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Fostering Excellence in AgilityStepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Rose Cybulski057 In this episode, Megan is joined by the host of Before the Q, Rose Cybulski, to talk about stepping out of one's comfort zone and what the road to the 2026 Canadian Open might look like—interested in learning more? Check it out:
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2025-12-1735 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityLearn Agility with Me!055 In this mini-sode, I break down my different types of offers: free, self study, coaching program, and guided programs.
Free Content: This Podcast! Make sure you've subscribed! Social Media: Facebook and InstagramFans of FxAgility Community: Signup or Login Plan with Excellence Mini-Course If you aren't currently on my email list and want to be, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Self-Study Programs: Verbal Cue WebinarStartlines that Stick WebinarRing Routines BundleLoopy Agility TrainingTeeter TrainingRunning AframeWeave Pol...
2025-11-2911 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityWays to Measure Learning053 There are seven ways to observe behavior and look for signs of learning. In this episode, Megan shares those seven ways for a quick definition and then unpacks how she uses those forms of measurement in her own training.
When I set out to record this episode, I referenced my well-loved copy of Learning and Behavior by Paul Chance. Join the Fans of FxAgility free community here: https://www.fxagilityschool.com/signup
2025-11-2115 min
It's Your Story To Tell125: From Scorched to Strengthened: How God Uses Pain to Ignite Healing feat. Shauna Foster | Part 2There are moments in life when the flames rise higher than we ever thought we could endure. In this two-part conversation, host Megan Babcock sits down with Shawna Foster, author of Faith in the Flames: Transforming Trauma into Hope and Healing. Shawna shares her raw and powerful journey through pain, shame, and the struggles of motherhood—yet also the beauty that came when she surrendered control to God. Her story is one of fire and faith, of devastation turned into testimony, and of discovering joy even in suffering. Together, Megan and Shawna explore themes of healing, radical ob...
2025-10-1037 min
Before The QOpting In - Canine Engagement in Agility with Megan FosterIn this episode, we're diving into one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—aspects of canine agility: engagement. Whether you're stepping to the line with a young pup or refining skills with a seasoned agility partner, the concept of "opting in" is key to success!Joining Rose today is the incredible Megan Foster, renowned agility competitor, respected trainer, and the mind behind Fostering Excellence in Agility. Megan brings a wealth of experience to the conversation as she unpacks what engagement really means, why it matters so much, and how handlers can build it consistently and sustainably.
2025-06-0249 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityResponsibilities of Raising a Puppy for SportsMegan talks with student, friend, and colleague, Sarah Espinoza-Sokal all about raising a puppy responsibly. The two coaches talk about their values and priorities when choosing what each puppy needs, and how that benefits them both in life and in dog sports. Sarah is starting a new puppy program: Limitless Agility Foundations where she plans to support puppy owners through this process and cultivate passion for living, training, and competing with these special creatures. To find out more, visit Sarah's FB Page: Agility Odyssey and look for the pinned post.
2025-05-0640 min
Foster & Motley : A Podcast About Wealth & LifeWhat Conversations Can Those in the Sandwich Generation Have Now To Prepare for the Future? with Rachel Rasmussen, MBA, CFA, CDFA®, and Megan Lyons, CFP®In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Rasmussen, MBA, CFA, CDFA®, Investment Manager and Shareholder, and Megan Lyons, CFP®, Financial Planner. They discuss the financial and emotional challenges of the sandwich generation — those balancing the care of aging parents while supporting their children. They explore how cultural expectations, financial planning, and clear communication shape caregiving responsibilities.Key Takeaways:(00:26) The sandwich generation faces financial and emotional pressures.(00:59) Cultural and generational factors shape caregiving expectations.(04:49) Transparency in financial discussions fosters better planning.(07:42) Setting clear parame...
2025-03-2627 min
So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For PeopleThe Go-Giver Way (with Author, Bob Burg)This episode, Megan and Jennifer are joined by author Bob Burg, to chat about the book and lessons from The Go-Giver co-authored by John David Mann.Bob Burg is the storyteller, with co-author John David Mann, behind The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek bestseller that has sold over a million copies. Bob is a former TV personality and top-producing salesperson. He speaks with corporations, organizations, and at sales and leadership conferences worldwide on topics central to The Go-Giver. And if you weren’t aware, there is an entire Go-Giver series that includes Go-Givers Sell More, Th...
2025-03-2034 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityWalking the Course043 Megan explains the five phases of walking the course and planning her strategy. This blog: https://fxagility.com/blog/the-five-phases-of-course-analysis/ outlines the same information and points you toward additional resources inside Megan's school.
2025-03-0408 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityUsing Props in Our Training042 Megan shares her general thoughts on using and fading props in our agility training. Check out her website: fxagility.com
2025-02-1911 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityExpectations of a "Q"041 You need clear rounds to progress in dog agility, but focusing on clear rounds isn't the answer. Dive into this episode to shift your perspective on the sport and how you train for and compete for clear rounds.
Dive into my webinar on more effective coursework training and view my coursework training in the Event Prep Program
2025-02-1216 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityRecognizing When Things are Going Wrong040 Don't wait for problems to be big ones, get curious about your dog's behavior and uncover small gaps in their understanding before they become impossible chasms to overcome.
