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What if recovery didn’t have to hurt? We sit down with physical therapist and Body Mechanix founder Nicki McDaniel to rethink how healing really happens—through time, skilled touch, and a calmer nervous system. Nicki shares the story that redirected her from medical school to physical therapy: witnessing a clinician spend 45 present, focused minutes with her mother during a pivotal moment. That experience shaped a practice built on presence over rush, partnership over prescription, and progre...
10 Mar 2026
E6: Stronger For Life With E3 Physio
Forget tiptoeing around pain. We sit down with Annalise Dusell of E3 Physio to explore how modern physical therapy champions resilience, smart load management, and strength training to help you move well without stepping away from the activities you love. From a clinic set inside a CrossFit gym, Annalise blends training and rehab so progress never has to hit pause. Annalise’s journey began with youth sports, ankle sprains, and preventive shoulder care as a softball pitcher. That real-world p...
10 Mar 2026
E4: Connecting Mind, Body, And Nervous System For Lasting Change
Stress doesn’t just live in your thoughts; it leaves traces in your body. We sit down with Mandy Kruger of Mandalyn Somatics to explore how somatic therapy helps unwind those traces by reconnecting sensation, story, and safety. Mandy blends decades of bodywork and yoga with Jungian-informed psychology and Somatic Experiencing to show why quick relief often fades—and what it takes to shift your baseline from chronic threat to “safe enough.” Together we unpack how the nervous system processes ...
10 Mar 2026
E5: Powering Homes With Care
Need a trustworthy residential electrician who treats your home like their own? We sit down with Beaver Electric’s Ron Kirsch to unpack what five decades in the trade really looks like—beyond flipping breakers and swapping bulbs. Ron takes us from his early days working alongside his father to leading a team that specializes in residential service and remodels, and he’s candid about the demands, the training, and the pride that go into quality electrical work. You’ll hear why specialization ...
10 Mar 2026
E3: Portland’s Trusted Hair Salon Story
Ever wondered why a single great haircut can shift your confidence for years? We sit down with Donald Dutro of Edward Wadsworth for Hair to trace a living legacy that began in 1975 and still shapes Portland style today. From Vidal Sassoon lineage to a modern “dream team,” Donald opens up about mentorship, training, and the quiet systems that turn first-time visitors into clients who stay for 45 years. We explore the real craft behind the chair: how texture, density, and face shape define wha...
10 Mar 2026
E2: Choosing Service That Puts People First
What if your plumber treated you like a neighbor instead of a sales lead? We sit with Blue Frog Plumbing’s owner, Morgan Buck, to explore how a former CTO built a Portland service company around ethics, clarity, and care—no pressure, no mystery pricing, just informed choices and solid work. Morgan shares the pivot from software and game development into the trades, and why people-first leadership is the engine behind better home services. We dig into hiring techs who love the craft, teaching...
10 Mar 2026
E1: Beauty Without The Hype: Craft, Care, And Community At Urbaca Salon & Spa
Looking for a salon that blends serious color expertise with a warm, neighborly vibe? We sit down with esthetician and performer Sherry Okamura from Urbaca Salon & Spa—just a block from Powell’s in Portland’s Pearl District—to unpack how a woman-owned, community-rooted salon earned its reputation as the place to fix color mishaps, deliver thoughtful cuts, and elevate self-care with a quietly luxurious spa experience, including the much-buzzed Japanese head spa. Sherry shares how a decade...
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