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Meagan's Book Club Podcast35: The Ultimate Beach Read List: 25 Books to Dive Into This SummerIn this special episode of Meagan's Book Club Podcast, I'm serving up 25 amazing beach reads to keep you turning pages all summer long! Whether you're in the mood for a swoony romance, a gripping thriller, a heartfelt historical, or something totally unexpected, I’ve got something for every kind of reader. From brand-new releases to beloved backlist gems, this episode is packed with recommendations across all genres.So grab your sunscreen, pop in those earbuds, and get ready to load up your TBR with the ultimate beach read list of the season!Th...2025-05-2932 min
Ancestral Kitchen#109 - Meagan Francis Spills the Tea: History, Sourcing, and Brewing a Good CupGeorge Orwell writes, “If you look up ‘tea’ in the first cookery book that comes to hand you will probably find that it is unmentioned; or at most you will find a few lines of sketchy instructions which give no ruling on several of the most important points. This is curious, not only because tea is one of the mainstays of civilization … but because the best manner of making it is the subject of violent disputes.” In this episode I got to sit down with Meagan Francis, a supporter and friend of Ancestral Kitchen and veteran podcaster herself. She is the hos...2025-05-201h 31
Eardrum Buzz Radio ShowsEDBZ Live with Bret and Meagan
Twice a year I travel south to San Diego and while there do a show with Meagan Masingill, former host of Meagan Dreams and my former cohost with Greg Peters for Vapour Trail Live.
We're usually outside but it was cool and drizzly. Of course today, the following day, it is sunny and breezy. Oh well. We still had a fun time catching up, having sandwiches and playing songs from bands at Cruel World, Swervedriver, requests and tunes from the Eardrum Buzz Radio library. And of course I played Prince. I unsuccessfully attempted to pronounce W...2025-05-143h 29
Cream City Dreams || A Milwaukee PodcastCream City Digest with a poem you NEED to hear!➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Links I mention this week in the Friday Digest! Poem: At Albany Bulb with Elaine by Alison LutermanAndrea Scher and her book, Wonder Seeker Dasha Kelly Hamilton (coming soon to the pod!) Shelly Roder's Loving Kindness Meditation And tune in next week for another incredible Milwaukee woman, living her dream in the Cream City! Support the sho2025-03-2807 min
Rock Island Radio UkThe Country Club 183 with PyroPyro plays the best new country and some classic country too. Tracks from Lady A, Florida Georgia Line, Colbie Calliat, Luke Bryan, The Chicks, Caroline Jones, Bailey Bryan, Eddie Rabbit, Caitlyn Smith, Alan Jackson, Gabby Barrett, Dolly Parton, Johhny Cash, Meagan McKenna, Faith Hill, Kelsea Ballerini, Shania Twain, Danielle Bradbery, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, Alecia Nugent, Maddie & Tae, Darryl Worley, Miranda Lambert, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina, Catherine Britt, Catherine McGraph, Mary Chapin Carpenter. For a request or info email rockislandradio@mail.com, Whats app (44) 07425 151723 or go to our Facebook page.https://ww...2025-03-231h 58
The Kettle with Meagan FrancisDecember Journal: Holiday Magic-Making For Moms Of Big KidsIn our monthly Journal, I share a special message for moms of older kids who aren't feeling quite so magical about the holidays these days, plus Christmas-inspired teas, my plans for decorating and baking, and some hopes for the Advent season. Listen for a cozy chat and be sure to check out the companion journal post at TheTeasMade.com for links, photos, updates and more!Episode Links:November Journal episodeEpisode 37: Why connecting with our food matters, with Alison KaySmith Tea - Morning LightHarney...2024-12-0127 min
The Kettle with Meagan Francis5 simple kitchen routines that help my life workWhen it comes to staying on top of meal planning and cooking, my solution to overwhelm and disorganization is simple: a series of weekly and daily routines that work for my home, family, and schedule. In this episode I share five kitchen routines that help me feel more connected and confident in my kitchen, from menu planning and grocery shopping to soaking beans and feeding sourdough starter. The idea isn’t to copy my routines exactly but to create your own based on your lifestyle and unique kitchen goals. Listen for inspiration and ideas!Episode Links:...2024-10-0327 min