2025-02-0413 min
Girls at the Rock ShowInterview with Gary Foster from MestWe are still in disbelief after getting to chat with Gary Foster from Mest! He had so many great stories and experiences to share and we know you will enjoy the conversation as much as we did. From an iconic first concert to a truly amazing memorable concert moment. You don't want to miss this one!Find the music and artists referenced this week here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DqBc87UgGW0a90eHlzFz0?si=7a7068254fcd4995Find Gary here: @gary_smashFind Mest here: @theofficialmestMusic V...
2025-01-3159 min
Girls at the Rock ShowInterview with Gary Foster from MestWe are still in disbelief after getting to chat with Gary Foster from Mest! He had so many great stories and experiences to share and we know you will enjoy the conversation as much as we did. From an iconic first concert to a truly amazing memorable concert moment. You don't want to miss this one!Find the music and artists referenced this week here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DqBc87UgGW0a90eHlzFz0?si=7a7068254fcd4995Find Gary here: @gary_smashFind Mest here: @theofficialmestMusic Video Links:...
2025-01-3159 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityMaking the Most of Your Trial Experience039 Megan shares 5 mindset skills she focuses on during every competition to ensure she's having a good time for herself, her dog, and her team.
2025-01-2812 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityEffectively Reducing Reinforcement038 In this episode, Megan shares her two ways for reducing reinforcement and the training strategies she implements for each.
2025-01-2109 min
Shut Up And GRIND with Robert B. FosterEpisode #325: From Stage to Screen and Beyond – A Conversation with Megan Claire Murphy
In this episode of Shut Up and GRIND, Robert B. Foster sits down with the talented Megan Claire Murphy, a professional actress with a rich and diverse career in theatre, TV, and film. Megan shares her journey from earning her bachelor’s degree in theatre at Troy University to performing at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre in Detroit and the Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina.
After moving to New York City, Megan spent six years immersing herself in the creative world, appearing in TV, film, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway productions. Now living in southeastern Alabama, Megan ha...
2025-01-1447 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityLeaving the Ring Early037 When does Megan think about leaving the ring early and what does that look like? Listen to episode 37 to find out!
2025-01-1411 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityWhat Does Proofing Look Like?036 Megan explains how she proofs different behaviors to aim for her ultimate goal: ring sustainability.
2025-01-0719 min
Foster & Motley : A Podcast About Wealth & LifeHow Will You Be Impacted by Potential Upcoming Tax Changes? with Luke Hail, MBA, CFP®, and Megan Lyons, CFP®In this episode, Luke Hail, MBA, CFP®, Financial Planner and Shareholder, and Megan Lyons, CFP®, Financial Planner, both of Foster & Motley, Inc., discuss the potential changes to the federal tax code as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approaches its expiration. They provide insights into what this means for individual taxpayers and small business owners, discussing actionable strategies to navigate the uncertainties of potential tax increases.Key Takeaways:(01:01) The origins and temporary nature of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.(02:26) How the standard deduction ch...
2024-12-0424 min
The Megan May PodcastBecoming a foster parent in this season of lifeHave you ever felt called to become a foster mom or a foster dad? For me personally, I did not. I did not feel called to go that way when we were on our adoption journey and I did not feel called to go back into the system after we received our adopted daughter two years ago. However, I have been feeling this tug at my heart to re-posture it and think about it through a different lens. One without gobs of paperwork, making sure my home is perfect, or waiting for someone to approve...
2024-10-1516 min
Only Love Today-Testimonies and Resources for Christian Moms006-Courtney Williams-America's Kids Belong, Foster Care and AdoptionHave you ever wanted to learn more about adoption and/or foster care? What if this is something your family is being called to do? Courtney Williams is a mom who's been called to "look like love" by serving as a foster mom, as well as adopting kiddos from around the world. She works for America's Kids Belong as the recruitment manager because she loves inspiring families to become involved in foster care--and there's lots of ways to serve besides fostering children! If you're wondering how you should involve your children in this process be sure to check out...
2024-10-1451 min
Foster & Motley : A Podcast About Wealth & LifeHow Can Wealth Management Milestones Guide Your Financial Journey? With Rachel Rasmussen, MBA, CFA, CDFA®, and Megan Lyons, CFP®In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Rasmussen, MBA, CFA, CDFA®, Investment Manager and Shareholder, and Megan Lyons, CFP®, Financial Planner, both from Foster & Motley, Inc. Together, they explore the concept of wealth management milestones, discussing how to set, track and celebrate financial goals at every stage of life.Key Takeaways:(02:32) Identify significant financial markers to boost confidence.(04:47) Personalized milestones help clients stay motivated.(07:47) In your 20s, focus on setting good financial habits.(12:20) Balancing major life events while continuing to save and inve...
2024-09-1132 min
Living UnboundHow to Heal Yourself From the Inside Out and Embody Your Psychic Gifts with Mackenzie FosterThis week I sat down with psychic medium, Tarot reader, & spiritual mentor, Mackenzie Foster, to tell us of her healing journey we went on together during my 4 month 1:1 healing container. Together, we delve into the powerful shifts and breakthroughs she experienced while working with me, including healing her mother wound, creating strong boundaries, enhancing her relationships, and building a thriving business. Mackenzie also shares how she tapped into and embodied her psychic gifts throughout this journey. This episode is a must listen!!! Follow Mackenzie on IG The Mackenzie Collective Website The Divine Gossip...
