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Wag TalesWag Tales#50: Dr Corey Keyes, languishing, flourishing, and the 'Earth Angels' who help us healDr Corey Keyes is a sociologist and psychologist best known for developing the dual continuum model of mental health and for coining the term languishing, a word that gave language to the emptiness so many felt during the pandemic. His new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down, offers both research and reflection on how we move from surviving to thriving, not just individually, but collectively. Megan has been following Corey's work since early in her career and felt incredibly honoured to sit down for this conversation. In this episode...2025-07-2247 minKinship Carers Victoria podcast seriesKinship Carers Victoria podcast seriesKCV PODCAST #39 - Navigating Difficult ConversationsKinship carers sometimes find themselves in complex situations. Consequently, they might be involved in challenging conversations with schools, case managers, family members and the children in their care. Knowing how to handle these conversations calmly and effectively is a key to making sure a child’s needs are understood and that carers feel respected, supported and empowered.  In this episode KCV speaks with educator and wellbeing consultant Megan Corcoran, Director of the Wagtail Institute, about how kinship carers can approach difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. Megan brings expertise and lived understanding to her work in edu...2025-07-1719 minWag TalesWag Tales#49: Ahmed Sulaiman, Tabouli: A bridge to Palestine through food and languageAhmed Sulaiman is a language teacher, entrepreneur, and one of the kindest, most generous people I know. We first met nine years ago when I moved to Nablus in the West Bank to volunteer as an English teacher and study Arabic. What started as a professional connection quickly became a friendship that has remained across distance, years, and the ever-changing reality of life in Palestine. In this episode, Ahmed and I reflect on our shared memories of Nablus and the ways the city has changed over the past decade, from the tightening of checkpoints to increased water...2025-07-0958 minWag TalesWag Tales#48: Jaime de Loma-Osorio Ricon, radical inclusion and reimagining school engagementJaime de Loma-Osorio Ricon is a long-time advocate for equity and inclusion in education and community work. As Deputy CEO of Banksia Gardens Community Services and Director of the Northern Centre for Excellence in School Engagement, Jaime has helped shape one of Victoria's most respected models of school–community partnership. With over 20 years of experience in Broadmeadows, Jaime brings both deep local knowledge and a bold systems-thinking lens to the work of supporting vulnerable young people. In this episode, Megan and Jaime explore the powerful model behind Project REAL, a flexible, trauma-informed program supporting students who are di...2025-06-2456 minWag TalesWag Tales#47: Dr Kerry Hinsby, creating a human-centred culture of staff wellbeingDr Kerry Hinsby is a clinical psychologist with a background in forensic mental health and the clinical lead of the West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Hub), a groundbreaking, trauma-informed initiative supporting health and care workers across the region. Megan first met Kerry in Leeds after multiple professionals insisted she meet her and hear about the work happening at the Hub. She found a model of care that centres relationships, community, and proactive support for those who support others. In this episode, Kerry and Megan explore what makes the West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and...2025-06-1254 minMade of Savannah PodcastMade of Savannah PodcastExploring the Spooky Side of Savannah: Inside the Paranormal MuseumMade of Savannah SEASON 5! Many thanks to our Season 5 Sponsor: ELDOA Savannah. Contact them, mention the podcast - and - get a free 45-minute Mini Session. In this intriguing episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels visits the newly opened Savannah Paranormal Museum. Joined by owners Megan Jones and Chris Soucy, Dee delves into the eerie exhibits and haunted artifacts on display. The episode covers - should we say, uncovers - the origins of the museum, a detailed walkthrough of its spooky rooms, and fascinating tales of haunted objects, including a cursed doll and...2025-05-2942 minMade of Savannah PodcastMade of Savannah PodcastExploring the Spooky Side of Savannah: Inside the Paranormal MuseumMade of Savannah SEASON 5! Many thanks to our Season 5 Sponsor: ELDOA Savannah. Contact them, mention the podcast - and - get a free 45-minute Mini Session. In this intriguing episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels visits the newly opened Savannah Paranormal Museum. Joined by owners Megan Jones and Chris Soucy, Dee delves into the eerie exhibits and haunted artifacts on display. The episode covers - should we say, uncovers - the origins of the museum, a detailed walkthrough of its spooky rooms, and fascinating tales of haunted objects, including a cursed doll and...2025-05-2942 minWag TalesWag Tales#46: Dr Michelle McQuaid, unlearning the "good girl" rules and creating cultures of wellbeingDr Michelle McQuaid is an author, workplace wellbeing strategist, and founder of The Good Girl Changemakers. With a PhD in Appreciative Inquiry and years of experience working at the intersection of wellbeing, leadership, and psychological safety, Michelle is shifting the conversation around how we care for ourselves and each other in professional spaces. Her work weaves together evidence-based wellbeing science with deeply human insight, helping individuals and organisations create cultures that are braver, kinder, and more sustainable. In this conversation, Michelle and Megan explore the “good girl” conditioning many of us carry, the people-pleasing, perfectionism, and performance that...2025-05-2639 minHistory & Factoids about todayHistory & Factoids about todayMay 16-Bar B Q,, Liberace, Mr. Mister, Janet Jackson, New Edition, Megan Fox, 1st Person to die from AIDSNationa Bar B Q day,   Entertainment.  1st person known to have died from AIDS, Root Beer invented, Espresso Machine invented,  Todays birthdays - Henry Fonda, Liberace, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Page, Debra Winger, Mare Winningham, Janet Jackson, Ralph Tresvant, Tracy Gold, Rick Trevino, Megan Fox.  Sammy Davis jr died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Good ol' barbq - Whisker BrothersThis is America - Childish GambinoMent to be - Bebe Rexa  Florida Georgia LineBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/I'll be seing yo...2025-05-1614 minWag TalesWag Tales#45: Margaret Thorsborne, conflict is inevitable but repair is optional - exploring restorative practicesMargaret Thorsborne is a leading figure in restorative practices, dedicated to transforming the way communities address conflict and harm. As the Managing Director of Transformative Justice Australia and Thorsborne and Associates, she has pioneered the implementation of restorative justice methods in schools, workplaces, and communities worldwide. Margaret co-founded Restorative Practices International, the first global membership organization for restorative practitioners, and has authored several influential books, including Becoming a Trauma Informed Restorative Educator (with Joe Brummer). In this episode, Margaret and Megan delve into the essence of restorative practices and their pivotal role in healing and repairing relationships...2025-03-3149 minWag TalesWag Tales#44: Richard Rose, the power of life story work in healing childhood traumaRichard Rose is a leading expert in therapeutic life story work, a consultant, trainer, author, and international speaker dedicated to improving the lives of children who have experienced trauma. With decades of experience in child protection, social work, and therapeutic practice, Richard has worked extensively with children in out-of-home care, helping them make sense of their histories and find a sense of belonging. As the Director of Therapeutic Life Story Work International (TLSWi), he trains professionals worldwide to use structured storytelling as a tool for healing. Approximately 15 years ago, Megan had the privilege of attending a training delivered by...2025-03-171h 00Wag TalesWag Tales#43: Bea Palya, unlocking authenticity and healing through singing and voice workBea Palya is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, entertainer, amateur actor, business manager, trainer, writer, mother and woman. Bea bundles all of her experience, knowledge, and learning into voice and singing coaching, exploring the deep connection between