In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Bree Beal, Executive Director of BEAT Children’s Theatre. Bree shares her journey from a childhood immersed in theater to studying history, working in the title industry, and ultimately returning to her passion through nonprofit leadership. She discusses joining BEAT in 2014, helping guide the organization through […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Meredith Dietz ๐ง
Join us for an engaging episode as we delve into the backgrounds, uproarious stories, and distinctive viewpoints of the Tugboat Improv Troupe. This week, local comedians Dylan Grayson, Matt Stein, Tess Eddington, and Michele DiCio sit down with Julia Reed Nichols to unravel the intricacies of improv and stand-up comedy. They share personal anecdotes, family tales, and their reflections on the significance […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Kim ๐ง
In this episode of the Lunchbucket Podcast, Kim talks about being an OG van-lifer, making work transitions and what she eats for lunch (Pu-Pu platter & Chinese Tea Eggs). Love, Gail & Donna LISTEN NOW:
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Fiona Noonan๐ง
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Fiona Noonan, Wildlands and Water Program Manager. Fiona works with Central Oregon LandWatch to protect forests, wildlife habitat, and water resources across Central Oregon. A landscape ecologist with experience in climate planning, land protection, and natural resource management, she discusses her educational path from Stanford University […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Tommy Ford๐ง
With ski racing parents from Vermont and Oregon it was no wonder skiing became easier than walking for Tommy. Mt Bachelor was the playground where he grew. Soon after finishing public high school Tommy simultaneously joined the US Ski Team and Dartmouth College. After a couple of years of competing in DH, SG, GS and […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Maud ๐ง
In this episode, Gail visits with a college math professor to learn about a day in her teaching life, what she eats for lunch and how work life in her homeland of France differs from the U.S. Love, Gail & Donna LISTEN NOW:
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Alisa Dunlap๐ง
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Alisa Dunlap, Pacific Power’s Regional Business Manager for Central Oregon. With a background in political science, government affairs, public policy, and utility planning, Dunlap shares how her career evolved from health care policy work at OHSU to helping guide energy infrastructure and customer growth planning across […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Laura Evenglow๐ง
Laura Evenglow, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, educator, and creator of the Unconscious Mind Technique. Her work is built on a simple belief: our symptoms are not random. They are messages pointing toward something unresolved. After years of working with trauma survivors, Laura developed the Unconscious Mind Technique to help people move beyond coping strategies […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: John Paul Crimi๐ง
Jon Paul Crimiโs journey began at rock bottom. Struggling with addiction, he reached a point where life felt unmanageable, and traditional approaches offered little relief. Sobriety became his first breakthrough, but it was a Breathwork class that completely transformed his life. The experience was so profound that he knew he had to share it with […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Jeff ๐ง
In this episode Gail visits with ER Nurse Jeff. We get to hear the story behind his chosen profession, what keeps him doing what he does and the particulars of his lunch sandwich making. Please donโt miss the fun notes, links, photos & factoids this episode inspired (below). Love, Gail & Donna LISTEN NOW: Links […]