2024-07-031h 09
Barkology: Unleash your dog’s potentialAgility Talk with Megan FosterIn this episode, Chantal and Angelique talk to Megan Foster. Megan is the founder of Fostering Excellence in Agility. She predominantly coaches agility online and has competed in agility at national and international levels.
You can find Megan on Facebook and Instagram.
Please note that in true African style, we had a short lag in Wifi. You might experience a short cut in the recording.
2024-05-311h 14
Fostering Excellence in AgilityAddressing Bar-Knocking Behavior035 Megan unpacks her thoughts about bar-knocking in this requested episode.
Megan's favorite jumping experts: Linda Mecklenburg https://awesomepawsagilityacademy.com/current-classes/ Dr. Leslie Eide https://www.thetotalcanine.com/online-learning.html
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2024-03-2235 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityAdjusting Criteria in Training034 Should you make something easier in training or try to pivot in another way? Find out what Megan thinks in this episode!
2024-02-2221 min
Wag 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 min
Cog-Dog RadioTrial-Sustainable Agility Classes with Megan FosterThe way agility classes are run directly affects the success dog and handler teams experience in the trial environment, and the safety of those environments. Join Sarah and FX Agility’s Megan Foster as they discuss how agility class instructors can best support their students to improve trials for everyone involved.
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2023-12-261h 03
It's Your Story To TellEpisode 30 - Addiction, Trauma, Personal Struggles, and the Healing Process | Host Megan BabcockHost Megan Babcock and her mentor Shelley Van Winkle engage in a powerful and intimate conversation on "It's Your Story to Tell." They discuss addiction, trauma, personal struggles, and the healing process. The episode includes trigger warnings for sensitive topics such as abortion and challenging family dynamics. Megan and Shelley encourage listeners to practice self-care while listening. Throughout the episode, Megan and Shelley emphasize the importance of vulnerability, letting go of judgment, and breaking the cycle of shame and secrecy. Shelley shares her pre-transformation experiences, including the emotional impact of her mother's infidelity and the trauma of undergoing an...
2023-12-1658 minLiving UnboundLead the Feminine Way with Mackenzie FosterAnother episode, another rebirth! This week we are going behind the scenes of HEAL YOUR FEMININE (formally SEXUAL ALCHEMY) with one of my initiates, Mackenzie Foster. We dive deeeep into her experince of transcending her anxiety, dismantling limiting beliefs around money, and what it looks like to actually embody your Goddess and lead the feminine way. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. RATE & REVIEW the pod and send a screenshot to @spiritsunbound on IG or email at megan@spiritsunbound.co and receive a credit towards any offering in my world! CO...
2023-12-141h 17
Fostering Excellence in AgilityRecapping Sprint's Agility Debut033 Megan shares her experience debuting Sprint, her two-year-old Border Collie, in agility competitions. Find out insights into what Megan saw change in Sprint's behavior over time and how well the debut strategy worked.
Resources: Episode 32: Are You Ready to Compete?
Youtube: Sprint's First Trial Highlights
Youtube: Sprint's Second Trial, Novice Jumping
Youtube: Second Trial, Novice Agility
Episode 28: How Outside the Ring Behaviors Impact Inside the Ring Behaviors
Episode 31: Using FEO and Fix & Go Effectively
2023-08-1045 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityAre You Ready to Compete?032 When should you start competing and what does that look like for each team? How to plan to maximize success all comes down to the splits in behavior that we need our dogs to understand.
2023-07-2038 min
For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning231. The Yays and Nays of Building Your Brand, with Emily FosterThree of my favorite episodes - and our most popular - are the ones where we had a chance to ask engaged couples exactly what they’re looking for in vetting their wedding vendors (episodes 48, 94, and 211). Well today, we’re talking to a brand strategist who also knows what couples want - because she just went through an engagement herself. She's Emily Foster, and she's sharing the yays and nays of how you may be portraying your business and attracting your ideal clients.Emily Foster Creative | instagram | Emily's Elevated Website Checklist---Today's epis...
2023-06-2839 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityUsing FEO and FnG Effectively031 For Exhibition Only and Fix and Go On are two tools we have in the competition ring that can help us narrow the gap between how our dogs perform in training versus how they perform in trials. In this episode, Megan breaks down the pros and cons of each and talks about how she would use either of these options. Mentioned in this episode: Using FEO/NFC with a toy in the ring: https://youtu.be/C6z7UqyPzDoProactively helping a dog before they make a mistake: https://youtu.be/xq4oobNp2wo
T...
2023-06-0831 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityAgility Course Analysis030 Megan talks about learning the course from the dog's perspective, the importance of sticking to the plan, the five phases of course analysis, and course memorization tips.
Join Megan on June 1st at 6pm PT for her FDSA Webinar, Agility Course Analysis
2023-06-0134 min
It's Your Story To TellEpisode 5: From Faith to Miracles: An Inspiring Journey of Love, Loss, Redemption, and Foster CareShow Notes
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of traumatic experiences, including a near-death childbirth experience and the challenges faced in foster care. Listener discretion is advised.
