web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:34:35 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) All Things Vagus - Episodes Tagged with “Seritonin” https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/tags/seritonin Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0600 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 40: Why We Don't Sleep https://allthingsvagus.fireside.fm/40 b16d382a-83ca-4e94-be78-1429bd16fe1b Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0600 Kathleen Mangan full Kathleen Mangan In this episode, Kathy talks with Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith, from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula, about factors affecting sleep. Topics include: the complex mechanisms of sleep, herbal medicine, and solutions for sleeping better. 38:34 no In this episode, Kathy talks with Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith, from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula, about factors affecting sleep. Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith emphasize the complexity of sleep problems, highlighting common issues like mind racing and pain. They discuss the importance of understanding individual factors, such as caffeine intake, stress, and blood sugar levels. They also stress the need for personalized approaches, considering genetic variations and interactions with pharmaceuticals. The conversation underscores the importance of calming the nervous system and using nature-based remedies. 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. 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: Dr. Christine White and Michael Smith. Natura, Natura Health and Wellness, wmt-ahec, The University of Montana, Red Willow Learning Center, Insomnia, Thoughts, Pain, Melatonin, Sleep, Caffeine, Restless leg, Stress, Blood sugar, Limbic system, Nervous system, GABA, Seritonin, Herbal medicine, Herbs, Naturopathic In this episode, Kathy talks with Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith, from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula, about factors affecting sleep. Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith emphasize the complexity of sleep problems, highlighting common issues like mind racing and pain. They discuss the importance of understanding individual factors, such as caffeine intake, stress, and blood sugar levels. They also stress the need for personalized approaches, considering genetic variations and interactions with pharmaceuticals. The conversation underscores the importance of calming the nervous system and using nature-based remedies.

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.

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: Dr. Christine White and Michael Smith.

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]]> In this episode, Kathy talks with Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith, from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula, about factors affecting sleep. Dr. Christine White and Dr. Michael Smith emphasize the complexity of sleep problems, highlighting common issues like mind racing and pain. They discuss the importance of understanding individual factors, such as caffeine intake, stress, and blood sugar levels. They also stress the need for personalized approaches, considering genetic variations and interactions with pharmaceuticals. The conversation underscores the importance of calming the nervous system and using nature-based remedies.

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.

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: Dr. Christine White and Michael Smith.

Sponsored By:

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