Meg Talks - The MWM Irish Dance Podcast

In this BRAND NEW series, Mindset Matters, Meg is joined by MWM Mindset Coach Annabelle to discuss all things Mindset for Irish Dancers.  In this first episode we discuss 3 main topics when it comes to heading back to Feis season, diving deep into:  CONFIDENCE COMPARISON  PREPARATION We leave you with an actionable step to takeway and put in place for each of these topics and little...

 On today’s podcast episode of Meg Talks, Meg talks to MWM Parent and MNU Certified Nutritionist, Ciara Murtagh. Ciara has two gorgeous dancing girls, danced herself and is a qualified Nutritionist and Pharmacist. She really knows what she's talking about from the professional and parental angle which makes for a really great listen. Ciara gives actionable steps to supporting your dancer thro...

On today’s episode of Meg Talks, Meg welcomes former dancer, Physical Therapist and creator of Stabillasox; BJay Ryan! As a father of 4 dancers, an ex dancer himself and a Physical Therapist, BJay truly understands the impact Irish Dancing has on a dancers body and the importance of looking after your body. He has used this knowledge and his wealth of experience to develop a supportive poodle sock...

In this episode of Meg Talks, she speaks to the knowledgeable author, speaker and performance coach, Sean Connolly! They discuss lots of important points and we find out a bit about what Sean does.   They Discuss: 00:55 -  What does Sean do? 04:26 -  Mind and body connection   08:55  -  When passion becomes an obsession 11:45 -  The importance of dance teachers k...

In this episode of Meg Talk's, Meg goes solo as she tell us about her time at the British Nationals. From watching you guys dance, to hiding teddy bears around the venue; both Meg and Annabelle had a blast! Meg Talks About: 3:00 – Not dancing but still attending the British Nationals 4:22 – How the Gold Club helps parents 6:00 – Meg Talk’s Podcast helping dancers around the world 7:30 – The reason...

In this episode, Meg talks to her very first 1:1 dancer from when she first started; Mia Harris! They have been supporting each other for 6 years now and have had the pleasure of watching each other grow. Luckily for Mia, she even had the opportunity to spend a week doing her work experience with Move with Meg...and it’s not what she expected!   They Talk About: 0:59 -  How Mia got into...

In this episode, Meg talks to a very special guest, Owen Luebbers! Owen is a World Champion and Irish dancing phenomenon, who has also been recently featured in the Irish dancing magazine. We talk about his move from the US to Ireland and the difference in his training. As well as being a successful dancer, Owen likes to write songs in his spare time and we discuss his artistic ways in the episode...

In this episode, Meg talks to Irish dancer and 7-time World champion Blanaid O’Neill!   They talk about: Her experiences at the worlds Her dancing journey since starting at a very young age How she prepares and calms nerves before going on stage The transition/balance of performing competitively and performing on stage   MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now  

In this episode, Meg talks to Irish dancer Maddy Stucki, who came 5th in the All Irelands and 3rd in the Worlds!   They talk about: Her dancing journey from when she first started at 4 years old What she did to achieve 3rd in the world How working on her mindset with Annabelle has helped her What advice she was given and her own advice to other dancers   MWM Gold Club/Members C...

In this episode, Meg talks to Irish dancing twins, Rebecca and Sophie, who have been a part of Move with Meg since 2021!   They talk about: How it works being twins at the same level and the same dance school Their experiences with past World Championships Their goals and how it felt achieving them Their advice to other dancers with siblings at similar levels or at the same school   MWM...

In this episode, Meg talks to All Ireland and World Champion of 2024, Megan Stuart!   She talks about: ·        The pandemic and how she coped ·        Self-belief and confidence  ·        Role models and asking questions ·        Her advice to other Irish dan...

In this episode, Meg goes solo and spills 5 secrets on what helped her achieve the title of a World Champion 3 times! She talks about: How understanding  YOU as a dancer is important for progress How turning up and being your best self will make a bigger difference than you think  How consistently looking at how far you’ve progressed will boost your confidence   JOIN FREE MASTERCLAS...