Join hosts Megan and Lindsey as they dive into a captivating conversation about the transformative power of love, resilience, and unwavering faith. Lindsay and Zach's remarkable journey serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the profound impact of foster care.
Their story begins with a near-death experience during childbirth, a moment that could have shattered their spirits. Instead, it ignited a f...
2023-05-261h 06
Resilience ConversationsFoster System Angels: Jade Jones and Kathryn Julian talk about Justice over EquityRebecca and Ginger sit down with two beautiful heart-based human beings, Jade Jones and Kathryn Julian from the Indiana Department of Child Services. As education consultants with INDCS, they get the honor to walk alongside youth in foster care, ensuring these kids are not lost in the cracks of the system. They advocate and educate and we are lucky enough to be gifted some of their time and wisdom in this podcast. They speak justice over equity and talk about spending the time it takes to make that difference.
Listen in to hear how Indiana is leading th...
2023-05-0331 min
Self StartHERYour Past Does Not Dictate Your Future: How She Found Success After Foster Care*WARNING - Some sensitive topics discussed such as human trafficking and adult entertainment.
B.A. Crisp is a best-selling author and CEO of Crisp Concepts, Inc. a Washington, D.C. based consulting company where she focuses on federal anti-human trafficking efforts and initiatives. However, her success did not come easily.
After leaving the foster care system at the age of 18, she was forced into the world alone and had to figure out how to survive. Eventually, the need for survival led her to make decisions that resulted in a non-traditional career path th...
2023-04-0443 min
Between Clean SheetsEpisode 4 - Megan Reyes | "Imperfect Action > Perfect Inaction"When El Traffico was unexpectedly postponed, I was desperate to salvage my weekend in Pasadena. Well, sometimes bumpy roads lead to beautiful places! My guest, Megan Reyes was also in town and better yet, was willing to meet me IRL. Megan is one of my favorite online creators, with experience in soccer and basketball. She is EVERYTHING: a social media consultant and specialist, and influencer, a show host, a strong advocate for mental health and for marginalized communities. This was the perfect get-to-know-you conversation, and a must-listen for anyone who shares themselves or their love of sports online.
2023-03-191h 05
Fostering Excellence in AgilityRepairing Startline Behaviors with Sarah Espinoza-Sokal029 Megan interviews Sarah Espinoza-Sokal about her experience repairing her Kelpie, Zi's startline performance. Megan and Sarah unpack the unique pieces of the training puzzle and discuss why each piece was important and how Sarah was able to implement it in training and in competition.
You can follow Sarah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey
Sarah invested most of her first 30 years into a passion for horses. In 2016, she decided to rehome her last horse and devote herself to agility instead. She quickly fell in love with international-style agility, and set her sights on one...
2023-03-021h 23
Fostering Excellence in AgilityHow Outside the Ring Behaviors Impacts Inside the Ring Behaviors028 Optimal level of arousal is necessary for optimal performance. Does your dog's arousal increase in the parking lot of the agility trial or is it later in the run, like at obstacle 15? Let's take a look at how your beginning of the run AND end of the run routines are impacting your dog's performance. In this episode, Megan mentions several other resources, including: Episode 27 How Trialing Informs Your Training
Cog Dog Radio, Reinforcement Misunderstandings
Training on Their Timeline with Sarah Stremming
Check back next week for an interview with Sarah Espinoza-Sokal t...
2023-02-1637 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityHow Trialing Informs Your Training027 Data from our training sessions inform future training sessions, right? What about trial data? Are you practicing during the week the issues that come up on the weekend? Is your current way of analyzing that data producing results for you? If not, it may be how you're analyzing the data is missing a few key questions that I'm always asking myself when watching my trial videos. Let's dive in to what "competition-only issues" may really mean and how to set up training to start improving those sticking points.
Mentioned in this episode: Different Types of Training and Tra...
2023-01-2823 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityTraining on Their Timeline with Sarah StremmingSarah Stremming, Cog Dog Coach, joins Megan to discuss how their two youngest dogs, Rayya (Sarah's Icelandic Sheepdog) and Sprint (Megan's Border Collie) have completely different training plans and are on really different paths, but how those paths ultimately lead to the same place. These two coaches dive in to why these differences are so important and the reality of the extra time and care it takes to adjust each detail depending on the day.
To learn more about Sarah and her online offerings, visit her website: thecognitivecanine.com, and follow her on social media: Facebook: The...
2023-01-191h 05
Fostering Excellence in AgilityWho Should Know Better?025 When I hear, "Oh, they should know better", I cringe a bit. In this episode, I unpack how I understand the reality of needing to let criteria go sometimes, and what that means for the big picture of competing with our dogs.
I talk about cue escalation during this episode. To learn more about that I mean, read this blog post.
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2023-01-1214 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityIncreasing Motivation024: In this episode, Megan shares her thoughts on building more desire for training in our dogs. Using reinforcement consistently and in the right situations gives our dogs the confidence to be all they can be! Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Tiktok: @fxagility
2023-01-0720 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityPrinciples of Teaching023 Today I'm sharing my thoughts on teaching and coaching dog agility, or any situations where a human and dog are learning together.
