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 […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Keith Witcosky๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Keith Witcosky, City Manager of Redmond, to talk about what it really means to guide a fast growing Central Oregon city through change. From overseeing a 150 million dollar budget and a regional airport to navigating water constraints, housing pressure, and cultural shifts, […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Lisa ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, we meet salon owner and esthetician Lisa, who loves what she does for a living! Lisa talks about her daily routine and how much she enjoys providing services for her clients, who she considers her friends. We hear Lisaโs story of building her own business while raising her […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Beth Mishler๐ง
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Beth Mishler, a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and founder of Tula Ayurveda, to explore the foundations of Ayurveda and what it means to live in rhythm with your body. Beth shares her personal journey into holistic health, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom reshaped her […]
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Meagan Iverson๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Meagan Iverson, Executive Director of the Sunriver Music Festival, to talk about music as a vehicle for community, connection, and care in Central Oregon. Meagan shares her path from growing up in Southern Oregon to leading one of the regionโs most enduring cultural […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Ellie ๐ง
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, Ellie shares what itโs like to be a Dutch Bros barista. The training she went through, the details involved in making all those specialty caffeinated drinks, and how it feels to interact with customers for hours at a time. Plus, she talks about her favorite lunchtime eats, Bo’s Bagels […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Loren Mahaffey๐ง
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Marino sits down with Loren Mahaffey, a longtime yoga educator and licensed massage and bodywork therapist whose work bridges eastern and western understandings of the body. Loren shares her journey from competitive athletics and early injury into a lifelong practice of yoga, bodywork, and anatomy-based teaching, […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Robert ๐ง
This episode features Robert who volunteers with hospice and leads a prison meditation group. This inspiring human has contributed a lifetime of service to humankind in Central Oregon. Hear all about his work and find out what his favorite lunch consists of in this uplifting conversation. Love, Gail & Donna LISTEN NOW:
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, David Bermudez๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with David Bermudez, executive director and founder of Bend Science Station, to talk about curiosity, critical thinking, and what it really means to learn science. David shares his journey from teaching at Sunriver Prep to launching a nonprofit that has spent more than two […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Alli Jorgensen๐ง
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariรฑo sits down with Alli Jorgensen, Fitness Supervisor at Bend Parks and Recreation, to explore the vital role public fitness spaces play in individual wellbeing and community health. With more than 30 years of service at Bend Parks and Recreation, Alli shares her personal journey into […]