our voice, embodiment and healing. Through her music and teaching, she helps people reconnect with their authentic voice, moving past fear and limitation to express themselves fully. Singing is a whole-body experience—a fast track to accessing deep emotions, releasing tension, and transforming our inner landscape. Each year, Bea guides 50 people through an intensive journey of self-discovery using the voice as a tool fo...2025-03-041h 11Wag TalesWag Tales#42: Ashton Kline, the impact of domestic homicide and breaking the cycle of violenceContent Warning:This episode discusses domestic homicide, family violence, and trauma, which may be distressing for some listeners. Support services are listed below. Ashton Kline is a survivor, advocate, and ambassador for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation. After losing his mother to domestic homicide as a teenager, Ashton's life was thrown into upheaval—navigating the foster care system, taking on the responsibility of caring for his younger brother, and facing the shortcomings of a child protection system that was not trauma-informed. Despite these immense challenges, Ashton has rebuilt his life with purpose, becoming a university le...2025-02-191h 15Business Not As Usual with Megan YelaneyBusiness Not As Usual with Megan Yelaney(EXPERT INTERVIEW) The 5-Day Signature Summit System️: The Surefire Method to Take Your Audience Growth from a Trickle to Niagara Falls with Marisa CorcoranReady to stop relying on social media for all your client growth? It’s time to leverage the power of virtual summits and build a flood of new leads—without the endless posting and algorithm games. In today’s episode, we have the FABULOUS Marisa Corcoran sharing her 5-Day Signature Summit System. We go over… ☆How to choose a summit topic that rapidly grows your audience (500-2K+ new leads in WEEKS with them asking, “How can I work with you?”)  ☆ The 5 P Framework to create an event that showcases your genius and create...2025-02-0359 minWag TalesWag Tales#41: Gloria Masters, a survivor's mission to keep kids safeContent Warning:This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse, trafficking, and trauma, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen, and don't hesitate to pause or stop the episode if needed. Support services are listed below. Gloria Masters is a survivor, advocate, and author dedicated to protecting children and supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Drawing from her own childhood experiences of abuse and trafficking, Gloria has transformed her pain into purpose, creating tools and resources to educate and empower others. As the founder of Handing the...2025-01-2357 minWag TalesWag Tales#40: Dr Jeremy Goldberg, making kindness cool and compassion commonplaceDr. Jeremy Goldberg is a Dad, partner, writer, speaker, and creator of Long Distance Love Bombs, a platform dedicated to making kindness cool and building a more compassionate world. Known for his heartfelt words and raw honesty, Jeremy's work explores vulnerability, personal growth, and the power of human connection. Now stepping into parenthood, he brings his passion for kindness and introspection into his evolving role as a father, offering a unique perspective on the intersections of caregiving, healing, and self-discovery. In 2016, Megan met Jeremy when she read some of his writing pieces, reached out and asked if he could...2024-12-181h 10Wag TalesWag Tales#39: Dr Lori Desautels, reshaping education through neuroscience, relational connection, and compassionate teachingDr Lori Desautels is an author, educator, and pioneer in the field of applied educational neuroscience. She focuses on bringing a neurobiological understanding of behaviour and connection into classrooms, equipping educators and students alike with tools to navigate stress and adversity. As the creator of Applied Educational Neuroscience at Butler University, Lori's work bridges research and practice, transforming how we think about teaching, learning, and relationships in educational settings. Megan has been following Lori's work for a long time, utilising a lot of Lori's practices during her time as a teacher and school leader. In this podcast...2024-12-0638 minWag TalesWag Tales#38: Mike Niconchuk, exploring safety amidst trauma, conflict, displacement, and radicalisationMike Niconchuk is a trauma specialist and thought leader focused on understanding trauma in contexts of conflict, displacement, and radicalisation. His work spans continents and communities, from supporting refugees and those exposed to or involved in violent extremism and individuals seeking support amidst ongoing instability. Mike's career in trauma work is deeply personal; he began by working with people in Guatemala connected to a traumatic event within his own family. This unique entry into the field, combined with a nontraditional path of study, has given him an innovative approach to trauma, safety, and healing. Recently, Megan met Mike at...2024-11-071h 03Wag TalesWag Tales#37: Zinny Hunt, amplifying young people’s voices in schools, youth settings, and out-of-home careZinny Hunt is our youngest guest on Wag Tales to date. At 17, Zinny works as a Student Voice Support Officer and Youth Advocate, bringing a fresh perspective to the table. After graduating high school last year, Zinny dedicated himself to working alongside schools and youth organizations, ensuring that young people's needs and voices are front and center in decisions that affect them. In this episode, Zinny shares his insights on several pressing issues, including what schools can do to best support young people and meaningfully include their voices. We talk about his recent journey to Canberra to...2024-10-2858 minWag TalesWag Tales#36: Mandar Apte, Cities4Peace finding nonviolent pathways to peaceMandar Apte is the Founder and Director of Cities4Peace, a consultancy working with individuals, leaders, and groups impacted by violence. It was during Mandar's role as an engineer with Shell, that he experienced violence firsthand and became drawn to finding solutions. In 2016, he quit his job and led a group of Americans on a pilgrimage to India seeking new tools, wisdom and inspiration to reinvigorate nonviolence. This pilgrimage was captured in a documentary film, “From India with Love”. In Oct 2018, Mandar hosted the inaugural World Summit for Countering Violence & Extremism that brought together peace activists and law enforcement exec...2024-10-1554 minWag TalesWag Tales#35: Dr Donna Lyon, Left Write HookContent warning: In this episode, we discuss the themes of sexual abuse and childhood trauma. If you or someone you know is/are struggling, please seek professional support. If you are in Australia you can call LifeLine 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. Dr Donna Lyon is the founder of Left Write Hook, which started as a program incorporating boxing and creative writing to support female-identifying and gender-diverse adult survivors of sexual abuse. After battling with a laundry list of symptoms linked to her childhood sexual abuse and trauma, Donna embarked on a healing and alternative justice journey that led...2024-08-0947 minWag TalesWag Tales#34: Linda Rowley, social anxiety and ambiguous lossLinda Rowley is a positive psychology interventionist, workplace wellbeing facilitator and coach, She is known for facilitating environments of trust and collaboration (even amongst groups with diverse perspectives) where individuals can codesign and commit to shared wellbeing goals. Linda has a reputation for communicating complex information in easily digestible and actionable ways, and this podcast episode is no exception. In this episode, Linda and Megan discuss the topics of social anxiety and ambiguous loss. They explore how experiences of social anxiety in children and young people may be resulting in attendance and engagement challenges. Linda...2024-07-2653 minThe Art BusinessThe Art BusinessLINDSAY DEWAR & MEGAN CORCORAN LOCKE, ART MARKET ANALYSTSLindsay Dewar is the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Analytics, and has been with ArtTactic since 2017. Leading the analytics and research team, she is responsible for developing research and products. She also runs the mentoring and internship programmes. Lindsay regularly speaks about the art market on panels and gives lectures at Kingston University on the MA Art Business course. She also is an active member of the Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA). Her art world experience includes emerging Contemporary art galleries, art advisories and valuation companies, as well as various art research positions. She holds a...2024-07-231h 08Small Fortune PodcastSmall Fortune PodcastEp 25: Guerilla Financing Your Start Up with Margins Winery’s Megan BellHost Carol Collison reached out to Megan Bell - owner of the winery Margins - after reading a profile in the San Francisco Chronicle describing her difficult year to tell the story of the sales challenges the industry has faced in the past 12 months.  