2022-12-0824 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityWhy Do We Enter Competitions?022. Let's all own up to our competitive nature AND hold up to our values of training and competing with excellence. We owe it to our dogs and to ourselves to be mentally, physically, and technically prepared for each competition, but now all competitions should be treated equally. Listen in to find out how Megan prioritizes different phases in training while at competition throughout the year.
2022-11-1025 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityAssessing Your Handling System021 When you learn something new, how do you know what to do with that information? How do you decide if you should put effort into using this new skill, or if you should put it on the back burner for another time? In this episode, Megan gives you a series of questions for handlers to dig into in order to filter and file new information.
2022-11-0322 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityWhat Are Seminars For?020 - What are dog agility seminars for and how can you prepare to get the most out of one? In this episode, Megan talks about different seminar formats, how to get the most out of your time as a worker AND an auditor, and the different perspectives of seminar-ing: student, host, and instructor.
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2022-10-2025 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityCommunity Q&A: Teeter Training019 In this episode, Megan answers questions from community members about all things Teeter Training. Listen in for insights, tips, and tricks for teaching and maintaining a confident and reliable teeter performance.
2022-09-3027 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityConcept Training for Improved Homeschooling018 It's a fact that instructors wish students would practice more outside of class AND students wish that it was easier to practice outside of class. Dive into this episode to learn how Megan uses foundation skills and a little bit of creativity to continue building skills, repairing skills, and teaching new skills to dogs of all ages and experience levels.
Essential Skills for Stopped Contacts Webinar
Synergy Dog Sports Community
Synergy Dog Sports Homepage
2022-09-0819 min
Fostering Excellence in AgilityImproving Training Habits Based on Brain Research017 Megan draws parallels between how we practice dog agility and how musicians practice and her ah-ha moments when applying current brain research to both.
Megan references Dr. Molly Gebrian's excellent and insightful youtube series "What Musicians Can Learn about Practicing from Current Brain Research" Please go have a listen to that series and ALL of Dr. Gebrian's work - she makes the neuroscience very easy to understand and apply.
Join Megan for her webinar on Essential Skills for Stopped Contacts on September 8th 2022 or purchase ahead of time to get access to the recording!
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2022-09-0136 minFostering Excellence in AgilityStopped vs Running Contacts016 Today Megan breaks down why someone may choose to train stopped contacts vs running contacts and how the choices for each contact obstacle are not exactly equal. Spoiler: it has a LOT to do with your big picture!
Essential Skills for Stopped Contacts Webinar --> https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/self-study/webinars
From Trick to Treat 6-week Teeter Training Course --> https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/28852
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2022-08-2524 minFostering Excellence in AgilityFeedback & Motivation with Liz JoyceJoin me in this excellent conversation with fitness coach and my personal trainer, Liz Joyce. She is the founder of Canine Handler Fitness where she runs a speed and agility development program for agility handlers called Fast & Agile. She has been in the fitness industry since 2006 and has logged over 15000 client training hours to date. She has a gift at making fitness accessible, manageable and effective. To learn more about Liz, visit: caninehandlerfitness.com or follow her on social media! Send her a friend request on Facebook and follow her IG account @caninehandlerfitness www.synergydogsports.com/community www.synergydogsports...
2022-08-1131 minFostering Excellence in AgilityTechnique TrainingMegan shares how she introduces new handling techniques to dogs and how she progresses the training overtime in order to build ring sustainability for both the handler and the dog.
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2022-08-0434 minFostering Excellence in AgilityFoundation Skills for Agility DogsAll agility behaviors, no matter how complex, can be worked backwards to a series of skills that I teach as foundation behaviors to my puppies and dogs new to agility training. In this episode, I unpack these skills and how they directly impact your agility training as well as other areas in your dog's performance career.
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2022-07-2830 minFostering Excellence in AgilityEssential Skills for Agility DogsWe all know how important foundations are, but what about the skills needed *before* foundations can begin? Those skills are what I refer to as essential skills, and I want to bring more awareness to them! These skills are puppy friendly and make life with your dog more civilized and enjoyable AND bring more clarity to your sport specific training. It's a win-win!
2022-07-2132 minFostering Excellence in AgilityWhy I Upgraded to Location Specific Reward MarkersFrom frantic to fabulous! I unpack the turning point in my training, nearly 7 years ago, and how it has helped me reach unbelievable precision and clarity in my training.
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2022-07-1432 minFostering Excellence in AgilityPuppies Part 3: Agility FoundationsOk, but what CAN we be teaching our puppies that directly impacts their agility career?! Megan goes through her list of essential skills that prepares her puppies for agility foundations that can build, stack, stagger, and inter-lock with all sorts of other skills, so that regardless of the pup's physical abilities, they are able to train for the end goal: competing confidently and comfortably in a variety of environments.
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2022-07-0723 minFostering Excellence in AgilityPuppies Part 2: Stop "Should"ing Yourself009 Megan speaks to the mindset needed when embarking on raising and training your puppy for sports, and some top tips for planning your training with your puppy and how to maintain progress.
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2022-06-3036 minFostering Excellence in AgilityPuppies Part 1: Life & Dog Sports008 Megan opens this puppy mini-series talking about life and how to build the habits you want for that puppy long term and to recognize that the dog you live with is the dog you compete with and they are always learning about who you are as a trainer.
