In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Moreno 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 ๐ง
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 […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Lisa Tynan๐ง
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 […]
LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Saba ๐ง
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 […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Dr. Kevin Jones๐ง
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 […]
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Peter Franc๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt 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 […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Dr. Bruce Becker๐ง
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 […]
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 […]

