web02.fireside.fm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:07:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) All Things Vagus - Episodes Tagged with “Kathy Mangan” https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/tags/kathy%20mangan Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Welcome to All Things Vagus, nourishing Self Care for the Helping Professional. During our time together, we will explore a wide variety of topics relating to self-care, all especially geared to the Helping professional. Our guests are all thought leaders and cutting edge providers in their respective fields of endeavor. They will offer not only helpful insights, but practical skills that you can begin to use immediately. en-us episodic Nourishing Self Care for the Helping Professional Kathleen Mangan Welcome to All Things Vagus, nourishing Self Care for the Helping Professional. During our time together, we will explore a wide variety of topics relating to self-care, all especially geared to the Helping professional. Our guests are all thought leaders and cutting edge providers in their respective fields of endeavor. They will offer not only helpful insights, but practical skills that you can begin to use immediately. no neuropharmacology, pharmacy, university, montana, neuroscience, nervous system, ayurvedic, herbs, pathophysiology Kathleen Mangan kathymangan@redwillowlearning.org Episode 38: How to Tend to Your Winter Rest https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/38 ca79de70-82fd-4c72-80ec-ee30e1259ab8 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan In this episode, Kathy interviews Dagny Deutchman and Dr. Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. Topics include sleep hygiene, neurotransmitters, light therapy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. 35:28 no This episode of All Things Vegas features Dagny Deutschman and Dr. Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. They explore a holistic approach to sleep for helping professionals. They define sleep as a "slow to form vital sign" that requires curiosity and compassion rather than judgment, noting that patterns emerge over weeks rather than single nights. The discussion highlights how seasonal light changes—particularly at the 45th parallel—impact hormonal balances. A key focus is the "chronotype," or the biological preference for morning or night activity, Finally, they address Seasonal Affective Disorder by reframing winter as a "hermit time" for introspection, art, and even exploring dream content. Dagny Deutchman is the owner and founder of The Art of Rest. They are a nervous system professional who works from a top down, and bottom up approach to the nervous system specializing in not only in stabilizing a nervous system through sleep, rest, and habit formation, but also how to access nervous system health through connection, creativity, wonder, and awe. Dr. Smith received his medical training from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before that, he completed a master’s degree in New York City where his research focused on epigenetics and neuroscience. Dr. Smith has previously filled roles in the biotechnology and medical devices sector and various community organizations. For more information about Dr. Smith, visit his personal page at www.drmichaelsmithnd.com. For more information about Doctors White and Smith, and their practice at Natura Health and Wellness, visit www.natura.health (https://natura.health/) https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e29f23f4-3861-41b6-bd17-a8f34d0d3e9b/m8zd-iR3.png Special Guests: Dagney Deutchman and Michael Smith. sleep, sleep hygiene, seratonin, melatonin, light therapy, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, chronotype, tiredness, mental health, wmt-ahec, The University of Montana, Natura, Red Willow Learning Center This episode of All Things Vegas features Dagny Deutschman and Dr. Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. They explore a holistic approach to sleep for helping professionals. They define sleep as a "slow to form vital sign" that requires curiosity and compassion rather than judgment, noting that patterns emerge over weeks rather than single nights. The discussion highlights how seasonal light changes—particularly at the 45th parallel—impact hormonal balances. A key focus is the "chronotype," or the biological preference for morning or night activity, Finally, they address Seasonal Affective Disorder by reframing winter as a "hermit time" for introspection, art, and even exploring dream content.

Dagny Deutchman is the owner and founder of The Art of Rest. They are a nervous system professional who works from a top down, and bottom up approach to the nervous system specializing in not only in stabilizing a nervous system through sleep, rest, and habit formation, but also how to access nervous system health through connection, creativity, wonder, and awe.

Dr. Smith received his medical training from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before that, he completed a master’s degree in New York City where his research focused on epigenetics and neuroscience. Dr. Smith has previously filled roles in the biotechnology and medical devices sector and various community organizations. For more information about Dr. Smith, visit his personal page at www.drmichaelsmithnd.com.

For more information about Doctors White and Smith, and their practice at Natura Health and Wellness, visit www.natura.health

Special Guests: Dagney Deutchman and Michael Smith.

Sponsored By:

]]> This episode of All Things Vegas features Dagny Deutschman and Dr. Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. They explore a holistic approach to sleep for helping professionals. They define sleep as a "slow to form vital sign" that requires curiosity and compassion rather than judgment, noting that patterns emerge over weeks rather than single nights. The discussion highlights how seasonal light changes—particularly at the 45th parallel—impact hormonal balances. A key focus is the "chronotype," or the biological preference for morning or night activity, Finally, they address Seasonal Affective Disorder by reframing winter as a "hermit time" for introspection, art, and even exploring dream content.