Reliable Recalls, by Sarah Stremming, host of Cog-Dog Radio
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2022-06-2322 minFostering Excellence in AgilityTraining Plans007 Megan breaks down her process for planning a training session, and gives her top tips for staying efficient and effective in your training. FREE video course on training plans: www.fxagility.com/trainingplans
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2022-06-1620 minFostering Excellence in AgilityTroubleshooting Your Handling006 Imagine it: you're running some sequences in your yard and something unexpected happens. Now what? Don't worry, there's a method for working out what went wrong and how to change it without sacrificing future progress. Listen in to learn the steps Megan takes to troubleshoot her own handling and her students' handling.
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2022-06-0926 minFostering Excellence in AgilityBreaking Down Splitting005 Megan shares her tips in splitting apart the job of splitting apart the behaviors we teach our dogs. Focusing on splitting during the acquisition phase vs the generalization phase and what we can be doing to improve our performance in competition without access to full rings of equipment.
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2022-06-0226 minFostering Excellence in AgilityYour Mechanics MatterBe fair to yourself and your dog: practice your mechanics to fluency without them before adding your dog to the equation! Megan dives into why your mechanics matter so much in training, competing, and teaching.
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2022-05-2632 minFostering Excellence in AgilityLoopy Agility Training003 Let's break down the components of loopy training and how focusing on these details can help you identify and correct problems in your training sessions. www.synergydogsports.com/community www.synergydogsports.com
2022-05-1931 minFostering Excellence in AgilityThe Big Picture#002 Combat comparison by getting really real about your aspirations and all the variables that contribute to the path you take to get there.
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2022-05-1220 minFostering Excellence in AgilityStory Time! Who I am and why I'm here!#001 Learn about Megan and why she's decided to start podcasting. A brief history of her 25 years experience in sport and how Fostering Excellence in Agility was born!
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2022-05-0511 min
The Veterinary Rehabilitation PodcastThe key to success: Actionable steps for preventing burnout with Sasha FosterSasha Foster joins us to talk about preventing burnout. She shares her own personal experience of burnout and gives us excellent advice on how to see the beginning signs of it and what steps we need to follow to prevent it. Learn more about Sasha Foster: https://www.artofcaninept.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast
2022-04-1933 min
High Performance HealthThe Secrets to Gut Health & Optimal Microbial Diversity with Dr Megan RossiIn this episode, Angela is talking with Dr Megan Rossi ‘The Gut Health Doctor’, one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. A practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist for the last decade with an award-winning PhD in gut health and leading research fellow at King’s College They discuss why you need to nourish not only your cells but also the trillions of micro-organisms in the body and how the diversity diet is the key to optimising your microbiome With five key principles, it’s about what you can add to your diet and the impact o...
2022-04-1959 min
The Unstoppable Podcast SeriesHow to help Nonprofits in the Foster Care System Megan Ferrell with guest Rebekah Black JAMBOS (EP11)ow to help Nonprofits in the Foster Care System Megan Ferrell with guest Rebekah Black JAMBOS (EP11) Unstoppable Podcast Series. Where we talk real things, real topics, real life! Let's grow and encourage others together.Support the show
2022-03-0623 min
We Are The Runners ShowEpisode 22: Steve and Megan WickhamToday on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with RunDisney Legends - that's right legends - Steve and Megan Wickham! I totally think these two are amazing! They have run all but one of the RunDisney Dopey Challenges! This year Steve and Megan ran as a family of three as they are expecting and Megan ran the Challenge 7 months pregnant!! Personally I think she should receive an additional medal for that!Steve and Megan can be found on Instagram:Steve: @wickstagramMegan: @thesaltypineapple_
2022-02-0458 min
Wife Me Up055: For (the) Good - Foster Care, Adoption, Families, and more with Johanna and SarahToday's guests are two of the brightest stars in the sky. Incredible women, Johanna Cannelongo and Sarah Holliday join Megan today for a conversation that you will not want to miss a word of. Both of these women have incredible stories of God's goodness and how their families came to be - you will not want to miss one single word. Cozy up and settle in for an episode that is filled with highs and lows, goodness and heartache, and the hand of God through it all.
Sarah Recommends: Flare Jeans! Go to your local boutique and pick some up!
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2022-01-271h 24
Chill Track FridayGrit and Grace: A Conversation with Megan Foster
Artist, teacher, Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, and now mother, Megan Foster returns to the podcast. A lot has happened since we first interviewed Meg in October 2019 (see Episode 29: "The Artist at Work"): two knee surgeries, one c-section, and a pandemic. Meg has resumed toeing the line, however, getting to that line has not been easy. We talk about it all in this beautiful episode. This is a conversation about grace, resiliency, competition, adapting, and coming to terms with the very real possibility that a passion could have become out of reach.
Meg was also one of four women featured in o...
2022-01-071h 04
I Hardly Know Her!060: Foster AdoptionAt any given time there are well over 400,000 kids in the US Foster System, and these young humans have ended up in this system at no fault of their own. There is often a history of trauma from abuse, neglect, and the inability of their caregivers to provide food, shelter, and safe place to grow physically and emotionally. When a kids' basic needs are not met, they are being set up for failure and a higher risk to become a statistic in the most undesirable ways. We need more families who have a passion for kids and are willing and...
