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Spoilerpiece TheatreEpisode #592: "The Running Man" and "Nouvelle Vague"The Megan-Dave dynamic duo returns with two new movies, Edgar Wright's THE RUNNING MAN (2:15) and Richard Linklater's NOUVELLE VAGUE (25:41). Dave didn't see THE RUNNING MAN but he was able to fill Megan in on the difference between Stephen King's novel and the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film. But how did Megan like Wright's version? Eh...she didn't love it. (But she did love Colman Domingo, so there's that.) As for NOUVELLE VAGUE, Megan and Dave return to the age-old question: Who is this movie for? Aside from a Linklater fan or someone steeped in French New Wave cinema, does anyone really...
2025-11-1457 min
Maybe This Will Be The CureReflections on Unschooling Our Neurodivergent KidsAs we kick off the new school year, I’ve been thinking back on our journey so far with unschooling, aka self-directed education, aka child-led learning. Call it what you want, but at its core, it’s a style that gives kids a lot of say in what they’re learning and how they’re learning it.We’re about three and a half years in now, and in this episode, I reflect on what this path has looked like for our family — from when we first began, when my son was sick and then newly diagnosed with Type 1...
2025-09-1630 minMaybe This Will Be The CureTaking Care of My Mind With Therapy and CoachingI was talking with someone the other day and realized—not everyone sees therapy, coaching, and “brain work” the way I do. For me, it’s like brushing my teeth or moving my body. We all know working out is good for our bodies, and I think of coaching, therapy, and other mind tools as ways to work out my mind.Over the past few years, I’ve been taking care of my brain with regular therapy, coaching, and tools like meditation. These practices have helped me reframe anxious thoughts, regulate my emotions as a parent, and navigate c...
2025-08-2626 minMaybe This Will Be The CureLiving with Chronic Pain After a Life-Changing Accident with Tony VerhagenAs a young man, today’s guest, Tony Verhagen, was hit by a drunk driver in a devastating car accident and determined to be dead at the scene. He was later revived but suffered multiple life-altering injuries. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Against the odds—and after months of physical therapy—he learned to walk again. Yet the accident left him with chronic pain that he’s lived with ever since. Tony's story is one of resilience. In this episode, we talk about that fateful day, the long road of recovery, the challeng...
2025-08-1951 minMaybe This Will Be The CureSustainable Fitness for Chronic Illness, Hormones, and Real Life with Blake HillWhen “beginner” workouts left me in days-long flares, I knew I needed a different approach.I’d already tried four different fitness plans and was feeling pretty discouraged. I wasn’t losing weight, and the workouts were so hard on my body that, as someone with multiple chronic health conditions and chronic pain, I’d be wiped out for days afterward.And then there’s life. Between work and caring for my two disabled kids, I couldn’t just head to the gym whenever I wanted. I needed something that actually fit my life.I remember t...
2025-08-121h 06
A Broadway Body: Continued ConversationsContinued Conversations with Chloé GodardEveryone please welcome my dear friend and fellow actor and model, Chloé Godard, to A Broadway Body: Continued Conversations! Chloé is an actor, hand model, fit model, yoga teacher, and voiceover artist, along with a close friend of mine. From working with her hands on set for companies like Mattel, to fit modeling for shoe companies like Lulu’s, to acting in national commercials and film, Chloé is no stranger to her body parts being in the spotlight.In our conversation, we touch on so many important topics. Chloé shares how she strives to use inclusive language while...
2025-08-0532 minMaybe This Will Be The CureSeasons of Being a DaughterDoes your family have lore? You know—those stories that get told over and over again?Well, imagine my surprise when one of those familiar childhood stories—one I’ve heard a million times—suddenly made me feel all triggered and uncomfortable. I felt myself getting defensive, my body heating up, and I quickly changed the subject so I could get back to enjoying game night.But I’ve been thinking about it ever since.Over the years, I’ve learned that when something triggers me, it’s often a good idea to pay at...
2025-08-0523 minMaybe This Will Be The CureA House of Horrors: Our Mold StoryFrom a cute rental to a nightmare of mysterious leaks. In this episode, I talk about our family’s experience with mold and water damage. I'll share the red flags we missed, the impact on my sensitive child’s health, and what we learned from it all.COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Six Months Pregnant and Forced to Move[02:37] The House of Horrors (and Leaks) [08:43] Getting Sick All the Time: Could It Be Mold? [09:59] Working with a Mold Consultant [11:28] Our Experience With an Air Filter[12:56] Humidity in the Desert? Why We Got a Dehumidifier [14:19] Dealing With Mold When You’re...
2025-07-2919 minMaybe This Will Be The CureThe Power of SurrenderWhat if trying harder isn’t the solution?For a long time, I thought that if I just did more—learned more, tried more therapies, did each thing better, lived cleaner, worked harder—I could fix all my problems and prevent future ones.But what if the real shift doesn’t come from doing more...but from letting go?In this episode, I share what surrender has looked like in my life—parenting my PDA autistic kids, navigating chronic illness and pain, and just trying to make it through the workday.COVERED IN...
