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All Things VagusEpisode 39: Episode 39: While You Were SleepingKathy interviews Dr. Michael Smith and Dagny Deutchman from Natura Health and Wellness in Missoula. This interview features a discussion on the neuroscience and physiology of sleep, highlighting its critical roles in memory consolidation, emotional processing, and the "glymphatic" clearing of brain toxins like amyloid beta proteins. The experts emphasize that sleep quality is inextricably linked to daytime habits—such as nutrition, movement, and social connection—and suggest that cultivating curiosity about our dreams can help regulate the nervous system and reduce sleep-related anxiety.
Dagny Deutchman is the owner and founder of The Art of Rest. They are...
2026-02-2738 minAll Things VagusEpisode 38: How to Tend to Your Winter RestThis 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 "herm...
2026-01-2935 minAll Things VagusEpisode 37: Staying Healthy Through the HolidaysIn 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...
2025-11-2837 minAll Things VagusEpisode 36: Retrain Trauma’s EffectsKathy interviews Dr. Michael Smith of Natura Health and Wellness about the effects of trauma on the body and how we can mitigate the symptoms.
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.
Dr. Smith provides comprehensive Naturopathic care for individuals of all ages, focusing on neurological, mental health, gastrointestinal, ho...
2025-10-2924 min
Having Had a Spiritual AwakeningWe Talk to ZacSuzanne and Sarah talk with Zac C. about how spiritual awakenings sometimes happen in reflection rather than in real time—and sometimes they happen right in front of the TV, while watching Wheel of Fortune. Zac also shares about the important and inspiring work his recovery nonprofit, Beautiful Minds Recovery (www.beautifulmindsrecovery.com), is doing to provide peer support training within the community.
In the last ten minutes, Suzanne and Sarah discuss, with instructor Kathy Mangan, the mindfulness meditation classes that Red Willow Learning Center (www.redwillowlearning.org) will soon be offering at the Fourth D Club, fre...
2025-10-171h 04All Things VagusEpisode 35: Immune Support During the Changing SeasonWelcome 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 ro...
2025-09-3026 min
Where There's A Will, There's A WakeHere Lies Stephen ManganExtravagent curtain calls, a Cannon, and a stand up last meal (literally) for this actor, comedian, presenter, writer, and long time pal of Mel's.
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2025-09-0240 minAll Things VagusEpisode 34: Episode 34: Regulating Your Nervous SystemDr. Nico is a passionate chiropractor who blends athleticism, neuroscience, nutrition, and holistic well-being into his practice. He developed a deep understanding of the human body, injury recovery, and preventative care due to his kinesiology background.
He uses a comprehensive approach that integrates exercise, nutrition, and chiropactic adjustments to address discomfort, stress-related issues, and dis-ease throughout the body. His commitment to personalized treatment ensures each patient receives care tailored to their unique needs.
https://www.betterrootschiropractic.com/
2025-08-2922 minAll Things VagusEpisode 33: How to Reframe Your Bad DaysAnne 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.
2025-07-0827 minAll Things VagusEpisode 32: Why Change Is HardBetty Higgins has over 30 years of experience in business management, teaching, and coaching. She is a registered behavioral therapist, a master Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner, and is certified as a clinical hypnotherapist, cognitive behavioral therapist, as well as a life coach. Betty is also certified as an energy system practitioner for the last 20 years. Betty has had a private practice in Missoula, Montana.
Sponsored by: Community Medical Center
2025-06-2728 minAll Things VagusEpisode 31: Gardening—Nourishing Mind, Body & SoulGreg Price has degrees in philosophy and psychology and has been the River Road Farm Director for Garden City Harvest for 24 years. In addition to farming, he teaches classes on soil health, farm ecology, and farming/gardening best practices. He also has taught naturalist classes centered around bear ecology throughout western Montana.
Sponsored by: Community Medical Center
2025-05-1327 minAll Things VagusEpisode 30: The Power of the Present MomentJen Racicot is a nationally certified counselor with her master's in clinical mental health from the University of Montana. Jen's life experiences as a fifth-generation non-Indigenous Montanan have been infused in teaching, service, and advocacy in Montana for over 20 years. She has worked with ages 3 through 70, counseling and traveling as a speaker and leading workshops on mental wellness. For more information on Jen's work, you can visit her website HERE.