The Kettle with Meagan FrancisEating locally, preserving, and establishing your own "flow" in the kitchenDoes shopping, cooking and eating locally and seasonally have to be time-consuming and difficult? As I've slowly added new kitchen skills to my repertoire, I've come to realize that the key to meal planning and preparation without burnout is developing the rhythms and routines that allow us to find "flow" in our kitchens.From preserving produce to dreaming about a root cellar to experimenting with sourdough bread, I'll let you in on some of the projects I'm working on in my kitchen right now and share what a typical day in my "food life" looks like, as...2024-09-1233 min
The Kettle with Meagan FrancisWhy connecting with our food matters, with Alison Kay of Ancestral Kitchen"But who actually has the time to cook this way?" Our guest Alison Kay hears that a lot when she shares about her passion for ancestral eating. But for Alison, sourcing ingredients locally and preparing it in a way inspired by our great-great-grandmothers isn't a chore or a time-suck, and it's definitely not romanticizing the past. Instead, it's a crucial way she expresses her creativity, connects with her community and the land around her, and cares for herself and her family.In this episode, a continuation of our conversation from Episode 36, Alison explains why this way of...2024-09-0542 min
The Kettle with Meagan FrancisWhat is eating "ancestrally"? with Alison Kay of the Ancestral Kitchen PodcastWith all the diets and nutrition trends that focus on exclusion and restriction, it can feel like food is being reduced to its components - not something I personally think is a very satisfying way to eat.But what if there was another way to view food - a way that leans on the wisdom of our great-great grandmothers, yet is adaptable to a modern kitchen?After a fraught relationship with eating impacted her mental, emotional and physical health for decades, our guest Alison Kay of ancestralkitchen.com and The Ancestral Kitchen Podcast found a...2024-08-2940 min
Pop Culture CupidTales from Our First Dates with Our Current PartnersIn this episode, we talk about going on dates and first impressions. We dive into how we met our current partners, our first dates with them, and what we learned from them.
Should you stress over making a good impression on a first date? Are you supposed to feel sparks and fireworks on a first date? Does your partner need to get along with your partner? How much should you 'move heaven & earth' to make it work?
Listen on to find out and for so much more.
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Pop Culture CupidGuest Host: Marty OrtizIn this episode, we discuss with Marty Ortiz; a confidence coach for young women in their 20's. We dive into the importance of inner work, asking for help, navigating relationships & so much more.
How would you talk to your child self? How do you talk to yourself now? What does it mean to "figure it out"? And how should you do it? How to effectively stand up for yourself? What do you want your confidence for?
Listen on to find out and for so much more.
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Pop Culture CupidValentine's Day - should you celebrate?In this episode, we talk about Valentine's Day, its importance and the different approaches to it. We dive into our own thoughts on Valentine's Day, how we do & don't celebrate it, and how you can do so as well.
Is Valentine's Day a social issue? Is there a wrong or right way to celebrate this day? Can you do so, even when you don't have love? Does celebrating on Valentine's Day make a difference if you don't do so the rest of the year?
Listen on to find out...2024-02-1446 min
Pop Culture CupidGuest Host: Meagan CulbersonIn this episode, we discuss with Meagan Culberson, creator & founder of Single Girl Club; an online platform that empowers single women. We dive into the importance of self-love and developing a self-relationship.
How does your self-worth impact the relationships in your life, including your self-relationship? Should you fill up your own cup first? How should you do so? What should your singlehood be about?
Listen on to find out and for so much more.
