Scratching The Surface

Tara McCaughan
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Just scratching the surface of all things real! I chat to likeminded people whose stories and life experience I find fascinating, motivating and inspiring. Proper grass roots, this podcast was birthed in my darkest days of battling brain cancer in a worldwide pandemic. Originally as a memoir for my loved ones, as a hobby and creative healer for myself, and in doing so I also hope to reach others in need of some love and light. I am very open about everything I have learned during my battle with brain cancer.. and the best bit.. I'm still learning! 🌈

  1. 31/07/2024

    Climate Change for all Ep. 4 Deeper dive into Water Sources.

    John brings light to some sad facts about the state of our safe water on Earth, especially the scarcity of it! Those of us lucky enough to have clean, clear, running water right at our fingertips, really do need to be grateful. Listen here to learn about how both droughts and floods are affecting the planet that definitely does affect everyone. Think sea-level rises... oceans dramatically warming... coral reef death!

    20 min

  2. 31/07/2024

    Climate Change for all Ep. 3 Let’s talk ‘Energy’!

    Fossil fuels are so last century! We need to see more renewables (natural alternatives) if we are going to stop climate change in it's tracks. But beware of greenwashing! John and I break down 'energy' (no pun intended), and we share some real time examples of devastation that is happening right on your doorstep.

    30 min

  3. 21/06/2024

    Climate Change for All Ep. 2 Let’s get into the historical facts.

    To understand life on earth today, we have to think back to what has already happened to impact drastic change and ultimately the loss of entire species… 🦖 John and I look back at previous mass extinctions and discuss the scary reality of the quickest one yet… Happening right now before our sleepy eyes.

    20 min

  4. 16/06/2024

    Climate Change for All Ep. 1 Climate Crisis is no joke!

    We didn’t want to be mean and go with “climate change for dummies”, but as we were researching, John and I realised just how much we did not know about our own planet and habitats! The stats are shocking and heartbreaking! So much so that we began recording at the start of the year and honestly it hurt my spirit to the point I’ve had to sit on it for a while before sharing. Come along for the learning journey with us… after all it does affect YOU.

    34 min

  5. 05/12/2023

    I have a long, open chat over beers with drummer of Disco Beard, Gareth McGreevy- All things real.

    DiscoBeard fans- you will love to hear Gareth’s back story about his other passions, hobbies, and creativity; and how the drummer became a two-piece act with singer and guitarist Ross Maguire, who was already on the local gigging scene of their shared hometown Newcastle. We hear about how the duo first met and formed their band; gigging throughout Europe and across the pond in the New York City; and how they broke into the Belfast scene with sheer confidence in their own ability and niche disco sound. It is clear to listeners that Gareth and Ross have an amazing partnership and friendship… Maybe we need to get Ross on next?!? 🤩 In this episode, we Scratch the Surface of shifting baseline syndrome in different areas of society right now; how understanding your own unique, busy brain can support hyperfocus, raw talent, and skill; and purposely planning downtime to avoid burn out. Gareth opens up about family life, his multi-faceted artistic flair, and the exciting time he was in the movie industry! Yes, It’s a long one, but I didn’t want to cut anything out- I had such a laugh recording this episode and I definitely learned a few new things about my friend Gareth, especially his emotional side 🥰 Tickets on sale now for Christmas event ‘A very Disco Christmas’ - contact them on their Instagram @discobeardmusic or email discobeardmusic@hotmail.com to book them for your upcoming wedding or private event.

    2h 54m

  6. 24/11/2023

    Christina Hamilton shares how ‘Buzy Wee Bees’ was inspired by entertaining her own kids at home.

    Christina Hamilton wanted to be a teacher since she was a child- in this episode she talks us through the long journey to achieve that dream. We Scratch the Surface of reluctantly moving away from home to a city she had never heard of; extra steps that are necessary in the days of entering the working world; and the challenges of supply teaching. This episode is as much for young people considering their career path ahead, as it is for all you mum’s out there running out of fun ideas to entertain your kids. Christina’s drive and determination has flourished to the point that she developed her own grass-roots sensory business for young children around her local glens of Antrim. Childhood experts believe that the early years are the springboard to life, so listen hear for messy-play ideas to encourage healthy brain development and autonomy in your beloved ‘Buzy Wee Bees’.

    35 min

  7. 17/11/2023

    Tara’s Tao - Ep. 10 Finding my inner Goddess.. she has to be in there somewhere!

    Embarking on a year journey to find my inner goddess- by learning about ancient goddesses and female healers, warriors, and givers of hope all over the world that too many of us have forgotten about. Check out Sophie Bashford on instagram for some heart-felt content and free webinars that she does throughout the year. I think the women of the early women’s rights movement would be proud to know women are still growing and their message and efforts to the point now that we want to claim back our personal power and wholeness. Women supporting women is not just a fad or a hashtag, it is deep rooted in our ancestral history and is so important for the future of currently masculine, materialistic world. We got this!

    31 min

  8. 09/11/2023

    Seainin McMullan, owner of Grace and Glam beauty studio, inspires us all to just go for our dreams.

    What a bubbly, inspiring chat with Ballycastle beautician Seainin McMullan, who recently opened her very own studio after years of hard work and dreaming. This conversation is sure to inspire anyone who, like me, let’s fear and self-doubt take over too often! Entrepreneur Seainin shares the highs and lows (and some hilarious memories) of her journey from leaving school to pursue a career in beauty, to opening the doors of Grace and Glamour after success in her garden cabin. We Scratch the Surface of overcoming fears; visioning your future self and creating small steps in-line with her; and how vital support from loved ones and community is for success. I just loved hearing that Seainin has created a little safe space for women to offload, to chat, to feel beautiful and feminine in their own skin. Find Seainin on Instagram at @graceandglam.beauty or on her website www.graceandglam.co.uk. She has lots of treatments as well as products for sale in her little haven on Castle Street, Ballycastle.

    53 min
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About

Just scratching the surface of all things real! I chat to likeminded people whose stories and life experience I find fascinating, motivating and inspiring. Proper grass roots, this podcast was birthed in my darkest days of battling brain cancer in a worldwide pandemic. Originally as a memoir for my loved ones, as a hobby and creative healer for myself, and in doing so I also hope to reach others in need of some love and light. I am very open about everything I have learned during my battle with brain cancer.. and the best bit.. I'm still learning! 🌈

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  • Creator
    Tara McCaughan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tara McCaughan