Dagny Deutchman is the owner and founder of The Art of Rest. They are a nervous system professional who works from a top down, and bottom up approach to the nervous system specializing in not only in stabilizing a nervous system through sleep, rest, and habit formation, but also how to access nervous system health through connection, creativity, wonder, and awe.

Dr. Smith received his medical training from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before that, he completed a master’s degree in New York City where his research focused on epigenetics and neuroscience. Dr. Smith has previously filled roles in the biotechnology and medical devices sector and various community organizations. For more information about Dr. Smith, visit his personal page at www.drmichaelsmithnd.com.

For more information about Doctors White and Smith, and their practice at Natura Health and Wellness, visit www.natura.health

Special Guests: Dagney Deutchman and Michael Smith.

Sponsored By:

]]> Episode 37: Staying Healthy Through the Holidays https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/37 c367237c-6bb3-40fc-b6f3-95020700edd9 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan In this episode, Kathy interviews Doctors Christine White and Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. Topics include eating with the season, preparing for stressful events, and the foundations of health that can keep you healthy during the holidays. 37:33 no In this episode, Kathy interviews Doctors Christine White and Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. They discuss self-care strategies for the winter and holiday season. Key points include the importance of aligning with the natural cycles of the seasons, managing blood sugar and stress levels through mindful eating, and the role of herbs and supplements in supporting immune health. They offer practical tips, such as eating seasonally, incorporating warming spices, and ensuring adequate vitamin D and C intake. The conversation also touches on managing emotional eating and addressing seasonal affective disorder with light therapy and gentle morning routines. The value of small, consistent efforts towards self-care and the mind-body connection in overall well-being is emphasized. Dr. Smith received his medical training from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before that, he completed a master’s degree in New York City where his research focused on epigenetics and neuroscience. Dr. Smith has previously filled roles in the biotechnology and medical devices sector and various community organizations. For more information about Dr. Smith, visit his personal page at www.drmichaelsmithnd.com. Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. With a background in family medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. White brings a wealth of experience in complex case management, including chronic infections, gastrointestinal issues, hormone balancing, and Long-COVID treatment. She is a founding partner at Natura Health & Wellness Clinic in Missoula MT, where their mission is to educate, empower, and activate patients toward sustainable health improvements, grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach. For more information about Doctors White and Smith, and their practice at Natura Health and Wellness, visit www.natura.health (https://natura.health/) https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e29f23f4-3861-41b6-bd17-a8f34d0d3e9b/m8zd-iR3.png Special Guests: Dr. Christine White and Michael Smith. university of MT, naturopathic, holidays, holiday, stress, medicine, health, healthy, eating, Christine White, Michael Smith, seasonal In this episode, Kathy interviews Doctors Christine White and Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. They discuss self-care strategies for the winter and holiday season. Key points include the importance of aligning with the natural cycles of the seasons, managing blood sugar and stress levels through mindful eating, and the role of herbs and supplements in supporting immune health. They offer practical tips, such as eating seasonally, incorporating warming spices, and ensuring adequate vitamin D and C intake. The conversation also touches on managing emotional eating and addressing seasonal affective disorder with light therapy and gentle morning routines. The value of small, consistent efforts towards self-care and the mind-body connection in overall well-being is emphasized.

Dr. Smith received his medical training from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before that, he completed a master’s degree in New York City where his research focused on epigenetics and neuroscience. Dr. Smith has previously filled roles in the biotechnology and medical devices sector and various community organizations. For more information about Dr. Smith, visit his personal page at www.drmichaelsmithnd.com.

Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. With a background in family medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. White brings a wealth of experience in complex case management, including chronic infections, gastrointestinal issues, hormone balancing, and Long-COVID treatment. She is a founding partner at Natura Health & Wellness Clinic in Missoula MT, where their mission is to educate, empower, and activate patients toward sustainable health improvements, grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach.

For more information about Doctors White and Smith, and their practice at Natura Health and Wellness, visit www.natura.health

Special Guests: Dr. Christine White and Michael Smith.

Sponsored By:

]]> In this episode, Kathy interviews Doctors Christine White and Michael Smith from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. They discuss self-care strategies for the winter and holiday season. Key points include the importance of aligning with the natural cycles of the seasons, managing blood sugar and stress levels through mindful eating, and the role of herbs and supplements in supporting immune health. They offer practical tips, such as eating seasonally, incorporating warming spices, and ensuring adequate vitamin D and C intake. The conversation also touches on managing emotional eating and addressing seasonal affective disorder with light therapy and gentle morning routines. The value of small, consistent efforts towards self-care and the mind-body connection in overall well-being is emphasized.

Dr. Smith received his medical training from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before that, he completed a master’s degree in New York City where his research focused on epigenetics and neuroscience. Dr. Smith has previously filled roles in the biotechnology and medical devices sector and various community organizations. For more information about Dr. Smith, visit his personal page at www.drmichaelsmithnd.com.

Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. With a background in family medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. White brings a wealth of experience in complex case management, including chronic infections, gastrointestinal issues, hormone balancing, and Long-COVID treatment. She is a founding partner at Natura Health & Wellness Clinic in Missoula MT, where their mission is to educate, empower, and activate patients toward sustainable health improvements, grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach.

For more information about Doctors White and Smith, and their practice at Natura Health and Wellness, visit www.natura.health

Special Guests: Dr. Christine White and Michael Smith.

Sponsored By:

]]> Episode 35: Immune Support During the Changing Season https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/35 9db0dbc8-f82e-4d2d-8651-cfdd3a0d5066 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan Interview with Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. Stay tuned as we explore her insights into creating a healthier world through naturopathic medicine on the topic of supporting our immune systems as we move into Fall, go back in doors and back to school. 26:12 no Welcome to today’s episode with Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. With a background in family medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. White brings a wealth of experience in complex case management, including chronic infections, gastrointestinal issues, hormone balancing, and Long-COVID treatment. She is a founding partner at Natura Health & Wellness Clinic in Missoula MT, where their mission is to educate, empower, and activate patients toward sustainable health improvements, grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach. The providers and the team at Natura are passionate about collaboration, addressing root causes, and cultivating curiosity to uncover the most effective solutions. Stay tuned as we explore her insights into creating a healthier world through naturopathic medicine on the topic of supporting our immune systems as we move into Fall, go back in doors and back to school. Sponsored by Natura Health and Wellness www.natura.health (https://natura.health/) https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e29f23f4-3861-41b6-bd17-a8f34d0d3e9b/m8zd-iR3.png immune, immunity, naturopathic, naturopathy Welcome to today’s episode with Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. With a background in family medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. White brings a wealth of experience in complex case management, including chronic infections, gastrointestinal issues, hormone balancing, and Long-COVID treatment. She is a founding partner at Natura Health & Wellness Clinic in Missoula MT, where their mission is to educate, empower, and activate patients toward sustainable health improvements, grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach. The providers and the team at Natura are passionate about collaboration, addressing root causes, and cultivating curiosity to uncover the most effective solutions. Stay tuned as we explore her insights into creating a healthier world through naturopathic medicine on the topic of supporting our immune systems as we move into Fall, go back in doors and back to school.

Sponsored by Natura Health and Wellness www.natura.health

Sponsored By:

]]> Welcome to today’s episode with Dr. Christine White, a seasoned naturopathic doctor who has been practicing in Montana since 2002. With a background in family medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. White brings a wealth of experience in complex case management, including chronic infections, gastrointestinal issues, hormone balancing, and Long-COVID treatment. She is a founding partner at Natura Health & Wellness Clinic in Missoula MT, where their mission is to educate, empower, and activate patients toward sustainable health improvements, grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach. The providers and the team at Natura are passionate about collaboration, addressing root causes, and cultivating curiosity to uncover the most effective solutions. Stay tuned as we explore her insights into creating a healthier world through naturopathic medicine on the topic of supporting our immune systems as we move into Fall, go back in doors and back to school.

Sponsored by Natura Health and Wellness www.natura.health

Sponsored By:

]]> Episode 27: Balance in the Natural World Through Ayurveda https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/27 69231e7c-2435-4253-b44a-015cb2703899 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan Laura Marx has been a family nurse practitioner for 40 years and has a part-time private practice in Missoula. She has also been an assistant clinical professor for the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing for Montana State University. She teaches psychosocial concepts and health promotion. Laura knew from early in her career that the Western model of medicine was lacking in a holistic approach and sought to become more integrative both in her practice and her teaching. In 2011, Laura studied at the Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda to become an Ayurvedic wellness consultant. She found that this oldest and time-honored medical model gave her a new perspective in our relationship to health and nature. 30:33 no Laura Marx has been a family nurse practitioner for 40 years and has a part-time private practice in Missoula. She has also been an assistant clinical professor for the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing for Montana State University. She teaches psychosocial concepts and health promotion. Laura knew from early in her career that the Western model of medicine was lacking in a holistic approach and sought to become more integrative both in her practice and her teaching. In 2011, Laura studied at the Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda to become an Ayurvedic wellness consultant. She found that this oldest and time-honored medical model gave her a new perspective in our relationship to health and nature. Kathleen Managan, Self-Care, Dosha, Holistic Medicine, Balance, Western Medicine, Vata, Kapha, Pitta, Nutrition, University of Montana, Western Montana AHEC, wmt ahec, Laura Marx, Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, Ayurveda Laura Marx has been a family nurse practitioner for 40 years and has a part-time private practice in Missoula. She has also been an assistant clinical professor for the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing for Montana State University. She teaches psychosocial concepts and health promotion. Laura knew from early in her career that the Western model of medicine was lacking in a holistic approach and sought to become more integrative both in her practice and her teaching. In 2011, Laura studied at the Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda to become an Ayurvedic wellness consultant. She found that this oldest and time-honored medical model gave her a new perspective in our relationship to health and nature.