In this episode, Meg talks to Irish dancer and Move with Meg client of 3 years, Roisin McIntyre. This year she placed 6th in the All Irelands and 6th in The Worlds! Roisin talks about: Her dancing journey How Move With Meg has helped her Her recovery from injury Goal setting and self-belief MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now

In this episode, Meg talks to Great Britain,  All Ireland, All Scotland Champion and Third in the world Irish Dancer, Annalise Carter. She talks about: Her dancing journey Her advice to other dancers Her relationship with dancing How she balances dancing and everyday life MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now

In this episode, Meg talks to Irish Dancer and incredible actress, Brooke Carter. Brooke was recently spread across my TV screen when I opened Netflix on the brand new film, "Damsel". I watched after meeting Brooke at the Worlds and was inspired at how one young woman could be so talented in different areas.  Brooke talks about: Her dancing journey Her aspiring acting career The similarities...

In this episode, Meg talks about the final run up to The World Championships and her journey to the Worlds. She talks about: Her ups and downs The lessons she learned Setting achievable goals The worries of letting people down MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now FREEBIE Feel Feis confident in 5 minutes: Click Here Book your 1-1 at the CLRG Worlds: Click Here

In this episode, Meg talks about The World Championships and what you should be doing in the two-week run up. She talks about: Keeping the same consistency in class Prioritising rest Looking after the body Comparing yourself to other dancers MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now FREEBIE Feel Feis confident in 5 minutes: Click Here

In this episode, Meg talks to Olivia Graydon, MWM part-time instructor and professional dancer with many touring shows, including Lord Of The Dance. They talk about: • The importance of a warm up • The journey and what it’s taken to compete at The World Championships • The struggles of pressure when competing • The importance of knowing your strengths when dancing MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join...

In this episode, Meg talks to World Champion, Lead dancer in Lord of the Dance and Physiotherapist, Conor Rodgers about his Irish Dance journey.  They discuss about: the different factors that may pull young dancers away from Irish dance and how to manage that what goes into winning a World Championships the power of determination throughout competitive disappointment juggling Uni/Colleg...

In this episode, Meg talks about what she saw in dancers at the CLRG All Ireland Championships, 2024. She discusses:  the key areas she saw dancers struggling with so you can make sure you don’t do them  how important your warm up is to ensure your best performance  how preparation is key when it comes to handling the BIG DAY feel of major competitions  her 3 favourite moments...

In this episode, Meg talks to Lauren Clarke, Lord of the Dance Leading lady (GOOD & BAD), MWM part-time instructor and friend.  They talk about: the struggles of self-belief and how this can hold you back from even SETTING goals, never mind reaching them the journey from competition to professional/show dancing  the lessons and qualities that Irish Dance teaches you for all areas of...

In this episode, Meg talks to MWM Coach and Yoga Instructor, Rachael O'Meara-Curran about all things competition, show dancing and life outside of dancing.  Rachael opens up about losing her younger brother when she was just 9 and how her dance teacher and Irish dancing as a whole helped to get her through that time but also continues to shape her life today.  All Ireland Masterclass Rec...

In this Solo Episode, Meg discusses how the All Ireland Championships runs and should be approached differently to other major competitions.  She touches upon her own experiences as a 3 Time All Ireland Champion that never won a solo recall, talks about the qualifying aspect and also how a disappointing result should be managed to ensure it doesn't damage your World preparation.  If you...

5 Things you MUST DO to be ready to recall, medal and reach your goals at the WORLD Championships in Glasgow. 1. Stop and reflect 2. Find your FOCUS 3. Make a plan 4. Find a Coach 5. Enjoy the journey   3 Months Move & Mindset 1:1's: Find out more MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now FREEBIE 5 Moves to Improve Flexibility: Click Here

A great conversation about her incredible journey, U19, Mary Conway. Key points: - Time Management - Consistently Working Hard - Covid - How to Focus at Class - Balancing Uni/School and Dance  MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now FREEBIE 5 Moves to Improve Flexibility: Click Here