2021-11-2430 min
Foster & FriendsInterview with Nora Foster, Executive Director & Founder of Northbound Health Inc.I sit down with my wife, Nora Foster, Founder and Executive Director of Northbound Health. She has teamed up with two of her colleagues, Megan Dearing and Julie Griffith to provide mobile and community-based therapy services that will address serious mobility, speech, cognitive and occupational challenges that occur with a life-changing medical condition or injury. They became a public charity to address health disparities and barriers that this population faces. Covid-19 has only magnified the problems. Instead of allowing a sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, divorce, drug addiction, alcohol dependence and suicide be the only option… Her mi...
2021-11-2345 minFoster & FriendsInterview with Nora Foster, Executive Director & Founder of Northbound Health Inc.I sit down with my wife, Nora Foster, Founder and Executive Director of Northbound Health. She has teamed up with two of her colleagues, Megan Dearing and Julie Griffith to provide mobile and community based therapy services that will address serious mobility, speech, cognitive and occupational challenges that occur with a life-changing medical condition or injury.
They became a public charity to address health disparities and barriers that this population faces. Covid-19 has only magnified the problems. Instead of allowing a sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, divorce, drug addiction, alcohol dependence and suicide be the only option…
Her mi...
2021-11-2234 min
Cog-Dog RadioWhat, Why, Where, When, How, with Megan FosterJoin Sarah and guest Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports for a deep dive on deciding what reinforcer is best for what job, and why.
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2021-11-161h 19
Bigger, Bolder, BraverSpecial Guest- Megan Foster#027 My special guest for this episode is Megan Foster who is a business owner and a member of my Mastermind programme. Megan is a dog agility coach, trainer, competitor and the founder of Synergy Dog Sports. Like me, she is passionate about looking at her clients in context, not just one small part of the puzzle on its own. Megan joined my year-long Mastermind for 2021 because she says, "I had a bigger purpose calling me and I knew you were the woman to go to!" You can hear her explain in her own wo...
2021-11-1634 min
BSD - Pioneer UpdatePioneer Update - Foster Grandparents with Paula WilliamsFoster Grandparents Program - Grandparents can give comfort to our students at the preschool location by reading to students who need extra time and attention. Requirements: Age of 55 years or older, pass federal/state a background check, income review, consistent schedule Contact Michelle Puckett - 870-793-0630Program Sponsored By: Citizens Bank & White River Now
2021-10-1802 min
Epistimones#5 – Russell Foster: Biological clockworkRussell Foster is a world leading Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and is the Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophtalmology and Director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford. His research addresses the neuroscience of vision and circadian rhythms, as well as the health consequences of sleep disruption. His work on the discovery of photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in the mammalian retina has revolutionized our understanding of how light entrains our circadian rhythms. Russell is also a Fellow of the Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences and has co-written four popular science books...
2021-09-251h 09
The Veterinary Rehabilitation PodcastClinical Coaching and Mentorship, with Sasha FosterSasha Foster joins Megan to chat about having a Coach or a Mentor in your business. They share how a mentor or coach helps you to identify your deficiencies and how to build your practice and your team accordingly, how to keep the end goal in mind even when you are not sure how to get there, and how it can play a huge role in fast-tracking your business, avoiding mistakes and being the best possible you that you can be. To learn about Onlinepethealth, join our free zone, or join any of our Facebook groups for...
2021-08-2431 min
The Veterinary Rehabilitation PodcastCanine Enrichment, with Ashley FosterAshley Foster from Complete K9 Training and Behavior joins Megan to speak about the ways we can integrate enrichment into our practice models, as well as into the lives of our patients. Learn more about Ashley Foster: https://www.completek9training.com/ Learn more about our Enrichment: https://onlinepethealth.com/2019/10/31/environmental-enrichment/ Learn more about PulseVet: https://www.pulsevet.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://linktr.ee/vetrehabpodcast
2021-05-1150 min
Social PR Secrets by Lisa BuyerMegan Foster: How to Pitch E-Commerce EditorsAffiliate promotion is everywhere. From talk shows to influencers and big-name publications, PR agencies cannot escape the phenomenon any longer. But how exactly should you pitch a product to an e-commerce editor? What’s the best affiliate strategy? In this episode, Megan Foster tells it all, from the editors’ side
In this episode of the Social PR Secrets Podcast, host Lisa Buyer delved into the basics and specifics of e-commerce content with Megan Foster. Megan served as a commerce editor for well-known media like The Today Show and Business Insider. She understands the e-commerce world from all pers...
2021-01-0539 min
Dog Nerd ShowWhat is it Like to Foster a Dog?Did you know you can foster a dog until it finds a forever home? Fostering a dog is a great way to see if a dog is right for your lifestyle and you'll be saving a life in the process! In today's episode, we meet Sharon and her foster dog Bethany. Sharon and her family fell so in love with Bethany that they became "foster failures" and gave this sweet dog her forever home. Tune in to find out the little surprise(s) Bethany had in store for Sharon and her family...and be sure to listen till the...
2020-12-1518 min
Tore my Mother to PiecesInterview with Megan Clark: A critical look at MormonismEthan Foster and Megan Clark take a look at the problems in the LDS church.