2025-04-1528 min
Burning BrightMarriageRoutines or rites? Featuring poems by Kathy Mangan, David J. S. Pickering and Ann McGovern.Support the show
2025-04-0206 minAll Things VagusEpisode 29: Mindfulness in NatureChristine Lustik is a leadership coach and leadership development specialist focused on guiding authentic, caring, productive, and confident people managers. After earning her PhD, Christine focused on developing her own self-awareness. She obtained two mindfulness teacher certifications, including one from an organization called Awake in the Wild, which certifies teachers to guide mindfulness in nature classes and retreats. Christine has a labyrinth outside of Missoula where she offers retreats. For more information on Christine's work, you can visit her website HERE.
2025-03-2021 minAll Things VagusEpisode 28: Utilizing the Power of Plant MedicineElaine Sheff, a clinical herbalist and author of several books on herbal medicine and healing, has been passionate about sharing herbal knowledge for over 30 years. She is the co-director of Greenpath Herb School in Missoula, Montana, where she inspires and empowers students and clients to reconnect with the earth, plants, and their own healing journey. A professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, Elaine teaches workshops and speaks at conferences both nationally and internationally.
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2025-02-2225 minAll Things VagusEpisode 27: Balance in the Natural World Through AyurvedaLaura 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...
2024-12-1130 minAll Things VagusEpisode 26: Finding Compassion During Climate DistressSarah 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.
2024-11-0425 minAll Things VagusEpisode 25: In Pursuit of HappinessJohn 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
2024-09-1833 minAll Things VagusEpisode 24: Unspoken Heroes: The Neurovascular PointsSusan 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.
2024-08-0934 minAll Things VagusEpisode 23: The Social Resilience ModelLaurie 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/
2024-07-1237 minAll Things VagusEpisode 22: The Alexander TechniqueMari 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/
2024-06-1231 minAll Things VagusEpisode 21: Taking Yoga Off The MatJulie 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.
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2024-05-0321 minAll Things VagusEpisode 20: Open To GraceJulie 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...
2024-03-2822 minAll Things VagusEpisode 19: The Healing Powers of SoundArwen 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/
2024-02-0625 minBurning BrightPoe and His BirdRavens and other metaphors, with poems by Jean Chapman Snow, Kathy Mangan and Jean Connor. Support the show
2024-01-3107 minAll Things VagusEpisode 18: Soul Retrieval: A Path for Finding WholenessMarge 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...
2024-01-2427 minAll Things VagusEpisode 17: The Value of Grounding: Techniques for Everyday LifeJames 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 to 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...
2023-12-2216 minAll Things VagusEpisode 16: Stinkin' Thinkin'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
2023-11-0624 minAll Things VagusEpisode 15: Self Care: There's Only One YouSusan 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...
2023-09-1126 min
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2023-09-0100 minAll Things VagusEpisode 14: Journal Yourself into the Hero of Your Own StoryDr. 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. To learn more about Dr. Neff visit www.melissaneffphd.com
2023-08-0324 minAll Things VagusEpisode 13: Preventing Burnout: Cultivating Self-EmpowermentJoan 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 joan@joanhoedel.com.
2023-07-0332 minAll Things VagusEpisode 12: Quieting Your Noisy World with Hypnosis.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
2023-06-0135 min
The Southern Star In The News PodcastFrom A to Sea with journalist & author Kathy DonaghyON this week's podcast, Southern Star editor Siobhán Cronin is joined by journalist & author Kathy Donaghy to talk about depression, miscarriage and how swimming has helped heal her. Donaghy's book, Finding My Wild: How a Move to the Edge Brought Me Home, tells her story of moving home from Dublin to the Inishowen peninsula with her young family.It is ode to the extraordinary healing powers of immersing yourself in the natural world, especially the sea, and she joins the podcast to talk about why she made the move.Th...
2023-05-0322 minThe Southern Star PodcastFrom A to Sea with journalist & author Kathy DonaghyON this week's podcast, Southern Star editor Siobhán Cronin is joined by journalist & author Kathy Donaghy to talk about depression, miscarriage and how swimming has helped heal her. Donaghy's book, Finding My Wild: How a Move to the Edge Brought Me Home, tells her story of moving home from Dublin to the Inishowen peninsula with her young family.It is ode to the extraordinary healing powers of immersing yourself in the natural world, especially the sea, and she joins the podcast to talk about why she made the move.Th...
2023-05-0322 min
CommittableState by State: ConnecticutIn this episode we interview attorney Kathy Flaherty and advocate Mitzy Sky about mental health laws in Connecticut.