2025-07-2231 minMaybe This Will Be The CureI’m Grateful For My Body AND It’s ComplicatedI’m so grateful for my body and everything it’s carried me through, and also...I have a lot of complicated feelings about it. After a really tough year, my body changed. My clothes didn’t fit. And navigating that has been emotional.If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a mix of love and grief… if your body has carried you through illness, caregiving, pain, or simply life—this episode is for you. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Grateful for My Body and Struggling With It Too[01:34] - The dreaded numbe...
2025-06-1931 minMaybe This Will Be The CureNightly Back Pain: What’s Helped and What Hasn’tSuffering from nightly back pain? SAME.It’s nothing to brag about, but I’m going on seven years now (minus a short, glorious stint of relief…before it returned with a vengeance).In my quest for a cure, I’ve tried a million things. So in this episode, I’ll share what’s helped, what hasn’t, and what gave me a few months of relief.If you’re up at 3 a.m. scouring Google, deep-diving Reddit threads, praying for a miracle, or seriously considering making a deal with the devil—this one’s for you....
2025-06-1030 minMaybe This Will Be The CureSupporting Our Kids Through PDA Autistic BurnoutI’m back! Season 2 of the podcast—here we go! After a long pause, I’ve been feeling the pull to start podcasting again.In this episode, I talk about supporting my kids through PDA autistic burnout. What even is PDA autistic burnout? What does it look like? What strategies were helpful? And what does life look like now that we’re (mostly) on the other side?Navigating a season of burnout was incredibly difficult, exhausting, and isolating. If you’re in the deep end of it right now, I’m sending so much love and light yo...
2025-06-0327 minMaybe This Will Be The CureEmpowering Parents of Disabled Children with Kelley ColemanParenting disabled children is an experience I wasn’t fully prepared for. There are so many joys, but also a lot of unexpected challenges that can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, bewildered, and even isolated. One of the most helpful things I've found is connecting with other parents who’ve been through similar experiences. My guest today, Kelley Coleman, is fun, smart and gets it. She's a mom of a disabled child and the author of the essential guidebook, 'Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Su...
2024-07-021h 09Maybe This Will Be The CureProcessing the Past for an Empowered Future, with Shailynn BrownDo you feel like your past experiences affect your current reality? Personally, I feel like they do. And a quick search on Google will tell you there’s scientific evidence to support that idea. For me, processing past experiences has been an important piece in my healing and wellness journey. You might have guessed from the name of the podcast, but I love learning about and trying new healing techniques. So today, we’re talking about a cool healing modality that has helped me to process and make peace with my past experiences called the Integrative Processing Techn...
2024-05-021h 18Maybe This Will Be The CureSeasons of Grief: Navigating Past TraumaI’ve talked with several people lately that are having a tough time. They've felt unusually emotional or found themselves grumpy and struggling to get through the day without knowing why. And I’ll admit, I’ve been struggling too, but I think I know why.In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been struggling with, what I’ve learned about how our bodies hold onto past traumas and how to heal, and what I’m doing to cope in this season. In this episode, I'll discuss:[00:50] - A season of grief + sadness[03:46...
2024-04-1119 minMaybe This Will Be The CureFlying with Diabetes: Tips for a Smoother JourneyFlying with Type 1 Diabetes? It can be a little nerve wracking. I get it. We just flew for the first time after my son’s diagnosis, and I remember the nerves I felt before the trip. Today, I'm going to share everything I learned—the good, the bad, and the indispensable tips—for flying with diabetes, so your next airport adventure can glide as smooth as a plane on a clear day.In this episode, I discuss:[02:30] - Preparing to Fly with Type 1 Diabetes[10:37] - Packing Tips for Flying with Type 1 Diabetes[18:18] - Tips for Getting Throug...
2024-03-2829 minMaybe This Will Be The CureEmbracing Unschooling: Transforming Learning for Our Neurodivergent KidsIs your kid struggling with traditional schooling? You're not alone. We've been there. And it was honestly a little traumatic for all of us. But I'm thrilled to share that we found another way. And I hope our story offers some encouragement that there are other ways out there for your child to learn and get an education beyond the conventional system!In this episode, I discuss our family's journey from public school, to homeschool, to unschool:[01:06] - From public school to homeschooling[08:50] - Our experience with homeschooling[10:15] - From homeschooling to unschooling[11:50] - What is...
2024-03-1652 minMaybe This Will Be The CureFacing it Together: Parenting Kids with Autism + Type 1 Diabetes, With My Husband Scott - PART 2Has your parenting experience gone differently than you thought it would? Us too.Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with my husband Scott, where the discussion turns to parenting kids with disabilities.In this episode we discuss:[00:54] - Navigating the grief and life-changing impact of our child's diabetes diagnosis[13:19] - A father's perspective on our kids' PDA autistic burnout[18:05] - Maintaining a Relationship while parenting children with high support needs[32:21] - Processing an autism diagnosisGet ready for a heartfelt dive into parenting kids with autism and type 1 diabetes, from a dad’s...
