Wag Tales
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<p>Wag Tales podcast is a series of conversations on all things trauma, healing, education and wellbeing.</p> <p>Host of Wag Tales, Megan Corcoran is Director of Wagtail Institute, providing trauma-informed wellbeing consulting to schools and complex settings.</p> <p>Megan believes in the power of storytelling and engaging in great conversations as a way to learn, grow, and take steps towards healing. In each episode, Megan invites a guest to share their story or to engage in a topical conversation to share best practice, new insights, and ideas to support those impacted by trauma to heal.</p> <p>Megan is joined by a variety of guests including school principals, therapists, athletes, authors, artists, and lived experience practitioners.</p>
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June 4, 2026
#65: Dr Michael Gerlich, AI, Critical Thinking, and the Convenience Trap
<p>Dr Michael Gerlich is a researcher, sociologist, educator, and author of The Convenience Trap, a book exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, learn, connect, and make decisions. With a background spanning technology, business, and human behaviour, Michael is interested not just in what AI can do, but what its growing presence means for us as humans.</p><p>In this conversation, Michael and Megan explore the opportunities and challenges that come with living in an increasingly AI-driven world. They discuss the concept of cognitive offloading, the tendency to outsource thinking to technology, and what this might mean for critical thinking, creativity, learning, and problem-solving. Together, they unpack the importance of friction, effort, and curiosity in a world where convenience is becoming the default.</p><p>This is a thoughtful and balanced conversation about how we can embrace new technologies without losing the very skills that help us thrive. From education and parenting to relationships and wellbeing, Michael invites us to think more deeply about how we use AI—and how we can ensure it remains a tool that supports human flourishing rather than replacing it.</p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXYZ1234" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Convenience Trap: What happens when AI Becomes the Mind Behind Our Lives</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/michaelgerlich" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Michael Gerlich's Profile</a></li><li><a href="https://www.swissbusinessschool.ch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Swiss Business School</a><br></li></ul><p>Host: Megan Corcoran, Wagtail Institute</p><p>Wagtail Institute empowers schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities of practice where everyone can thrive. We work alongside leaders, educators, and practitioners to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice, and navigate pathways to healing.</p><p>Website: <a href="Host: Megan Corcoran, Wagtail Institute Wagtail Institute empowers schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities of practice where everyone can thrive. We work alongside leaders, educators, and practitioners to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice, and navigate pathways to healing. Website: https://wagtailinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wagtail.institute Music by Kabbilistic Village: https://kabbalisticvillage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://wagtailinstitute.com</a></p><p>Music by Kabbilistic Village: <a href="Host: Megan Corcoran, Wagtail Institute Wagtail Institute empowers schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities of practice where everyone can thrive. We work alongside leaders, educators, and practitioners to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice, and navigate pathways to healing. Website: https://wagtailinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wagtail.institute Music by Kabbilistic Village: https://kabbalisticvillage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://kabbalisticvillage.com/</a></p>
April 23, 2026
#64: Skye Staude, leading in trauma-informed schools
<p>Skye Staude is an experienced educator and leader who has spent over 15 years working in alternative and re-engagement education settings with young people who have experienced significant adversity. Now a Deputy Executive Principal across multiple campuses at MacKillop Education, Skye brings a deep commitment to trauma-informed practice, system-level change, and supporting both young people and the adults who care for them. In this conversation, Skye and Megan reflect on their shared journey in the early days of trauma-informed education and the experiences that shaped their work and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they explore what it really means to build trauma-informed systems — not just within classrooms, but across families, staff, and the broader community. Skye shares a powerful initiative from her current work: embedding a family therapist within the school to support connection, reduce isolation, and strengthen the role of families in a young person's life. They also reflect on literacy, early intervention, and the importance of responding to the real needs sitting in front of us, rather than what systems assume.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode also brings into focus the often unspoken realities of this work — particularly the physiological load on educators and leaders. Megan and Skye unpack the importance of self-awareness, regulation, and psychological safety within teams, and why trauma-informed leadership must include the wellbeing of staff if it is to be sustainable. It's an honest and thoughtful conversation about leadership, relationships, and the systems we need to build if we want to truly support young people to thrive.</p><p>---</p><p>Host: Megan Corcoran, Wagtail Institute</p><p><br></p><p>Wagtail Institute empowers schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities of practice where everyone can thrive. We work alongside leaders, educators, and practitioners to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice, and navigate pathways to healing.</p><p>Website: https://wagtailinstitute.com</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wagtail.institute</p><p><br></p><p>Music by Kabbilistic Village: https://kabbalisticvillage.com/</p><p><br></p>
April 2, 2026
#63: Ruby Sait, from Out-of-Home Care to thriving in your own way
<p>Ruby Sait is a passionate advocate for young people with lived experience of <strong>out-of-home care</strong>, whose work is shaped by her own journey through homelessness, education, and life beyond the system. Through her advocacy, mentorship, and community work, Ruby is committed to ensuring that young people who have grown up in care are not defined by their circumstances but supported to see what is possible for their future. Her story is one of determination, courage, and a deep belief in the potential of others.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Ruby and Megan explore Ruby’s journey through out-of-home care and homelessness, and the realities of navigating life without consistent support. Ruby speaks openly about the messages she received about her worth and her future, and the determination it took to stay connected to education and create a different path for herself. She reflects on the role of alternative education in providing connection and belonging, and the significance of graduating despite the barriers she faced.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also highlights Ruby’s work supporting other young people with experience in out-of-home care to access education opportunities, including helping them secure scholarships and pathways into further study. Ruby shares why mentorship matters, what it means to be a consistent and encouraging presence in a young person’s life, and how belief can shift someone’s trajectory. Together, they discuss the gaps that still exist for young people transitioning out of care, and the need for more responsive, compassionate systems of support.</p><p><br></p><p>Ruby also speaks to the emotional weight of sharing lived experience, the balance between empowerment and vulnerability, and the importance of creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and supported. This is a powerful and hopeful conversation that reminds us that young people are not statistics — they are individuals with stories, strengths, and futures worth investing in.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Megan Corcoran, <a href="https://wagtailinstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wagtail Institute</a></p><p><br></p><p>Wagtail Institute empowers schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities of practice where everyone can thrive. We work alongside leaders, educators, and practitioners to respond to wellbeing challenges, enhance trauma-informed practice, and navigate pathways to healing. If you would like to work with Megan, head to our website or send an email: megan@wagtailinstitute.com</p><p><br></p><p>Music by Kabbilistic Village <a href="https://kabbalisticvillage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://kabbalisticvillage.com/</a></p>
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- What is Wag Tales?
<p>Wag Tales podcast is a series of conversations on all things trauma, healing, education and wellbeing.</p> <p>Host of Wag Tales, Megan Corcoran is Director of Wagtail Institute, providing trauma-informed wellbeing consulting to schools and complex settings.</p> <p>Megan believes in the power of storytelling and engaging in great conversations as a way to learn, grow, and take steps towards healing. In each episode, Megan invites a guest to share their story or to engage in a topical conversation to share best practice, new insights, and ideas to support those impacted by trauma to heal.</p> <p>Megan is joined by a variety of guests including school principals, therapists, athletes, authors, artists, and lived experience practitioners.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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