Carol and Megan talk about how she has bootstrapped the financing of the business she founded, from friends and family, crowd funding, working two jobs, stretching vendor payables, and traditional bank loans.  A “millennial” who started her winery at the age of 25, the conversation turns to the questions of what millennials want from the wine indust...2024-07-0930 minWag TalesWag Tales#33: Adela Holmes, supporting traumatised children and young people for 51 years (so far)Adela Holmes is a passionate advocate for children and young people in the child protection system, having 51 years of experience in the field (so far). Adela has worked with some of the most vulnerable young people in Victoria, centring her work on those residing in out-of-home care. She wrote the Berry Street submission for Take-two (a therapeutic outreach service) and the model for Hustrbridge Farm (the Victorian government's flagship model of therapeutic residential care) and was the founding manager of both. In this episode, Adela shares how she started in youth work, reading Summerhill by A.S...2024-07-081h 29Wag TalesWag Tales#32: Diana Nicholls, 30 weeks 1 day - a twin mother's mental health journeyContent warning: In this episode, we discuss experiences of mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder and high-risk pregnancy. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional support. If you are in Australia you can call LifeLine 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. Diana Nicholls is a mother to twins, author of 30 Weeks 1 Day: A memoir of strength, survival and mental health, a personal trainer, mental health coach, and a long-distance runner. Diana is passionate about supporting others with their physical and mental health through her business, DNPT after navigating her challenges. 7 years ago, Diana fell pregnant with identical...2024-06-2550 minWag TalesWag Tales#31: Jack Greig, what is trauma-informed systems-aware wellbeing?Jack Greig is a teacher, facilitator, and a Doctor of Education candidate at the University of Melbourne. He has worked in urban and remote communities, advocating for wellbeing and equity across school systems, and culturally responsive teaching in collaboration with First Nations and superdiverse school communities. Jack co-founded Teachers' Well, a community of practice for teachers leading wellbeing initiatives, and was a senior teacher on Yolŋu country in Northeast Arnhem Land, NT. Jack and Megan met a few years ago, their paths often crossed through mutual connections and a shared purpose before they decided to explore ways of c...2024-06-111h 20Wag TalesWag Tales#30: Ben Sacco, working together to create better conditions in the education sectorBen Sacco is the Managing Director of Education Economy, working alongside schools and organisations to amplify their connection to purpose and passion. He has over 20 years of experience in education and business management, bringing a unique perspective to some of the challenges emerging in the education sector. Ben and Megan met a couple of years ago, connecting over their shared vision of seeing better wellbeing for everyone in schools. In this episode, Ben and Megan discuss the conditions needed to improve the wellbeing of education professionals and enhance the outcomes for children and young people. They don't...2024-06-0255 minWag TalesWag Tales#29: Rebecca Harris, Safe to learn and safe to teachRebecca Harris is the author of Safe to Learn: Embedding Trauma-Informed Student Wellbeing Practices. She also works as a counsellor and consultant. Rebecca has held various wellbeing roles in schools and is deeply passionate about supporting teachers to better understand the stress and needs of students (and themselves) to improve outcomes. Rebecca and Megan had not met before the day of recording; however, they discovered they view the world and education in very similar ways, both focusing on preventing and recovering from the impact of stress and adversity in schools. In this episode, Rebecca and Megan dive...2024-05-1749 minWag TalesWag Tales#28: Jen Willis, life lessons from climbing Mount Everest with MS (and the metaphorical mountains that followed)Jen Willis is a mother, an educator, speaker, coach, and high altitude mountaineer with Multiple sclerosis (MS), who climbed Mount Everest in 2023. Jen's MS diagnosis began in 2008 after the birth of her third child, but wasn't formally confirmed until 10 years later. Upon receiving the formal diagnosis, Jen decided it was time to live her dream of mountaineering, knowing that MS may one day confine her to a wheelchair. Everest wasn't always the goal, but in an attempt to raise funds for MS research, Jen decided to go for it. Jen joined Megan on the podcast to share...2024-04-211h 16Wag TalesWag Tales#27: Belinda Jankowiak, creating regulating learning environments for students and teachersBelinda Jankowiak is an Occupational Therapist (OT), zealous child advocate, and founder of Project Classroom, where she supports educators to create classroom spaces that are soothing and meet the needs of all students and teachers. Belinda has worked alongside educators for over 20 years and shares the science behind the work in ways that are accessible and applicable for all. Megan and Belinda have been following each other's work for awhile and Megan was eager to dive into a conversation with Belinda after always wanting to learn more about regulation from the OT perspective. In this episode, Belinda...2024-04-1443 minWell-Led SchoolsWell-Led SchoolsS2E8: How To Better Support Your School Community Through Trauma-Informed Practices With Megan CorcoranIn this episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Megan Corcoran, the Founder and Director of Wagtail Institute. Her mission is to empower schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities where everyone can thrive. She works alongside leaders, educators and social workers to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice and navigate pathways to healing.    Megan brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the table as a dedicated advocate for the wellbeing of educators and leaders working in challenging environments.   Throughout our conversation, we explore the significance of...2024-03-251h 06Wag TalesWag Tales#26: Liam Wood, trauma-informed leadership and coaching in schoolsLiam Wood is a parent, teacher, school leader, and Director at Cor Effect. Liam's career in education began as he was working in education support while writing a book and he realised he loved the time in the classroom more than the time spent writing. He dived right into teaching through the Teach For Australia (TFA) program, having real experience in the classroom while completing his studies. Since then, Liam has dedicated himself to supporting students most in need, working in schools experiencing disadvantage, coaching teachers in the TFA program, and then spending some years teaching and leading in...2024-03-131h 03Wag TalesWag Tales#25: Martin Bisp, transforming lives with boxing therapy at Empire Fighting ChanceMartin Bisp is the co-founder of Empire Fighting Chance, a boxing gym in the UK that provides Boxing Therapy to vulnerable young people. In 1972, Empire Amateur Boxing Club opened in Bristol, producing a long line of champion boxers, and like most boxing gyms, have a strong community. In 2006, the direction of the club took an unplanned turn when Martin Bisp and Jamie Sanigar decided to have a conversation with 2 young people who were dealing drugs across the road from the gym. To try and get them off the street, Martin and Jamie invited them in for an impromptu session...2024-02-2735 minWag TalesWag Tales#24: David Cerrone, healing through humourDavid Cerrone is a comedian, clown, actor, teacher, humanitarian, art therapist, and author who travelled the world to understand laughter. In 2016, David set off on a 12-month adventure with the plan to visit 11-12 countries, volunteer, meet people and create a documentary along the way. In 2016, Megan also set off on an adventure, which led her to cross paths with David while they were both volunteering as teachers in Palestine. Megan and David bonded quickly, sharing a deep connection to education and a curiosity to learn more about life through relationships and travel. In this episode, David...2024-02-041h 17Wag TalesWag Tales#23: In conversation with Graeme Baird, responding to the Senate Inquiry on disruptive behaviour