2020-11-2500 min
Cog-Dog RadioDifferent Ways to Learn Agility with Megan FosterOnline courses, in-person classes, in-person lessons, solo/homeschooling, oh my! There is no shortage of ways to acquire an agility education. But how do you choose? Sarah and Megan get real about the pros and cons of each, both from an instructor and a learner perspective.
Find Megan Foster at www.synergydogsports.com and be sure to join her facebook community, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330645903771393
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https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
2020-11-031h 12
Cog-Dog RadioRepetition Tolerance with Megan FosterJoin Sarah and Megan Foster of www.synergydogsports.com as they discuss a frequent student complaint: dogs that don't tolerate repetitions well. Why this might appear to be the case, what you can do about it, and more!
2020-04-281h 05
In Depth With Lindenwood AthleticsKallie Bildner, Megan Foster, Lindsay Medlen | 4/6/20Women's Basketball seniors, Kallie Bildner, Megan Foster, and Lindsay Medlen, join the podcast to discuss their favorite moments at Lindenwood and what the future holds for them.
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2020-04-0600 min
Girl, I Slept in My MakeupEpisode 13: Foster to Adopt with Rachel BurnsideHave you ever wondered what it would be like to foster or adopt, or both? Either way, you'll get to hear an inspirational story, learn something you didn't know, and how you could get involved without the commitment of fostering or adopting. The sisters are joined by, Rachel Burnside, who shares her personal story and a glimpse into the world of foster to adopt. Lots of great information! To learn more about Rachel you can find her at: > Instagram [@theonlyrachel] > www.herstorylives.com > https://youtu.be/JUqnwJ03MJ0
2020-02-2641 min
#dobetter PodEpisode 6: Catch up with Megan and Joe - #dobetter Couch to Camp, Collaboration, IBABIn this episode, Megan and Joe catch up with each other to discuss the amazing projects going on in 2020. Megan provides inside information and answers questions from Joe about the #dobetter Couch to Camp 2020 event she is hosting that starts with an Online Conference in April, monthly coaching from April to Sept, and closes with an in-person camp in the Poconos at the end of Sept. Joe discusses a recent Facebook post on the #dobetter group and the thoughts that he had about collaboration and scope of practice. The episode concludes with Megan answering questions from Joe about her...
2020-02-131h 40
Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastMegan Foster - "Handling Errors in Training"Description: Agility competitor and coach Megan Foster joins me to talk about handling errors in training and in the ring — and about the skills most handlers don't even realize they and their dog's need to actually achieve success.
2019-10-1833 min
Chill Track FridayThe Artist at Work: A Conversation with Megan FosterMegan Foster is smart, talented, funny, and no-nonsense. She is an artist and a runner and in both endeavors embodies the ideals of hard work, perseverance, and committing to long-term goals. Megan patiently does the work required to pursue her passions, all the while trusting the process and remaining focused. Megan is a master printmaker and teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design. She is also a national class runner. Megan is an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, she has won New York Road Runners’ Runner of the Year award four times, and she will be among the elite fi...
2019-10-041h 03
Cog-Dog RadioSmarter Agility Training with Megan FosterJoin me and Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports while we discuss how to apply smart training techniques to your agility training.
2019-09-1749 min
Shine A LightJulian Shines A Light on Foster CareJulian Goodson and his wife have fostered 18 kids in 7 years. Julian has built his life around helping teengers who need mentors. He talked to me about what foster care is, what happens when kids "age out", the goals of foster care, and how his family has evolved over the years. He also talks about what it takes to be a foster parent, and how they can be supported by their family and friends. I learned SO much from talking to Julian and I know that you will, too.
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2019-07-3148 min
Burnout-Proof Your Biz Podcast041 - Building Relationships through Co-Working Spaces with Megan Hemphill of Firebrand CollectiveMegan started as a photographer balancing toddlers and the life of a solopreneur. The loneliness of running her own business eventually inspired her to open a co-working space that would help other entrepreneurs collaborate and make connections. Now she runs Firebrand Collective, a Kansas City co-working space created by women, for women. Megan shares her journey of how she balances personal life and business, tell-tale signs that you may need a co-working space, and the benefits of joining one. Read more at www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com Want help creating your own routines/schedules and learning how to stay focused? Schedule a priva...
2019-01-2247 min
Play Like A Girl Podcast16: Team USA Rugby Player, Megan FosterMegan Foster is a player on the USA Rugby team. Megan began her decorated career in rugby at Chico State University in 2011. In 2014 she earned her first Collegiate All-American honor playing 15s, which was followed by two more All-American honors in both 15s and 7s in 2015.
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2018-12-0741 min
Let's Be Friends with Ramon Molledo podcastEpisode 19: Megan Foster!Megan Foster joins us this week to talk about sasquaches, aliens, robots, and marraige. Music by: Slowdive, The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man, Soulwax, The XX.
2017-04-071h 29
Shakeytown Radio HourHALLOWEEN!!! w/ Megan Marie & Tish LeHewThe scariest Shakeytown yet! Megan Marie joins her husband Brodie and their friend Gene to talk about NoNotLiterally.com, expensive vegan weddings, and film, literature, and television from the horror genre. Gene's wife Tish joins in as the conversation turns to breastfeeding, placenta eating, vaccines, and the Buffalo Bill tuck-and-dance. THE HORROR, THE HORROR! Also, the most frightening episode music yet, from the Silver Shamrock company.
2010-10-252h 08