrick Marsolek talks about what hypnosis is and isn't and how you can use it as a self-awareness and self-care tool.

Patrick Marsolek works with organizations, individuals and families using transformative self-understanding and communication. He is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, facilitator and mediator. He is the author of two books, a series of self-empowerment audio recordings and DVDs. Learn more at www.InnerWorkingsResources.com

Episode 11: Why Spirituality Matters: Creating Spirituality for Everyday Success

May 1st, 2023  |  31 mins 8 secs

greg grallo, kathleen mangan, spirituality

Spirituality can be defined as how we find meaning in our lives and how that meaning is expressed in our lives, including our work. Greg Grallo joins us to talk about the importance of recognizing this connection and how it relates to how we care for ourselves.

Greg Grallo is an ordained Dharma Teacher in the PlumVillage Community of Engaged Buddhism. He is a member of the Open Way Sanga and serves as a chaplain at St. Patrick Hospital and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Missoula. He is the owner of Foundational Dialogues Mediation and Facilitation and can be reached at [email protected].