All Things Vagus

Episode 36: Retrain Trauma’s Effects

October 29th, 2025  |  24 mins 45 secs

ahec, cortisol, eft, epigenetics, meditation, natura health, naturopathy, red willow, tapping, trauma, vagus nerve

Kathy interviews Dr. Michael Smith of Natura Health and Wellness about the effects of trauma on the body and how we can mitigate the symptoms.

Episode 33: How to Reframe Your Bad Days

July 8th, 2025  |  27 mins 29 secs

anne martin, breathwork, emotional release, hypnotherapy, integrative trauma, kathleen managan, mental release, mindfulness, neuro-linguistic programming, overthinking, perception, post-traumatic growth, red willow learning center, stress, trauma, unconscious mind, university of montana, western montana ahec, wmt ahec

Anne Martin is an integrative trauma coach who specializes in working with first responders as well as motivated individuals looking to do better in their careers, their relationships, and in communications. She's trained in hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, breathwork, and mental and emotional release. Her focus is to collaborate with clients and groups to create positive transformational changes to develop fulfillment, richness, and trust.

Episode 2: Emotional Awareness: Learning To Better Understand Yourself

July 29th, 2022  |  34 mins 9 secs

behavioral, body, chronic, dickinson, emotions, end of life care, fairleigh, herbs, medicine, mind, mind/body, montana, nervous system, professional, psychology, psychopharmacology, self care, selfcare, trauma, university, vagus

Our guest today is Carilyn Ellis who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from George Fox University and then her postdoctoral masters in clinical psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is the former president of the Oregon Psychological Association, has her own private practice, and also teaches graduate psychology and behavioral medicine for George Fox University. She has worked in a variety of medical settings and has completed formal training as well as professional development in the areas of trauma, chronic medical conditions, pain, and end of life care.

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