]]> Laura Marx has been a family nurse practitioner for 40 years and has a part-time private practice in Missoula. She has also been an assistant clinical professor for the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing for Montana State University. She teaches psychosocial concepts and health promotion. Laura knew from early in her career that the Western model of medicine was lacking in a holistic approach and sought to become more integrative both in her practice and her teaching. In 2011, Laura studied at the Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda to become an Ayurvedic wellness consultant. She found that this oldest and time-honored medical model gave her a new perspective in our relationship to health and nature.

]]> Episode 26: Finding Compassion During Climate Distress https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/26 0e6fe558-c7bd-4189-ac3a-7d838c9e9c1f Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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. 25:22 no 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. Kathleen Managan, Sarah Aronson, Red Willow Learning Center, University of Montana, Western Montana AHEC, wmt ahec, climate psychology, nature and nurture, climate issues, eco-harmonious lifestyle, eco-anxiety, climate distress, resiliency practices 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.

]]> 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 https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/25 2fc41c19-71bc-4c23-aa35-e22ad12461c9 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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 33:28 no 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 Montana Happiness Project, Kathleen Mangan, John Sommers-Flanagan, Red Willow Learning Center, University of Montana, Happiness, Therapy, Therapy Podcast, Counseling Podcast, Mental Health, Mental Health Podcast, Montana Therapy, Western Montana 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

]]> 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 23: The Social Resilience Model https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/23 b56c0ac1-8972-45c2-a41a-aa9734737550 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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/ 37:07 no 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/ therapy, mindfulness, psychotherapy, natural resilience, threshold global works, social resilience, neuroscience, laurie leitch, kathy mangan, all things vagus, mental health, health and wellness, 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/

]]> 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 https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/22 2f9f5660-70a3-4598-a89f-4baad81d171b Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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/ 31:32 no 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. She 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/ therapy, pain management, alexander technique, all things vagus, kathy mangan, mari hodges, mobility, therapeutic, missoula, red willow learning center, medicine, healthy, wellness 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. She 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/

]]> 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. She 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 https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/21 cfd6dd27-cb0a-400a-b46a-7837a064764c Fri, 03 May 2024 15:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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/ 21:57 no 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 trainings, 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/ yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, breath work, therapy, self care, mental health, grounding, Kathy Mangan, Julie Mackiewicz 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 trainings, 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/

]]> 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 trainings, 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 https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/20 6e516026-7eb6-45fe-b549-77ecbec8c637 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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. 22:21 no 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. yoga, reiki, self care, therapy, massage, therapist, kathy mangan, university of montana, red willow learning center, healing, mental health, meditation 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.

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]]> Episode 19: The Healing Powers of Sound https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/19 5879facd-9c9d-4f3e-ae40-2f2a66b6d8aa Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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/ 25:40 no 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/ sound therapy, yoga, mental health, kundalini yoga, therapy, kathy mangan, arwen kittelson-aldred, healing, music therapy, musical healing, classical music, all things vagus, therapist, psychologist 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/

]]> 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 https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/18 5789a949-bcce-43d7-b067-1b3f7060307c Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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/ 27:25 no 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/ therapy, mindfulness, spiritual, red willow learning, kathy mangan, marge hulbert, shamanism, mental health, health, well-being, therapist 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/

]]> 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 16: Stinkin' Thinkin' https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/16 08290d0d-ee33-41cc-a41e-cb51a1a492c4 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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: kathy@redwillowlearning.org kathy@layinggroundwork.com 24:46 no 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: kathy@redwillowlearning.org kathy@layinggroundwork.com life coaching, kathy mangan, therapy, life coach, red willow learning, health, personal growth, spirituality, mental health 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:
kathy@redwillowlearning.org
kathy@layinggroundwork.com

]]> 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:
kathy@redwillowlearning.org
kathy@layinggroundwork.com

]]> Episode 15: Self Care: There's Only One You https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/15 765a1e12-4c9e-4e20-bf4e-7c970dd665b1 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan 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. 26:19 no 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. To learn more about Susan visit www.SusanWatersWellness.com or email WatersWellness@yahoo.com. For even more tips on how to manage your self care visit https://tinyurl.com/2p885zhk wellness, wellness coach, reiki master, stress management, personal growth, stress relief, energy medicine 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. To learn more about Susan visit www.SusanWatersWellness.com or email WatersWellness@yahoo.com.

For even more tips on how to manage your self care visit https://tinyurl.com/2p885zhk

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For even more tips on how to manage your self care visit https://tinyurl.com/2p885zhk

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