Kathy Flaherty:
http://www.clrp.org/
Mitzy Sky:
www.mitzysky.com
https://linktr.ee/mitzysky
Episode Transcript: sensiblenonsense.squarespace.com/committables3-transcripts/2023/5/1/s3-episode-13-connecticut
Committable is produced by Michelle Stockman, Jim McQuaid and Jesse Mangan. https://sensiblenonsense.squarespace.com/committable
All music is from the song Reasonable by Christopher G. Brown. https://christophergbrown.bandcamp.com/track/reasonable
2023-05-0238 minAll Things VagusEpisode 11: Why Spirituality Matters: Creating Spirituality for Everyday SuccessSpirituality 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...
2023-05-0131 minBurning BrightMay DayContemplating what helps us bloom, with poems by Kathy Mangan, Sarah Yerkes and Catherine DeNunzio. Support the show
2023-04-2606 minAll Things VagusEpisode 10: Sleep Well, Be WellDescription: Why talk about sleep? It is important to our health, so we need to get clear on the types of insomnia and how we can cope with distress and anxiety that might be disrupting our rest.
John Sommers-Flanagan is a professor of counseling at the University of Montana, a clinical psychologist and author or coauthor of over 100 publications. John has published many newspaper columns, op-ed pieces, including articles in Psychotherapy Networker, Counseling Today and Slate Magazine.
2023-04-0342 minAll Things VagusEpisode 9: Focus on CompassionRussell Kolts is a Professor of Psychology at Eastern Washington University and Director of the Inland Northwest Compassionate Mind Center in Spokane, Washington, USA. An internationally-recognized expert on Compassion-Focused Therapy, he has authored or co-authored scientific articles on various areas of psychology and has authored several books about Compassion-Focused Therapy and compassion, including An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Lessons on Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun (with Thubten Chodron), CFT Made Simple, and Experiencing Compassion Focused Therapy from the Inside Out (with Tobyn Bell, James Bennett-Levy, and Chris Irons).
Russell Kolts, Ph.D.
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2023-02-2539 minAll Things VagusEpisode 8: The Power of BreathworkNina Kahm MSW, LCSW, has been working as a psychotherapist for fifteen years, during which she has worked with a wide variety of modalities that lead to wellness. Her diverse background—with clinical, energetic, and interdisciplinary training—allows her to assess the relationship between body and mind, taking the whole person and their life experiences into consideration. She is passionate about breathwork and awakening our body's own innate ability to heal. Nina’s goal is to explore and address the multifaceted aspects of imbalance and disease through holistic approaches, mind/body connections, and soul-level healing.
2023-01-2537 minAll Things VagusEpisode 7: Everyone’s an Artist: Using Art to Calm Nervous SystemKim Brown-Campbell holds a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from the George Washington University and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Montana. She has been practicing art therapy since 1996 with children, adolescents, and families. She also works as a private practitioner in art therapy providing individual and group treatment in Missoula. Kim enjoys working in mixed media collage and assemblage formats in her artwork.
2022-12-2842 minAll Things VagusEpisode 6: Microbiome - Why It MattersDr. Laura Stuve is a PhD molecular biologist, researcher and instructor of science-based intuitive medicine. Her academic background includes a PhD at UCSF in bio-chemistry and that’s followed by a post-doc fellowship at Stanford working on the Human Genome Project. From there Laura went on to become Senior Director of Research and Development at two California biotech companies, working on identifying genes involved in chronic disease. Laura spent 26 years in basic research in human molecular genetics, academia and in the biotech industry before shifting her to full time teaching, practicing and researching mind-body medicine in 2008.
2022-11-3046 minAll Things VagusEpisode 5: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom - The Support That Is Always With YouOur inner wisdom or intuition can be a wise guide for our well-being even in the most difficult of times. Learning to listen to, what can be a soft voice, is a skill available to everyone. Even if you don't feel like you have that guidance available, you do. Learn how to start tapping in!
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2022-10-2850 minAll Things VagusEpisode 4: The Energy Resource of EmotionsDr. Tracy Clark is a board certified manual Osteopathic practitioner and holds a doctorate and a PhD in integrative medicine from the International Quantum University of Integrative Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Clark's doctoral research focused on the influence of observation, entanglement, placebo, and nocebo on the outcome of healing.This passion for quantum science has enabled Dr.Clark to create courses for anyone who wishes to incorporate these concepts into their professional practice or personal healing journey.