in Australian schoolsIn this episode, Graeme Baird and Megan Corcoran come together to discuss the Senate Inquiry on disruptive behaviour in Australian schools. Both Graeme and Megan are passionate about this topic, having worked extensively with young people who present with behaviour that could be considered “disruptive.” To try and make sense of the inquiry, Graeme and Megan unpack the 2 approaches used by schools and in various settings with young people. The first approach they refer to is behaviourism (the more traditional approach), and the other is the trauma-informed approach. They spend the episode combating the myths, the...2024-01-2157 minWag TalesWag Tales#22: Marissa Williamson Pohlman, from life in foster care to qualifying for the Olympics and making history in the ring.Marissa (Riss) Williamson Pohlman is a proud Ngarrindjeri woman, who was raised on Wadawurrung Country in Victoria and very recently became the first Aboriginal woman to qualify for the sport of boxing in the Olympics. At the 2023 Australian Elite Boxing Championships in August, she also made history being the first woman to win the Arthur Tunstall Trophy, which is given to the best boxer at the tournament. She will be representing Australia at the 2024 Olympics and has started a very busy training regime to prepare. But, Riss is so much more than boxing. In this episode, Riss...2024-01-1437 minModrn Marketing PodcastModrn Marketing PodcastAgile Marketing Insights from US Cellular and BrightSpeedAgile Marketing Insights from US Cellular and BrightSpeed In this episode of the Modern Marketing Podcast, host Melissa Reeve speaks with Steve DeCaspers, Vice President of Marketing at BrightSpeed, and Megan Corcoran, Senior Director of Prepaid at US Cellular. They discuss their experiences introducing agile marketing techniques at US Cellular, including challenges faced and successes […]2024-01-0823 minModrn Marketing PodcastModrn Marketing PodcastAgile Marketing Insights from US Cellular and BrightSpeedAgile Marketing Insights from US Cellular and BrightSpeed In this episode of the Modern Marketing Podcast, host Melissa Reeve speaks with Steve DeCaspers, Vice President of Marketing at BrightSpeed, and Megan Corcoran, Senior Director of Prepaid at US Cellular. They discuss their experiences introducing agile marketing techniques at US Cellular, including challenges faced and successes […]2024-01-0823 minWag TalesWag Tales#21: The Palestinian tour guide, love and laughter on the "wrong side of the wall"This episode of the Wag Tales is a special edition to shed light on life in Palestine. In this episode, Megan is joined by one of her favourite people and good friends, the first Palestinian she met when she visited the region. This guest is the BEST tour guide in Palestine, an almost 35-year-old, living just outside of Bethlehem with his wife and 2 children. The first time Megan visited the West Bank, she was with a group of friends, and they did not have a lot of time to navigate the best way to visit, so they spontaneously booked...2023-12-2151 minWag TalesWag Tales#20: Shane Kelton, breaking taboos and talking about suicideContent warning: In this episode we discuss the topic of suicide and mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional support. If you are in Australia, you can call LifeLine 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. Shane Kelton is an author, speaker, podcaster, personal trainer, husband, and parent of 2 boys. He recently published his book “I didn't want to die, I just wanted the pain to end” which shares his personal struggle with mental illness and suicidal tendencies throughout his teenage years and early adulthood. The book shares some helpful strategies and hopeful insights for othe...2023-12-111h 04Wag TalesWag Tales#19: Yahya, stories (and optimism) from PalestineThis episode of the Wag Tales is a special edition, unlike other episodes you may have previously heard. In this episode, Megan is joined by her good friend, Yahya. Yahya is a Palestinian man, and an optimist, living in Ramallah in the West Bank, Palestine. He has studied extensively and worked several different jobs, including as an Accountant, a researcher, and an advocate for workers' rights. Megan and Yahya met when he received a scholarship to come to Australia and study social sciences and community development a few years ago. Megan lived in Nablus in the West...2023-11-291h 08Wag TalesWag Tales#18: Dr Peggy Kern, experiencing the complexity of wellbeingDr Peggy Kern is a Professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at Melbourne University, with a BA in Psychology, and a Masters and PhD in social/personality psychology. If you were to start reading some academic papers or recent texts on wellbeing science or positive psychology, you would quickly come across Peggy's name! Peggy and Megan met in 2018 while Megan was completing her Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at Melbourne University and was completing her capstone on belonging. In this episode, Peggy shares how the field of positive psychology is currently in what...2023-11-2850 minWag TalesWag Tales#17: Kristy Elliott, restorative pathways to wellbeingKristy Elliott is a consultant leading the way in restorative practices in schools through her work with Restorative Pathways. Kristy is a wife, a parent, a lifelong teacher, and a lifelong learner who has dedicated her work to the wellbeing of students and staff in schools. Megan and Kristy met towards the end of 2022, while both working as external consultants on a project. They have had the pleasure of collaborating in various ways for the past twelve months, often bouncing ideas between them. In this episode, Kristy shares the story of how she learned (and...2023-11-2050 minBusiness Not As Usual with Megan YelaneyBusiness Not As Usual with Megan Yelaney(AWKWARD TIME INTERVIEW): Creating Uncopyable Copy That Gets Your Audience to Buy with Marisa CorcoranIf you KNOW copy is queen (cuz it is), and you KNOW you want to get better at it (cuz ya do), you’ll want to bookmark this interview my friend.   My guest (and dear friend), Marisa Corcoran, delivers absolute GOLD in this quick hit episode, leaving you with not one, not two, but THREE applicable practices to create copy that stands out. I’m talking, “go implement into your emails and posts right away to get responses from ideal clients” type of gold.    In addition to writing the words that get landing...2023-11-1342 minWag TalesWag Tales#16: Marie McLeod, "How to Thrive" in times of struggleMarie McLeod is Founder of ThriveAbility and How to Thrive program, Creator of the BEACON framework™️, Mental health specialist, Keynote Speaker, Coach, and positive psychotherapist as seen in the "How to Thrive" film. Marie has been a social worker in child protection, juvenile justice, disability services, and neighbourhood renewal. Megan and Marie had not met prior to recording the podcast, despite realising a lot of their work history has some cross over. In the ‘How to Thrive' film, Marie takes a group of volunteers who are experiencing struggle through a program using interventions grounded in positive psychology, neuroscience, and wellbeing scienc...2023-10-2745 minWag TalesWag Tales#15: Matthew Hartnett, wellbeing in the AFL and the importance of connectionMatthew Hartnett is an AFL Talent League Wellbeing Coordinator and a long-term teacher, with a passion for supporting those he interacts with to develop skills and resources for their mental health. Megan and Matt first met in 2018 while both studying their Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. Megan remembers Matt saying it was his dream to one day work for the AFL in a wellbeing role. Matt now gets to live this dream, working with under 18 AFL hopefuls on their wellbeing, through whole team initiatives and 1:1 support. In this episode, Matt talks about the importance of...2023-10-1945 minWag TalesWag Tales#14: Penny Netherwood, Compassionate Leeds, a trauma-informed cityPenny Netherwood joins us on the podcast all the way from Leeds in the UK. Leeds is currently working towards becoming a trauma-informed city, known as ‘Compassionate Leeds.' Penny is a consultant clinical psychologist and the health co-lead for the Compassionate Leeds project. Megan first came across the work happening in Leeds when some of Penny's colleagues attended a Wagtail Institute webinar. As soon as Megan heard about Compassionate Leeds, she knew she needed to learn as much as possible from the people behind the project. In this episode, Penny shares the ambitious vision for Leeds to...2023-09-2749 minWag TalesWag Tales#13: Mat Rad, mental health, movement and healthy masculinityMat Rad is “two feet and heartbeat”, using boxing as a vehicle to