Let us know in the comments your thoughts on self-love...2024-02-0949 min
Launch Your PracticeHow to build relationships in private practice with Community DoctorsIn this episode of the podcast Meagan speaks to a friend and local family physician Dr. Alison Henry from her hometown. Together they discuss in detail how to connect with local doctors as part of building community, fostering client care, and marketing your private practice. --------Follow on Instagram @launchyourpracticeAsk me questions by joining my private Facebook group @launchyourprivatepractice Opening your own private or group practice and looking for extra support? Book your FREE discovery call now...2024-02-0519 min
The Unspoken Life of the Military Wife | Building community and connection for military spouses78: Learning how to challenge the inner voice that holds you back with the book Mind Your MindsetToday I am sharing with you a book I just finished called Mind Your Mindset by Michael Hyatt and his daughter Meagan. There is a lot of science in there about how our brains are wired and why we think they way we do. And how can we challenge that inner narrator? What questions can we ask? How can we change our mindset around fears and life events?I think the more we can learn about our brains, the better humans we can be. Understanding how our minds work c...2023-07-1021 min
Talk Forty to MeFaith in all forms: Season 2 Wrap UpWe’re reminiscing on Season 2 and the resounding common theme that just happened to emerge: faith. “Faith is unseen but felt, faith is strength when we feel we have none, faith is hope when all seems lost.” We’re chatting about:Our kick off with Taylor Stolt and all we learned about hormones and functional medicineAll the Ahhhhhmazing Brand Founders: Barbara Blank, Ashley Sievert, Elizabeth Prenger, Nicole Ingram & ‘The Melissas’Faith over fear: Karen Schrah, Alison Nail-Malone, Alisha Reed, Meagan Clanahan & Candy and Marit Peterson Faith in your dreams: Duanne Maldonado, Jodi Evans and Jessi Zuppardo ...2023-05-2547 min
Honey Badger RadioWe need to talk about South Park's shocking misogynist abuse of Meagan Markel! | Red ChillHello and welcome to Red Chill Cinema where Brian and Alison talk about the absolute state of our narrative culture. Today we will be looking at some clips from the newest episode of South Park which everyone is talking about right now. STOP LOOKING AT US!2023-02-251h 10
Going North PodcastEp. 612 – “More Joy” with Cindi Cohn“Smiling is free and contagious.” – Cindi CohnToday’s featured author is a speaker, joy activator, veteran edutainer, Cindi Cohn. Cindi and I have a fun filled chat about her book, “More Joy: 52 Weeks of Moving Forward Joyfully”, finding a new faith, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she got her start with virtual learning before 2020What inspired her to become a published authorWhat helps you find and have true joy Cindi’s Site: https://www.cindicohn.com/Cindi’s Book: http...2023-01-0735 min
Doing SustainabilityHow the Circular Economy Can Help Achieve Our ESG and Sustainability Goals with Meagan KnowltonTo find out more about Baker Brand Communications, visit our:WebsiteTwitterLinkedInLearn more about Meagan:Meagan’s LinkedInOptoro WebsiteSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyRSSDoing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so.Previous guests include Alison Taylor of NYU Stern School of Business, Bruce Simpson of McKinsey & Company, Olga Puntus of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Ted Dhillon of FigBytes Inc, Kurt Harrison of Russell Reynolds Associates, and Jacob Atalla of KB Home.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:Three Goals Companies Need...2022-10-1939 min
Keep the Flame AliveGeorge Hirthler on Pierre de CoubertinIt is two years to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics begin! To celebrate, we're talking with George Hirthler, author of The Idealist, a historical novel about this founder of the modern Olympic Movement. George was recently honored with the International Olympic Committee's Pierre de Coubertin medal for his service to the Olympic Movement. We talk with George about the baron's life and his thoughts on physical education within the French school system, along with his struggles to have it implemented. We also discuss his attitude toward amateurism and whether women should participate in the Games (Pierre's philosophy m...2022-07-291h 15