This podcast is brought to you by Western MT AHEC and Red Willow Learning Center.
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2022-09-3038 minAll Things VagusEpisode 3: Ancient Wisdom, Modern ApplicationJanet Galipo is a doctor of Oriental medicine who has been in private practice since 1993. Her areas of study and expertise include acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, and both Chinese and herbal medicine. Dr. Galipo has traveled the globe as an advanced instructor and ambassador of leading edge mind body energy medicine.Today, her Miami based practice is a testament to the powerful integration of all aspects of her holistic mind body spirit approach to health and wellbeing. If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Galipo's approach to health and well being, please visit her website at bodyintuitive.org.
2022-09-0141 minAll Things VagusEpisode 2: Emotional Awareness: Learning To Better Understand YourselfOur 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.
This podcast is brought to you by Western...
2022-07-2934 min
All Things VagusEpisode 1: Daily Rhythms: Stay In Sync Regardless of Your ScheduleDiana I. Lurie, PhD., is a Professor of Neurophamacology in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana. She recieved her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. She directs a research laboratory focusing on dysfunction and the response of the nervous system to natural products, including Ayurvedic herbs. The Lurie laboratory is currently studying neuroinflammation in the brain, and is evaluating the ability of select Ayurvedic herbs to inhibit the release of proinflammatory cytokines. Dr. Lurie teaches in the areas of neuroscience pathophysiology. She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and teaches courses in Ayurveda.
2022-06-2947 minBurning BrightAutumnMemories of young passion, with poems by Victoria Korth and Kathy Mangan, and in honor of National Cooking Day – a poem by Ruth Mota.Support the show
2021-09-2206 minBurning BrightGuys and SportsA look at sports and fans, with pieces by Bill Smoot, Gilbert Arzola and Kathy Mangan.Support the show
2021-05-1906 min
Learning on the JobLesson #18: There is No Industry that is Without Messtw/ Mess and Messiness
This week James and Nic have a few challenging conversations and revisit some ghosts of grad school past. And girl, it gets a bit messy. Hopefully messy in a productive way, but time will have to tell on that one. We think about the politics of self-promotion, the importance of being mindful of those around (and more importantly below) you, and why it always feels so weird to air dirty laundry, even though we know everybody's got some.
From there we take some time to think through the continued (increasing?) bad...
2021-05-101h 02
Burning BrightHopeFour pieces celebrating Spring, the season of hope, by Kathy Mangan (Taproot), John L. Wright (2021 Passager Open Issue), Jean L. Connor (A Hinge of Joy) and Helen Vo-Dinh (2007 Passager Open Issue). Support the show
2021-03-2306 min
Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsHacking Parenthood: Tips for Modern Parenting from BBC’s Bringing Up Britain by Mariella FrostrupPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/457888 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hacking Parenthood: Tips for Modern Parenting from BBC’s Bringing Up Britain Author: Mariella Frostrup Narrator: Mariella Frostrup Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: March 11, 2021 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: Mariella Frostrup and guests debate the complex realities of parenting in today's Britain Raising kids is a tricky business. We all want to do the best for our little darlings, but what exactly is 'best'? As the parenting wars escalate, and politicians and childcare gurus lock horns over the right way to bring up our children, Ma...
2021-03-1105 min
Burning BrightHunger & FaithTwo poems by poets Kathy Mangan (Taproot) and Harry Bauld (The Uncorrected Eye).Support the show
2020-12-0206 min
Burning BrightThe RedeemedA poem by Baltimore poet Kathy Mangan, from her book Taproot, published by Passager Books in 2019.Support the show
2020-07-2903 min
Enoch Pratt Free Library PodcastPassager: a Press for Writers Over 50Passager Journal, based in Baltimore, has been publishing writing by older authors for over two decades. Editors Mary Azrael and Kendra Kopelke host an evening of readings by poets whose work they’ve recently published, and talk about Passager Journal and Passager Books.The featured poet at this event was Moira Egan, who was introduced by Clarinda Harriss.Other poets who read from their work includeShirley BrewerSteve MatanleMarianna BuschingJim SmithElisavietta RitchieRossme TaylorCarol PeckMatthew PettyPantea Amin TofangchiMiMi ZanninoJenny Keith CiatteiSylvia Fischbach-BradenArt CohenLenett Nef'faahtitiPat ValdataEllen HartleyAnn KolakowskiJoe HannDeborah ArnoldKathy ManganChristine HigginsClarinda HarrissLearn more ab...
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