support mental health. Mat is a boxing coach and advocate for healthy masculinity, movement, and mental health. He coaches a variety of people, from high school groups, first time boxers, through to those competing in the sport. It is through boxing that Megan and Mat met, and both acknowledge the benefits of the sport on their own health and personal development. In this episode, Mat shares his own story of struggling with mental health and experiencing panic attacks while working a corporate job. He shed...2023-09-2055 minWag TalesWag Tales#12: Dr Tom Brunzell, trauma-informed practice meets positive educationDr Tom Brunzell is the Director of Education at Berry Street and Honourary Fellow at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He has experience as a teacher, school leader, author, researcher, and education advisor. Tom and Megan first met 13 years ago when Tom arrived in Melbourne to begin working with Berry Street. Megan was a teacher with the Berry Street School at the time. In this episode, Tom shares how he started out as a teacher in The Bronx, New York, and then moved into school leadership in Harlem, working alongside Martin Seligman in the...2023-09-0544 minWag TalesWag Tales#11: Michael Stainlay, all young people deserve an advocateMichael Stainlay is a Transitions Advocate and Team Leader within a youth justice custodial setting. Michael has been a youth worker in alternative education settings for over 12 years, supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in Queensland and Victoria. He is passionate about holding high expectations of all young people and supporting them to reach their potential. In this episode, Michael shares his journey from retail into youth work and how leaders in his early career supported him to develop his practice. He talks about the importance of being authentic and empowering young people when engaging...2023-09-011h 07Wag TalesWag Tales#10: Megan Corcoran, Willie Wagtails and the right to a magical childhoodMegan Corcoran is the Director of the Wagtail Institute (www.wagtailinstitute.com) and the host of the Wag Tales Podcast. The Wagtail Insitute provides trauma-informed wellbeing consulting to schools and complex settings to enhance trauma-informed practice and the wellbeing of these unique communties. Prior to her work with the Wagtail Institute, Megan spent 12 years teaching and leading in Alternative schools for young people who had experienced childhood trauma and signifcant disadvantage. This episode is a reverse role podcast where Megan jumps in the seat of the guest and dives more deeply into sharing some of her work...2023-08-061h 01Wag TalesWag Tales#9: Tim Warwick, enabling agency for education equityTim Warwick is the founder of the Education Equity Alliance (https://www.educationequityalliance.com.au/), former teacher, school leader, and education project manager. Tim left his school leadership roles with a deep passion around enabling agency of all education stakeholders for education equity. Tim and Megan met in late 2022 and have been diving into big discssions around the education system (like this podcast episode) ever since. In this episode, Tim explains the role of the alliance and shares some of the emerging themes and reflections from students and educators who have engaged in the pilot work. Tim...2023-07-2748 minWag TalesWag Tales#8: Motley, healing through hip hop(Joe) Motley is a hip hop artist, workshop facilitator, parent and lifelong learner. Motley has been providing hip hop workshops to schools and young people in youth settings for over 20 years, supporting young people to express themselves through writing and recording raps. Megan and Motley met and developed a friendship in 2011 when they were both working at the same Alternative school. Their professional paths continued to cross as they worked in different schools in the Alternative sector. In this episode, Motley tells us about his family life in Manchester and how he found an unexpected sense of...2023-07-1354 minWag TalesWag Tales#7: Kit Wisdom, humanising health care and learning environmentsKit Wisdom from Wise (https://www.wisephysiotherapy.com.au/) is a physiotherapist training in hakomi mindful somatic psychotherapy. Kit is committed to providing healthcare with humanity, recognising the full experience of the human being and the mind body connection. She brings a curious lens to how learning environments can also cultivate a more human approach through developing safety and recognising our physiological experiences. In this episode, Kit shares her experience of learning and exploring the hakomi method and what it means for her as a health care professional, but also as a learner. Kit is...2023-07-1153 minRising Entrepreneurs PodcastRising Entrepreneurs Podcast[EO San Francisco] Leveraging Focus and Productivity for Business Growth With Megan FlattMegan Flatt is the CEO and Founder of Let's Collective, a business growth strategy firm devoted to making entrepreneurship easier and helping women-owned businesses scale. Megan and the team at Let's Collective formed Focus Sessions, 90-minute virtual co-working sessions designed to enhance productivity through distraction-free, science-backed methods.  Megan has dedicated her career to making entrepreneurship easier and enabling business owners to maintain a work-life balance. She believes people don’t necessarily need more time to succeed but a greater degree of focus. Her philosophy led her to write Focused: Reclaim Your Time, Ditch Overwhelm, and Do Less Bet...2023-07-1029 minWag TalesWag Tales#6: "J", building mental health and overcoming traumaEpisode 6 comes with a trigger warning. We discuss childhood trauma and the topic of suicide. "J" is passionate about children having the right to a safe childhood and protecting others from trauma. J is a young man building a healthy life after his own experiences of childhood trauma and then navigating a toxic work culture while serving in the Australian Army. J has worked hard to build a healthy life for himself, finding some strategies that have supported him along the way. In this epiosde, J bravely shares his life story, taking us through the...2023-07-0544 minWag TalesWag Tales#5: Perri Broadbent-Hogan, finding joy in trauma-informed educationPerri Broadbent-Hogan is the Co-Principal at MacKillop Education in Geelong, working alongside young people who have experienced trauma and are engaging in alternative education. Perri is an incredibly passionate and fierce leader, dedicating her career to providing the best possible education to young people. She is constantly learning and upskilling in order to improve the outcomes for her students. Megan and Perri worked together in the leadership team at Australia's largest alternative school and it was during this time that Perri was completing her certifcation in the Neurosequential Model of Theraputics (NMT: https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/neurosequential-model-of-therapeutics-nmt/). ...2023-06-2253 minWag TalesWag Tales#4: Graeme Baird, the importance of mentorsGraeme Baird is psychologist who has dedicated his career to supporting vulnerable and traumatised people through both private practice and through work with the public sector. A lot of Graeme's work has been with young people in the out of home care system and he has supported and trained staff working in these settings and in alternative schools. It was through this work, that Graeme and Megan met back in 2011. In this episode, Megan explains that it was Graeme's mentorship that helped her survive that first year working in the field and develop the complex skills required...2023-06-1150 minWag TalesWag Tales#3: Roz Rimes, animal assisted wellbeingRoz Rimes is the Founder of the social enterprise, Live With Zest (www.livewithzest.com.au). She is a wellbeing educator, speaker and coach, working alongside her 2 Labradoodles to enhance wellbeing for young people and clients. Roz is a proud wife and mother, a MAPPster (Masters of Applied Positive Psychology Alum) and a lifelong learner! In this episode, Roz shares her journey into the work of animal assisted wellbeing and the science behind why it works. Megan and Roz share stories of working with young people benefiting from the presence of a wellbeing dog. They also discuss...2023-05-2343 minWag TalesWag Tales#2: Shayne Hood, wounds and wisdomShayne Hood is the Director of Wounds and Wisdom (https://www.woundsandwisdom.life/). He is a lived experience practitioner and consultant in the youth and social work sectors, he is a proud father and husband, a lifelong learner and a student of boxing. Shayne uses self-determination theory to guide his work and the way he approaches his own life. He provides coaching and resilience training