Going North PodcastEp. 462 – “Start Celebrating” with Megan Henry“Stop spreading gossip and start spreading glitter.” – Megan Henry Today’s featured bestselling author is Award-winning actor, producer, speaker, and Paradigm shifter, Megan Henry. Megan and I have a fun-filled chat about her chapter in the book, “1 Habit to Thrive in a Post-Covid World: 100 Life-Changing Habits to Navigate the Post-Pandemic World”, moving from Transactional to transformational living, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The power of your intuition. How to have inner liberation. What is delicious...2022-01-2955 minKeep the Flame AliveBeijing 2022 Figure Skating Preview with Analyst Jackie WongThis week we’re strapping on our figure skates and chatting with Rocker Skating’s Jackie Wong to suss out who will be on the podium for all events in the figure skating competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Follow Jackie on Twitter! In our Atlanta 1996 history moment, Alison uncovers the origins of a broadcasting style we’ve come to loathe. Our winter TKFLASTANI athletes are in high gear, and we’ve got results from biathlete Clare Egan, bobsledder Josh Williamson, speedskater Erin Jackson and moguls skier Bradley Wilson. Plus there...2021-12-101h 20Keep the Flame AliveWhat Olympics News Did You Miss?Surprise! The world did not stop while the Olympics and Paralympics were going on, so there is a ton of news to catch up on! We've got the latest International Olympic Committee dealings with AIBA, the international boxing association (still a testy relationship), as well as the International Paralympic Committee's latest step toward an updated classification system. Plus Games news from: Rio 2016 Tokyo 2020 Beijing 2022 Paris 2024 Milan-Cortina 2026 LA 2028 Future Games (yeah, there's a lot of news to catch up on!) And our news from TKFLASTAN includes updates from: Emily Cook Tom Scott DeAnna...2021-09-1744 minKeep the Flame AliveOlympic Gold Medalist Ginny Thrasher on Rifle ShootingWe're on the shooting range this week with Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalist Ginny Thrasher. Ginny won gold in the 10m air rifle, and she also competes in three-position 50m small-bore rifle. Ginny talks with us about the physical and mental demands of shooting, the funky shooting jacket and shoes, and how she travels with her rifles. Follow Ginny on Facebook, Insta, Twitter and TikTok and check out her website. What are our TKFLASTANIs up to this week? We've got news from: Figure skater Meagan Duhamel Gymnast Chellsie Memmel Swimmer Mallory Co...2021-05-211h 10Keep the Flame AliveOlympic Gold Medalist Connor Fields on BMX RacingConnor Fields, reigning Olympic gold medalist in BMX racing, joins us to explain just how BMX is more organized chaos and less demolition derby. And he shares some interesting details about the BMX course we'll be watching at Tokyo 2020. Follow Connor on Twitter, Insta and Facebook, and check out his website. What are our TKFLASTANIs up to this week? We've got news from: Modern pentathlete Samantha Schultz Figure skater Meagan Duhamel Paralympic swimmer and long jumper John Register -- check out his foreword contribution to Bespoke Bodies: The Design and Craft of Prosthetics, by...2021-04-2354 min
Broad TopicsS3 E5: Finding Roots - Feat. Alyssa McClary of PenumbraMother of plants, roller derby deets and navigating what she calls 'the best decade yet' are just a few things we covered in our first interview of Season 3! If you aren't familiar with Penumbra, they're a small womxn-owned business based here in Concord, NH owned by Alison Murphy and Alyssa McClary selling 'plants you can't kill' along with other gifts and wares. When they opened their business in March 2020, their business took a major left turn in a direction they never expected - selling majority plants. With little knowledge about how to keep plants alive, they've learned along the...2021-03-151h 07Keep the Flame AliveFilm Buff Fran on "The Other Side of the Mountain"Grab your popcorn - it’s Movie Club time! We welcome back Film Buff Fran to talk about our latest Movie Club selection, “The Other Side of the Mountain.” How well does this 1975 telling of Olympic ski hopeful Jill Kinmont hold up? What are our TKFLASTANIs up to this week? Giles Long and his new LEXI website Nick Cunningham coached bobsled this season Josh Williamson is an athlete to watch for Beijing 2022 Meagan Duhamel is teaching a virtual off-ice course for skaters and coaches Alex Diebold was in the finals of world champs Roy Tomizawa did some ta...2021-02-121h 15
The VBAC Link155 Alison's VBAC + How to Advocate for YourselfWith her first birth, Alison pushed for five hours. She was nauseous, dehydrated, and exhausted. Her doctors were adamant that she would not be able to birth her baby vaginally. Alison trusted their medical advice and went for a Cesarean.
