Julie Gustafson is the Executive Director of the Pearl District Business Association in Portland, OR. In this role she is responsible for managing the 200+ business members, making connections, hosting events, and much more.

Topics we discuss:

• Julie’s path to the PDBA
• What Julie loves about event planning
• Planning big events
• Planning my open house event
• Streetcar Summit
• A big idea

PDBA Website | PDBA on Instagram @pearlportland | Julie on LinkedIn

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LINKS

• Portland Streetcar
• Streetcar Summit
• Oregon Mission of Mercy

Find a video of this podcast HERE.

Honestly, I am still reeling from this conversation with Crystal Calanca, Licensed Massage Therapist and Massage Therapy educator. This is only the fourth episode of the Massage Hodgepodgcast, and I am over the moon about getting to sit down and chat with amazing, thoughtful people.

And Crystal has…A LOT of thoughts. But these are not surface level flights of fancy, oh no! I have no doubt that any one of the topics we touch on could (and should) produce an hour long conversation in its own right. Even her thoughts on Star Wars are fully considered. What does Star Wars have to do with massage therapy? I find that most good conversations include a Star Wars tangent at some point. Next you’ll be asking what midichlorians have to do with the force…uh…no comment. Nerd talk over.

If you are a bodyworker, you should listen. If you are a student of massage or bodywork, you should listen closely. If you are even considering such things, lean in. You are about to get schooled!

Topics we discuss:

• Crystal’s path into Massage Therapy
• East West College of the Healing Arts
• Boundaries
• Longevity - a more holistic approach
• Balance in life
• Reverse scheduling
• Being present with kids after a challenging day
• A Star Wars tangent
• Crystal’s go-to self care
• American style massage
• International massage
• Traveling as a massage therapist
• Imposter Syndrome
• Practice building and pricing

Crystal’s Website | Crystal on Instagram @crystalcalancalmt

Video of this episode available on the Massage Hodgepodge YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Complete, slightly wonky transcript HERE.

LINKS

• East West College
• University of Montana Missoula
• Le Petit Outre
• Article reference from  International Journal of Bodywork and Massage Research on Boundaries
• Massage Hodgepodgcast with Jenelle Woodlief
• Brené Brown
• Henry David Thoreau
• Billy Holiday’s Greatest Hits
• The Music of Jenny Lewis
• Star Wars Episode IX
• The Mandalorian
• Loyly Sauna
• Maria Mercati
• Universit

Dr. William Pleau is not your average chiropractor. Specializing in Visceral Manipulation, his work is well suited to address chronic pain and help patients work through issues that have failed to respond to traditional methods. In this wide ranging conversation, we trace his path from martial arts to massage to chiropractic, and then continuing to hone and specialize. He also has great perspectives on self-care, meditation, longevity as a bodyworker, and so much more!

Topics we discuss:

• Dr. Pleau’s path from martial arts to massage to chiropractics
• Personal experience with Reiki
• Studying at the Barral Institute
• His unique approach to chiropractic care
• Cranial sacral rhythm
• Longevity / Avoiding burnout
• Self-care & body mechanics
• Massage as a mindfulness practice
• Dr. Pleau’s personal self-care habits
• Squaring the life curve
• Muscle song challenge

Dr. Pleau’s Website | Dr. Pleau on Linked In | Dr. Pleau on Facebook

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LINKS

Colorado School of the Arts

Frank Lowen

Sharon Weiselfish-Giammatteo

The Barral Institute

Oregon School of Massage

Wendy Ward

East West College

World Of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Nick’s Geniohyoid Song

**Music** "Swing House" by RKVC via Youtube Audio Library

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Video of this episode available on the Massage Hodgepodge YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Complete, slightly wonky transcript HERE.

Jenelle Woodlief is an empowered bodyworker in Portland, OR specializing in Thai Massage. She is also a Mom, Entrepreneur, Bodywork Coach, and all around positive force in the world.

She is also actively starting a Self Care revolution that seeks to place a self care coach in everyone’s pocket.

I was thrilled to have her on the show to discuss a range of topics.

Topics we discuss:

• Jenelle’s path to bodywork and then to founding her business
• Radical Self Care
• Cultivating Authenticity and Vulnerability
• Loving Yourself
• Thai Massage
• Empowered Bodywork
• Convincing clients to invest in their own healing process
• Jenelle’s Bodywork/Coaching
• Work/Life balance
• Practice Building
• Changing the world in 2020
• Jenelle’s self care revolution   

Jenelle’s Website | Jenelle on Instagram | Jenelle on Facebook

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Links

East West College

Vida Co-Working Space

Abundology Podcast

Lose You To Love Me by Selena Gomez

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Video of this episode available on the Massage Hodgepodge YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Complete, slightly wonky transcript HERE.

On the very first episode of the Massage Hodgepodgcast, I am here to talk about what I’ll be talking about. This is the foundation. This is the framework. This will probably change over time.

On the show today…

• Who is this podcast for?
• What will this podcast will tackle? What are the recurring themes and topics?
• Format and structure.
• Why should you subscribe?
• About Nick.

My name is Nick Peterka, and I am starting my own practice here in Portland called Massage Hodgepodge. I only recently reactivated my massage license after a number of years focused on raising my boys. Those boys are bigger now so I decided to get back to