to youth, social and community settings. In this episode, Shayne shares his journey out of a violent and adverse childhood and towards a positive adulthood. Megan and Shayne discuss the...2023-05-111h 02Wag TalesWag Tales#1: Ronen Shoshan, the transformative power of music therapyRonen Shoshan is the Director of the Mind Tune Institute (www.mindtuneinstitute.com.au). He is a counsellor, music therapist, student of psychology, father of 2 and a lifelong musician. Ronen provides music therapy to 1:1 counselling clients and to groups of primary and secondary school students. Ronen shares the transformation his clients experience through the process. He also trains teachers and service providers on how to implement music therapy into their settings. He shares with us where music therapy began, some tips on how the education system could be improved (he was previously a teacher, too...2023-05-0342 minIn The NOCOIn The NOCONext steps for 'magic mushrooms', and no return home for some Marshall Fire survivorsFeatured SegmentsPsilocybin's next steps: Proposition 122 was one of the ballot measures approved by voters last month. It decriminalizes the psychedelic substance psilocybin for personal use and mental health treatment. But as KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods reports, Coloradans won't see clinics offering psychedelics quite yet.No return for some Marshall Fire survivors: It's been nearly one year since the Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County.However, there's another group of affected homeowners — their houses are still standing, yet they don't feel safe returning home due to issues such as smoke damage.The st...2022-12-0912 minIn The NOCOIn The NOCOHome repairs one year after the Marshall Fire and Colorado forcing farmers to reduce irrigationFeatured segmentsWind repair: While the Marshall Fire was burning down over 1,000 houses last December, the 100-mile-an-hour winds that day were also damaging nearby mobile homes.Roofs, siding, windows and doors were blown off and smashed. In the freezing days that followed, pipes burst. KUNC's Leigh Paterson reports on the rush to finish repairs almost a year after the fire and before winter arrives.Eliminating acres of irrigated land: Colorado Parks and Wildlife has pledged to eliminate thousands of acres of irrigated agriculture in a focused region on the eastern plains as a...2022-12-0211 minThe Colorado DreamThe Colorado DreamColorado Edition: Midterm election debrief and the fight to preserve one of Fort Collins’ oldest Mexican restaurantsMidterm Election Debrief: The midterm elections were held just last week. KUNC’s Statehouse Reporter Lucas Brady Woods talks about the results and how things shook out post-election.Pobre Pancho’s: One of Fort Collins’ oldest Mexican restaurants — Pobre Pancho’s — closed last spring. The owner wants to sell the property to a fast food change planning to knock the building down.But reporter Mickey Capper says the family who ran the restaurant for decades is now fighting to preserve the building and its history.CreditsColorado Edition is hosted by Yoselin Meza Miranda and produced by the KUNC...2022-11-1814 minThe Colorado DreamThe Colorado DreamColorado Edition: Green roofs, a tap water taste test and pedometers on dairy cowsGreen Rooves: A researcher in our region is looking at a new way to grow vegetables and flowers at home, but as KUNC’s Emma VandenEinde reports, it might be more difficult than anticipated.Tap Water Taste Test: There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a cold glass of water straight from the tap — but it takes a lot of work to make your water clean and tasty.City water providers from all over the Mountain West put their supplies to the test at a recent event in Colorado. KUNC’s Alex Hager was invited to judge.This story is...2022-11-1416 minIn The NOCOIn The NOCOExplaining Proposition FF; and an interview with State Attorney General Phil WeisnerVoting is underway in Colorado, and ballots are due on Election Day by 7 pm. As a reminder, Election Day is Nov. 8, which is less than two weeks away.Proposition FF: If approved, Proposition FF would raise the money needed to provide free school lunches at all public schools in Colorado.Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General Incumbent: Colorado voters are deciding this election whether to keep incumbent candidate Phil Weisner in the State Attorney General seat or bring in challenger John Kellner. KUNC's Beau Baker spoke with Weiser about what he's been doing on the job...2022-10-2814 minStudio ClassStudio ClassEpisode 86: Masterclass - Kelly CorcoranNamed “Best Classical Conductor” by the Nashville Scene, Kelly Corcoran is Artistic Director & Conductor of Intersection, a contemporary music ensemble now in its 9th season in Nashville. Corcoran founded the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted the Nashville Symphony in hundreds of performances for nine seasons as Associate Conductor and Director of the Symphony Chorus. Join us in this Masterclass episode featuring Kelly Corcoran! My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode. You can help support the crea...2022-10-2446 minIn The NOCOIn The NOCOWhat to expect on your 2022 midterm election ballot; Colorado’s gubernatorial raceWhat to expect on your ballots: Ballots for the November election are hitting mailboxes this week, and there’s a lot at stake. Not only will Coloradans decide who will represent them in Congress and at the state House, but there are also 11 statewide questions that could affect everything from how much people pay in taxes to where they can buy wine.Colorado’s gubernatorial race — Heidi Ganahl: Colorado’s governor ticket is expected to be one of the most heated races on the ballot. Republican Heidi Ganahl is hoping to replace incumbent Jared Polis in the governor...2022-10-2121 minY Podlediad Dysgu CymraegY Podlediad Dysgu CymraegPodlediad Pigion y Dysgwyr 11eg o Hydref 2022TAITH DDRYMIO TUDUR OWEN Mi roedd Tudur Owen yn chwarae drymiau i fand o’r enw Pyw Dall yn niwedd yr 80au ac mi roedd o isio dechrau chwarae eto….creisis canol oed falle? Mi osododd her iddo fo’i hun i ddysgu’r drymiau eto ac mi gafodd o sgwrs efo un o ddrymwyr gorau a mwya profiadol Cymru, Graham Land, a chlywed sut wnaeth o gymryd diddordeb mewn drymio yn y lle cynta… Gosod her - To set a challenge Profiadol - Experienced Sbïad - Edrych Camgymeriad - Mistake Profiad - ExperienceGWNEUD BYWYD YN HAWS Ca...2022-10-1115 minIn The NOCOIn The NOCOClimate change and the economy; the norovirus outbreak in the Grand Canyon; and a Colorado Sun recapClimate change and the economy: Climate change and the economy are becoming more and more inseparable. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, climate-related disasters have caused an average of $3 billion in damage in Colorado over the last several years.Some view transitioning to a greener economy as meeting climate priorities and saving money. KUNC’s Beau Baker spoke with Bob Keefe, executive director of the advocacy group, Environmental Entrepreneurs and author of Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet.Norovirus outbreak in the Grand Canyon: Norovirus is a na...2022-09-3014 minIn The NOCOIn The NOCOIndigenous water management; deep rattlesnake lore; ‘Spin Me Round’ reviewOn this week’s Colorado Edition, we hear about efforts to elevate indigenous approaches to water management to conserve Colorado River water. We set out into the brush to learn more about rattlesnakes. We also check in with our colleagues at the Colorado Sun, and hear a review for Spin Me Round from our resident critic.Featured SegmentsThe seven western states in the Colorado River Basin are still looking for a way to conserve an unprecedented amount of water after failing to meet a federal deadline for a plan. The river’s two...2022-08-2621 minThe We Lead Well PodcastThe We Lead Well PodcastMegan Corcoran - Co-creating a Wellbeing Community@WeLeadWellpodc1 Vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com www.teacherswell.com In this episode of the podcast, I chatted to Megan Corcoran all the way from Australia! Megan is passionate about supporting schools and organisations to become wellbeing communities. She believes that all members of a workplace can contribute to the wellbeing of the organisation and Megan can guide teams through practices and processes to have the skills to do so. Megan’s practice is trauma-informed and grounded in Wellbeing Science. She is an experienced workshop fa...2022-07-301h 08Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeMegan Corcoran: Supporting teacher wellbeingIn this episode, I'm joined by Megan Corcoran, a teacher who has recently decided to leave the classroom.Megan spent over eleven