2024-03-0741 minMaybe This Will Be The CureFacing it Together: Navigating Mental Health + Chronic Conditions, With My Husband Scott - PART 1“How to support a spouse with OCD?” I typed into Google after another heartbreaking day. It’s one thing to experience mental illness personally. It’s a whole other experience to watch a loved one struggle with their mental health. In this special episode of Maybe This Will Be The Cure, I sit down with my husband Scott, for a candid conversation about navigating the complexities of marriage while facing mental illness and chronic conditions. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and heartfelt anecdotes that provide a unique perspective on maintaining a strong and resilient relationship in the f...
2024-02-2937 minMaybe This Will Be The CureWelcome! | Connection in Shared ExperiencesWelcome to the first episode of "Maybe This Will Be The Cure"! I'm your host, Megan, and this podcast is a space to talk about navigating chronic pain, mental health, and the unique experience of parenting neurodivergent children. If you've ever felt that unmistakable nudge to speak up in a crowded room, you'll understand the mix of excitement and nervousness I'm feeling right now. But I’ve been blessed by others willing to share their stories, so picture me, tucked away in my dimly-lit closet, pouring my heart out into the mic. From PDA Autism to...
2024-02-2211 minMaybe This Will Be The CureFrom Darkness to Light: Navigating My Mental Health Journey with Holistic StrategiesA few years ago, my mental health tanked and I was in a really dark place. In this episode, I talk about that tough time in my mental health journey, how I found my way out of the darkness, and the holistic - mind, body, spirit - strategies I use now to support my mental health today.Content warning: this episode briefly mentions self-harm and suicide ideation. In this episode I discuss:[01:03] - The dark days of mental illness[04:38] - Tools to support my emotional + mental well-being[16:30] - Nurturing my body to support my...
2024-02-2237 minMaybe This Will Be The Cure“New Years” Planning For Any Time of YearHappy New Years!...In the middle of February. Too late? I’m thinking about that Curb Your Enthusiasm bit where Larry David says you’ve only got three days to wish people a Happy New Year. I'll admit, it might be too late to wish you a Happy New Year, but it’s never too late to set new intentions. In this episode, I share my strategy for yearly planning, while embracing the belief that setting new intentions knows no calendar bounds. (Grab the FREE New Years Planning Workbook Here!)And if you don’t have the...
2024-02-2213 minMaybe This Will Be The CureWelcome to Maybe This Will Be The Cure Podcast With Megan Godard-Cardon [TRAILER]Welcome to "Maybe This Will Be The Cure," where the wisdom of a healing journey meets the warmth of shared experiences. I'm Megan Godard-Cardon, your host, and a mom navigating the complexities of chronic pain, mental health, and parenting kids with PDA Autism and Type 1 Diabetes.Join me on this heartfelt journey of resilience, learning, and growth. I hope this podcast brings you comfort, understanding, and practical insights. We'll discuss wellness, homeschooling, radical acceptance, and the ongoing pursuit of supportive therapies."Maybe This Will Be The Cure" is here in solidarity, exploring...
2024-01-3101 min
Nova ClubAvec PALOMA COLOMBE on parle de Godard, Marc Rebillet, Ramsey Lewis et Nyege NyegeTracklist :The Chi-Lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind Eliza Rose, Interplanetary Criminal - B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)Jockstrap - Greatest HitsSofie Royer - Klein MarxBrenda Russel - A Little Bit Of Love Tah - BUCKZILLAC.V.E - Bring it OnEarth, Wind & Fire feat. Ramsey Lewis - Sun GoddessMura Masa, Kali Uchis, Pa Salieu & Skillibeng - blessing meMegan Thee Stalion - Not NiceSyndrome 81 - Lum...
2022-09-131h 40
Cult or Just WeirdS4E9 - The Vibes (Empty Spaces)“Sometimes reality is too complex. Stories give it form.” - Jean Luc Godard Kayla and Chris fall down the dollhole into an online world of unstable meaning and multilayered storytelling. --- *Search Categories* Internet culture; Common interest/Fandom --- *Topic Spoiler* Empty Spaces --- *Further Reading* https://litreactor.com/columns/the-art-of-microfiction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_fiction An Empty Introduction from @maybeElse List of Empty Spaces writers on Twitter Map of W...
2022-07-261h 28
Film Kid AsksActing and Directing with Megan Follows - Episode 8Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.
Episode seven is a conversation with Canadian actor and director Megan Follows who has worked on projects like Anne of Green Gables (1985), Reign, and has recently filmed her directorial debut feature Maternal. We discuss her background and growing up in the industry, what crew and directors should know about working with actors, and her experience shooting her first...
2020-08-0845 minSpoilerpiece TheatreEpisode #36 - "Insurgent," "The Gunman," and "Goodbye to Language" (Godard) "He marries her vindictively? Let's analyze that statement." In what kind of film does someone get married vindictively? In a film like THE GUNMAN (or in this case, specifically THE GUNMAN). Kris hated it so much he could barely get through spoilerpiecing it for Dave and Evan. They didn't do much better with INSURGENT; Evan liked it. Dave didn't. It's YA action, adventure, and romance at its most bland (that's what Dave thinks, anyway). And Kris touches briefly on Godard's GOODBYE TO LANGUAGE. Tangents this week include reality TV shows that we wish existed; old-guy-killin' movies; Dave's d...
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