An analyst by trade, Alison couldn’t stop analyzing every detail of that birth. She wished she had known more. She wished she had asked more questions.
When she became pregnant again, Alison knew much more, but she still had concerns and doubts. But she kept moving forward, learning and trusting her in...2020-12-1647 minKeep the Flame AliveJohn Register's ParalympicsThe Velvet Voice of John Register returns, and this time we're talking about his Paralympic experiences. John tells us how he was on track to make the Olympic team until a horrific accident closed that door and opened a window into the world of the Paralympics. John talks about learning how the other half lives when experiencing the Atlanta 1996 Games, and how good hosts can create an exceptional Games, like Sydney did in 2000. Plus, an Aretha Franklin encounter! Check out John's website for more info and follow him on Insta, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. 2020-12-031h 07
Going North PodcastEp. 304.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Choose Your Struggle” with Jay Shifman (@JBShifman)“We would rather spend two hours talking to you today than two hours attending your funeral tomorrow.” – Jay Shifman Today’s bonus featured author episode for the holidays is fellow podcast host, advocate, Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Jay Shifman. Jay and I talk about recovery, suicide, and the necessity of empathy. Key Things You’ll Learn: What helped Jay to make the leap to recover from Drug use and speak boldly about it. Why people...2020-11-2631 minKeep the Flame AliveOlympians' Circadian Rhythms with Renske LokWhen your Olympics is halfway around the world, how does your body clock affect your performance? We talk with researcher Renske Lok about circadian rhythms and the surprising way they can affect Olympians' competitions. Read about Renske's research on Scientific Reports: Nature Research. You can follow Renske on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Our TKFLASTAN Update includes news from: Chellsie Memmel Tom Scott Meagan Duhamel We also have Games Updates from Tokyo 2020, including news about the lavish spreads that the...2020-11-1350 minKeep the Flame AliveBook Club Claire on "A Shot at History"Book Club Claire is back for a lively discussion of A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold and Beyond, by Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist who competed in the sport of air rifle. Does it hit the bulls-eye as a good read, or does it miss the mark? Follow Claire on Twitter and read her blog. Our TKFLASTAN Update includes news from: (don’t forget links) John Naber Jackie Wong Chellsie Memmel The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant Meagan Duhamel Parc Olympique Clare Egan We also have Ga...2020-10-231h 01
Going North PodcastEp. 294.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “The Addict in Aisle 7” with Alison Haase“As humans, we’re dying for connection and we’re constantly seeking something outside of ourselves to find it.” – Alison Haase Today’s bonus featured author is former bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and recovery warrior, Alison Haase. Alison and I talk about how she overcame past addictions, her love/hate relationships with horses, bodybuilding, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her bodybuilding background and why she doesn’t do it anymore. Why sometimes it’s better to do nothing instead of trying to do everything. Her plans for book #22020-10-2247 min
UnbabbledDyslexia Diagnosis and Intervention | Season 3, Episode 1With an estimated 15-20% of the population showing signs of dyslexia, it is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties in children and persists throughout life. Yet, there is still a lot of confusions among the public, including parents and teachers, when it comes to understanding this learning disability. In this episode, we sit down with reading specialists Alison Edwards and Meagan Rosales to discuss dyslexia, including the red flags to look for, when and how to get a diagnosis, ideas parents can implement at home and best practices for intervention. We also debunk some of...2020-10-2131 min