years teaching and leading in alternative schools for young people who have experienced trauma and/or significant disadvantage. During that time, she worked as a school leader in Australia’s largest alternative school. She studied a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and her teaching practice is trauma-informed and grounded in Wellbeing Science. Megan is also an experienced workshop facilitator, coach and consultant, and co-founder of Teacher's Well, that provides wellbeing communities for teachers and aims to...2022-06-1938 minDa World According to StarksDa World According to StarksDa world according to Starks hosted by Corbello Starks aka WhodatniggaDrake says Eminem is Unappreciated, Megan Thee Stallion loves a new track by Miami, Andrew Cuomo groped a woman “he pulled a trump, Fat Joe Thinks Dababy is the 2021 version of 2Pac and Barbara Corcoran apology to Whoopi Goldberg wasn’t strong enough “Along with her shark Face”2021-10-3021 minThe Good Business WitchThe Good Business WitchFall in Love with LinkedIn, with Jennifer CorcoranJoin me and LinkedIn Super Connector, Jennifer Corcoran, as we chat about LinkedIn. Jennifer helps female coaches, consultants and trainers attract their ideal client to reach that next level of revenue without having to pay for ads or do awkward cold outreach. She helps them super boost their LinkedIn profiles and attract clients using her 4-stage PACT Framework. Find her online: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercorcoran1/  My Super Connector LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-super-connector • Networking Tips with My Super Connector LinkedIn Group: https://www.lin...2021-10-2625 minMeg in the MorningMeg in the MorningCEO of 4G Vision Michael DowneyWake up with me!Today I am dishing on Armie Hammers damaging screenshots, Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo, & so much more!Then I'm sitting down with Michael Downey to talk about leaving small-town life to start a production company!Michael Downey is the CEO and film Producer at 4G Vision. He has 21 years of experience in film production, screenwriting, music supervision, and marketing. He has an extensive list of credits including co-producing The Big Ugly, a special thanks in the Kid Ink/Chris Brown hit 'Show Me', and being the music supervisor and...2021-01-1846 minPositive COVID ConvosPositive COVID ConvosWhat's Your StoryIn this episode of Covid Convos we chat with Dan Watson, a teacher and Aussie currently working in the UK. We explore managing shattered expectations, helping the frontlines, and coping with loneliness and isolation. If you want to understand more about exponential growth and Covid-19 check out the resources below. How exponential growth works: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_source=reddit.com How do we know we are winning? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XLXg4fYsc Thriving in Solitude by Megan Corcoran https://medium.com/@megancorcoran22...2020-04-1025 minPositive COVID ConvosPositive COVID ConvosA COVID-19 Working Holiday in the UKIn this episode of Covid Convos we chat with Dan Watson, a teacher and Aussie currently working in the UK. We explore managing shattered expectations, helping the frontlines, and coping with loneliness and isolation. If you want to understand more about exponential growth and Covid-19 check out the resources below. How exponential growth works: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_source=reddit.com How do we know we are winning? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XLXg4fYsc Thriving in Solitude by Megan Corcoran https://medium.com/@megancorcoran22...2020-04-1025 minPositive COVID ConvosPositive COVID ConvosTeachers, Tech Support and Truck Drivers.Welcome to another COVID Convo. This time we have educator extraordinaire Megan Corcoran. In this episode of COVID Convos, we explore the heavy load placed on teachers to help guide students through the crisis, finding meaning and purpose in helping, and the importance of language in shaping responses. If you want to help Megan and her students out follow this link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/megan-corcoran-a5ab1738_activity-6646363002490748928-pa5u2020-04-1023 minCOVID CONVO\'SCOVID CONVO'SA COVID-19 Working Holiday in the UKIn this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dan Watson, a teacher, and Aussie currently working in the UK.   We explore managing shattered expectations positively, helping the frontlines, and coping with loneliness.    If you want to understand more about exponential growth and COVID-19 check out the resources below.   How exponential growth works: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_source=reddit.com   How do we know we are...2020-04-0125 minCOVID CONVO\'SCOVID CONVO'SEpsiode 8- Teachers, Tech Support and Truck DriversWelcome to another Covid Convo. This time we have educator extraordinaire Megan Corcoran.  In this episode of Covid Convos, we explore the heavy load placed on teachers to help guide students through the crisis, finding meaning and purpose in helping, and the importance of language in shaping responses. 2020-03-2223 minRadio Cherry BombeRadio Cherry BombeFood For Thought: Kansas CityRadio Cherry Bombe stopped in Kansas City, Missouri, last year as part of its Food For Thought tour for a live episode at Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room.General Manager and Co-Owner Christina Corvino of Corvino, sommelier Caitlin Corcoran, and Aasma Tufail & Katie Curk of Chai Shai each spoke about what’s on their mind when it comes to the food world.They are followed by a panel featuring Marissa Gencarelli of Yoli Tortilleria, Chrissy Nucum of KC Pinoy, Megan Garrelts of Bluestem and Rye restaurants, Beth Barden of Succotash, and Radio Cherry Bombe host Ke...2020-01-2155 minDress For The Podcast You WantDress For The Podcast You WantEp.204 - Why Is Hamlet At The Beach? w/ Jack CorcoranLegends say it was when David and Jack Corcoran said "I'm not good at this" simultaneously that they truly fell in love. Listen carefully and see if you can hear the sparks fly. We also brainstorm GaySMR™, so get ready for those very, very well-groomed brain tingles. Relevant hashtags: #CelebrityGossip #DrunkShakespeare #Aliens #DoctorDeath #ASMR #WeddingPlanning #RelationshipAdvice Follow today's guest: Jack Corcoran IG: @corcoranjack Website: www.jackcorcoranactor.com/ Your Successful Hosts: David Andrew Laws -- IG: @davidnotandrew Megan Greener -- IG: @instagreener1 Intro/Outro Music: "Spring Forward" by Biz Bad Studio Next...2019-01-3046 min\"Tapp" into the TruthFact-Checking When Facts Don't MatterRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exploded after multiple left-wing publications fact-checked her and criticized her defense of the numerous falsehoods she has told. She that people were too focused on being "factually" accurate, and not focused enough on being morally right. I’m not sure how “morally right” you can be if you’re not concerned about being "factually accurate”, but hey, it’s AOC. Detroit Public Schools Community District has two major distinctions, they consistently rank among the lowest performing schools in the nation and they have over 100 employees with salaries that exceed $100,000 per year. Knoxville Fire Capt. D.J. Corcoran was working out of t...2019-01-102h 02Neil Corcoran (Tantric Dex)Neil Corcoran (Tantric Dex)Nocturnal 108You might also be interested in this episode from last year: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/tantricdex/episodes/2017-10-12T08_17_15-07_00 Here's a link to my new Podcast page http://neilcorcoran.podomatic.net/ You'll still be able to get my Podcast from tantricdex.podomatic.com as well. Subscribers won't be affected. If you like this episode then why not follow and hit the heart button (Click the underlined title) You can also listen/download via the Podomatic app, On Google Play, Apple Podcasts, iTunes and Apple TV search-Neil Corcoran and search- Tantric Dex on Xbox/ Xbox One via the...2018-10-122h 01The Next Level LifeThe Next Level Life44- Connection & Collaboration At The Collab ExcursionToday's episode is a unique blend of interviews with 9 epic women who were a part of The Collab Excursion on Sunday 24th June 2018. During this day of connection and collaboration I took the opportunity to interview these beautiful women on following their purpose, what entreprenuership is all about and their insights on The Collab Excursion experience. So many beautiful insights and unique similarities that were very surprising and heart warming! I hope you love this episode! To connect, collaborate or work with these women, check out the links below: Kerri Speyers Life  Coach