In this episode of Bend into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Sonja Halsey, a naturopathic physician, performance coach, and founder of Empower Her Health & Performance, to explore the powerful connection between hormones and athletic performance. Dr. Halsey shares how her work with young female athletes—from USA Hockey to international training camps—is helping […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Emerson Levy🎧
Oregon State Representative, House District 53
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy, an attorney, educator, and public servant representing House District 53. Emerson shares how her work is grounded in community input—from tackling lithium battery fires at local landfills to navigating complex legislation around liability, transportation funding, and environmental safety. […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Shanan Kelley🎧
Writer, Emcee, Auctioneer, and Comedian
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Shanan Kelley, writer, emcee, auctioneer, and comedian whose heart‑centered humor has made her a cornerstone of Central Oregon’s nonprofit and creative communities. Shanan shares how she built a unique career blending storytelling, performance, and purpose—from launching The Nightlight Show in Bend’s early creative […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Steven Dobson🎧
Founder of Dobson Strength Rehab & Performance
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Steven Dobson, founder of Dobson Strength Rehab & Performance, to explore a smarter, more holistic approach to movement, recovery, and resilience. A doctor of physical therapy and strength coach based in Bend, Steven shares how his own injury journey led him to rethink […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Don Gavitte 🎧
From the Teacher Show
This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Lisa Tynan🎧
Founder of Step Into Stillness
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Lisa Tynan, founder of Step Into Stillness, a certified sound healer and yoga teacher based in Bend. Lisa shares her personal journey from Montessori educator to sound practitioner, exploring how meditation, music, and mindfulness helped her navigate ADHD and ultimately led her to […]
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LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Saba 🎧
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, we converse with Saba, a specialized IT professional who bridges the gap between business problems and technical solutions in the healthcare field. We get insight into her childhood, how she was inspired by her engineer father, and how she keeps herself creative and ready for the challenges she […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Dr. Kevin Jones🎧
Medical Director for Flow Wellness LLC
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr Kevin Jones, Medical Director for Flow Wellness LLC, to explore the evolving intersection of medicine and wellness in Central Oregon. With a background in emergency medicine and years working at St Charles, Dr Jones shares how his experience in high stress clinical […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Peter Franc🎧
Executive Director of Ballet Bend
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Peter Franc, executive director of Ballet Bend, to talk about his journey from a young dancer in Atlanta to performing and leading at the highest levels of professional ballet. Peter shares how his early training, international career, and time with Oregon Ballet Theatre […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Dr. Bruce Becker🎧
CEO of Aquatic Science Associates LLC
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Bruce Becker, a nationally recognized physician and lifelong swimmer, to explore the profound physical and mental benefits of water. From rehabilitation and chronic illness to stress relief and longevity, Dr. Becker explains why aquatic movement is uniquely powerful across every stage of […]