https://www.facebook.com/KerriSpeyersLifeChoicesCoaching/ Ash Minto...2018-06-2452 minSmart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceSmart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceMegan Flatt | How to Be a Mama CEOMegan Flatt or, as I like to call her, The Mama CEO Whisperer, is a business coach and strategist who helps mama CEO's grow their businesses and balance being a mother at the same time. She is also the host of The Mama Advantage Podcast and she says she's never had a traditional 9-5 job in her entire life. In this episode, we also talk about: The Story of How John and Megan Met Why Megan Views Motherhood as an Advantage in Business How Entrepreneurship and Motherhood are a Good Combination Megan's Many Entrepreneurial Endeavors Throughout Her L...2018-02-0441 minDivas Dish DizDivas Dish DizToren of Terror!! ~ Episode #38 * Main Topic:  We have "Toren of Terror" in the Diva house! Toren's Bio:  He was raised in Florida with a strong love for all things Disney. Toren shares this love with all of his many followers on his social media by Periscoping in the Disney parks. EARS the News: •Episode 5 of Indiana Jones •Star Wars Pressed Pennies •MUPPETS come to MK!! •Pandora Interactive Plant Life Magical Merriment: This is our Game section where you'll find out which Diva earns her EARS this week!  * This weeks Game is Build You...2016-07-051h 29Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizHe's a BIG DEAL ~ It's Scott Parker of Florida Plunge~ Episode #37 Main Topic:  Have you heard??? The "Big Deal" is on this week's episode! Scott Parker of Taking the Florida Plunge is on the show. Hear what the Divas think of the Big Deal!  Scott's Bio:  Scott Parker - took the Florida plunge 3 years ago with his family from Texas. Scott and his wife Kristi own the blog Taking the Florida Plunge and they are fans of all things Florida. Along with their Fantastic blog and facebook page, you can also chat with Scott has he frequents Periscope with live feeds. Some of the best are when he has...2016-06-281h 38Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizSkywalking Adventures w/Brian Saeger ~ Episode #36 Main Topic: It's Skywalking time!! The Diva's have Brian Saeger on the show this week!  Brian Saeger Bio:  Brian Saeger who is a theme park entertainment blog writer for SkywalkingAdventure.com, covering the latest news in Disney, universal studios, Busch gardens, and sea world. He enjoys both Disneyland and Disney world and the Disney cruise lines and see both ends of the guest and corporate end of the Walt Disney company. Also a complete haunted mansion fanatic and realms of immersive attractions too Ears the News:  WAFFLES.....at DHS New Tony's Town Square...2016-06-211h 31Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizThe Divas "Talk About the Magic" with Joseph Ballesteros ~ Episode #35 Main Topic:  Our Guest this week is Joseph Balleseros of "Talk About the Magic" podcast!  Joseph Ballesteros' Bio:  Joseph is the Producer, Author and Host of Talk about the Magic Podcast!  Ears the News:  Openings and Premieres  Jungle book and Tiffins Openings and premieres Frozen Premiere at Hyperion Theater in DCA And many more!  Magical Merriment: This is our Game section where you'll find out which Diva earns her EARS this week!  Hang Mouse is baaaack!!  It's our version of Hangman.. You can play along and see how well you do!  2016-06-141h 30Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizDivas host Keith Gluck at the Disney Scopers Spring Fling WDW ~ Episode #34 Main Topic: Spring is in the air! And the divas ha Spring is in the air! And the Divas hosted Keith Gluck of the Disney Project at WDW for the Disney Scopers Spring Fling! Divas Jenn & Christine hang out with some of your favorite scopers in this super fun episode!  Keith's Bio: Keith Gluck is a writer, Disney Historian, and lifelong Disneyfan. He vlogs, podcasts, periscopes, and runs thedisneyproject.com. He writes/has written for:MiceChat, AllEars.net, The Dis, and The Walt Disney FamilyMuseum. RECORDED LIVE AT TRADER SAMS GROTTO ~ Polynesian Resort at Walt D...2016-06-0758 minDivas Dish DizDivas Dish DizTom Morrows Mouse in the House of Diva ~ Nick Ilasi Episode#31Main Topic:  The Divas welcome in Nick Ilasi from Tom'Morrow's Mouse Podcast!  Nick's Bio: Nick, also known as Dad on Disney, is a lifelong Disney fan. He grew up traveling to Walt Disney World and is now a resident of Central Florida. Nick has been an AP holder and has visited Walt Disney World countless times. He loves sharing the Wonderful World of Disney with his kids who are 9 & 5. His greatest joy is seeing the excitement of the Disney Magic on the faces of his children. Nick tries to frame his opinions and rev...2016-05-171h 28Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizDiva Devotee Day! Disney lover - Erin HartEpidode #30Main Topic: For the Divas 30th episode, we wanted to show are appreciation for our devoted fans! This week we have the first of our Diva Devotee shows! We'll randomly have you, our fans, on the show! So Tweet, Post, Snap ... You name it! We want to hear from you! Ears the News!  Autopia gets a fresh update May the 4th Be with you???  Disney Springs Town Center opening info Sad goodbye to EarFul tower!  Erin's Bio: Meet Erin Hart! She's not only the best friend of our Diva Christine, but she's a dieha...2016-05-101h 17Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizJoin the "Adventurespin" With the Divas ~ Libby & Tony Pennell ~ Disney Scopers Episode #29Main Topic: Have you seen@Adventurespin on Periscope?? I'm bet you have. This family squadhas been capturing the hearts of all the Disney fans for the lastyear. Join us as we find out what brought Libby and Tony to "Take the Florida Plunge" with the kids and how they share their love of Disney!  Adventure spin (Libbyand Tony's) Bio:  Libby and Tony, along with the children Hannah and Jordan makeup The Adventurespin Squad! They are Platinum Plus AnnualPassholders to Walt Disney World and huge Disney Periscopers withscopes all over Disney World weekly! They've moved to Cen...2016-05-031h 09Divas Dish DizDivas Dish Diz365atDisney and Counting! The Divas sit down with the ladies in Episode#26Main Topic: Our guests thisweek are the beloved ladies of 365atDisney! You know them fromPeriscope, Facebook and other social media, but get to know theirbackstory and how they did 365 Consecutive days at Walt DisneyWorld!  After her two kids graduate from grad school, May setsout to complete her new mission: 365 days of Disneyfun!  Ears the News:  The New Star Wars Show at DHS Big Changes for the Fastpass in the Magic Kingdom We say Goodbye to Dream Along with Mickey Any changes to Toy Story Land??  Magical Merriment: This is ourGame section where you'll find ou...2016-04-121h 30Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizInside the Magic's Corinne Andersson joins the Divas ~ Episode #25Main Topic: Our guest thisweek is the amazing superwoman Corinne Andersson of Inside theMagic & the “Mouse-a-holic” segment on The Big Fat Panda Show.And if that wasn’t enough, she also runs the social media accountsfor DisneyLifeStylers! We are so thrilled Corinne found the time tosit down with the Divas for a “Dish” of Diz! Ears the News: This week inthe news is you’ll hear all about the Zootopia characters in theparks and more! Magical Merriment: This is ourGame section where you'll find out which Diva earns her EARS thisweek!  Where in the World Would...2016-04-051h 28Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizAll Aboard the "Panda Express" Episode #21Main Topic: We have our very first Guest John Panda from the @BigFatPandaShow and BigFatPanda.com! Last time you had the teaser episode! But here's where you learn if Panda becomes a Water Taxi driver at Disney, how he got into the "Big Fat Panda business"!  Ears the News: When you have a Panda on your show why not talk about a ZOO!! Of course we are talking about Zootopia! Panda was at the premiere event at Walt Disney World and had some inside info to share!  Magical Merriment: This is our Game section where you...2016-03-081h 05Divas Dish DizDivas Dish DizThe Divas talk to Disney @youtube sensation John Panda of @BigFatPandaShow Episode #20Welcome to the newly "refurbished" Divas Dish Diz Podcast! Formally Divas Talking Disney!  There have been so many exciting changes for the Diva's and this episode is no different.... Main Topic: We have our very first Guest John Panda from the @BigFatPandaShow and BigFatPanda.com! In this mini-sode you'll find out if Panda becomes a Water Taxi driver at Disney, how he got into the "Big Fat Panda business" and the all new Epic smack down game called "Loop Lunacy"! Our version of "Name That Tune" game Disney style!  We hope you enjoy our...2016-03-0308 min