Best Megan Emerson Podcasts (2024)

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Show 194: The End 1:30:32

7M ago1:30:32

1:30:32

Nine years ago, almost to the day, we recorded our first episode of the Beervana Podcast. All things must end, and it is with deep gratitude and appreciation that we announce this is our last show. If you'd like to read a bit more of a formal obit, we have one here.https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2024/5/2/old-podcasts-dont-dieThanks for every…

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Show 193: Polish Brewer Marek Kamiński on Grodziskie 1:12:20

9M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

At this year’s Central European Brewers Festival, Polish brewer Marek Kamiński gave a presentation on the briefly extinct style of Grodziskie that has been making a comeback in its homeland. Jeff and Marek later sat down to discuss this fascinating style, its history, and how it’s doing today. We have that interview, along with the news and mailbag…

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Show 192: Czechia and Central Europe 1:02:27

9M ago1:02:27

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Today we’re going to go to Prague and Budapest, where Jeff recently spent ten days. He was there to speak at the Central European Brewers Conference, and had a chance to get caught up on the beer scenes in the region. The countries there have very diverse brewing backgrounds, from the Czechia, with local intact traditions dating back centuries, to …

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Creating the Holiday you Desire 12:40

11M ago12:40

12:40

It's holiday season, are you dreading it or are you excited. Join Tracy as she helps you create the holiday that you want, regardless of what that looks like. We often carry on traditions simply because they exist. In this epiosde we want you to challenge those traditions and maybe come up with some new ones. If you want to have a coaching session …

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Show 191: Is the Era of “Next Big Thing” Over? 1:05:13

12M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Not long ago, we received a very interesting email in the mailbag. It came from Pete Hoppins of Portland’s British-influenced brewery, Away Days. It was the length of a short article and came with a color-coded graph. The essence of the email boiled down to a pithy question he posed about the viability of small breweries today. Pete asked: “Do you …

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Audioblog: Singha Beer, Don't Ask No Questions 8:08

12M ago8:08

8:08

Audioblog: Singha Beer, Don't Ask No Questions by Jeff Alworth & Patrick EmersonBy Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

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Kindness 15:00

12M ago15:00

15:00

Join Meg and Tracy as they discuss how we can get a little more kindness into our life. How we can spread more kindness, be present to more kindness and make kindness something that is a year long activity, not just for the holidays. If you want to have a coaching session with either Meg or Tracy use this link: https://calendly.com/d/g6p-d8c-pvm…

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Show 190: Ryan Wagner and Megan Schwarz of Guinness Chicago 56:47

12M ago56:47

56:47

In September, Dublin's Guinness Brewery opened its second American site, this time in Chicago. Jeff went to the Windy City to check it out and while he was there, sat down with Ryan Wagner, who helped see the project over the finish line, and brewer Megan Schwarz.By Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

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Unwanted Change 28:38

12M ago28:38

28:38

What do you do when you are faced with unwanted change. The kind of change that is non negotiable, it has to happen because it is happening and you can't change it anyway. How do you deal with those emotions that rise up and make you feel disappointed, frustrated, maybe even angry. Meg i in the thick of unwanted change at the moment and she shares …

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Celebrating 150 30:57

1y ago30:57

30:57

Cue the Confetti!! Join Meg and Tracy as they celebrate 150 episodes of the podcast. Today they reflect on how they have grown and invite you to do the same thing. Most importantly they want to thank each and every one of you who listen to the podcast. Thank you for being with us on this amazing journey. We can't wait to see where the next 150 epis…

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Show 189: The Problem With Style 1:04:45

1y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

When we think of different beers, our minds almost immediately frame them in terms of “style.” IPAs and witbiers and Czech dark lagers: this is how we’ve come to understand beer. Today we get philosophical and ask the question: what if styles aren’t the only way to think about beer? What if, rather than illuminating something essential about beer, …

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Meditation Myths and How to Start 25:16

1y ago25:16

25:16

Do you know you only need 30 seconds to meditate. If you think meditation is sitting on a cushion in front of a candle humming then this episode is for you. Today we bust the myths around meditation. How movement is also apart of meditation and having a quiet mind is not necessary. If you want to have a coaching session with either Meg or Tracy use…

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Choosing Compassion in Polarized Conversations 20:11

1y ago20:11

20:11

Meg and Tracy dive into a difficult topic in this weeks episode. We talk about polorized conversation and we hope that it can help anyone out there who is experiencing difficult emotions and they don't know how to navigate them. We do not talk about world events or provide political opinion but rather provide options for yourself when you are in a …

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Show 188: The Business of Hops with Max Coleman 1:06:11

1y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Today we are joined by hop grower Max Coleman for a special edition of Beeronomics. Hops are a very unusual crop, sold only to a single industry for one purpose. How does this business relationship work? We’re going to ask Max how he knows which hops to grow and how many, and how the market for hops works.Photo: Max enveloped by a field of Mosaic h…

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Interview with Lianne The Spiritual Shiftworker 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

In this weeks episode I interview Lianne McAughey. Lianne is a Police Officer currently working in the investigation unit. We discuss what it is like to be a Shiftworker. Lianne also has a podcast and was recently featured in LA Weekly for her podcast. She helps debunk the myths of meditation for us to create a practice that is unique for you. Lian…

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Audioblog: Pumpkin Ales Are Fun — And They’re Making a Quiet Return 5:11

1y ago5:11

5:11

Several years ago, beer experienced its “tulip mania” moment in the form of a pumpkin ale bubble. Many of those were bad—but that was the breweries’ fault, not the style’s. These should function like fun autumnal rituals. The new crop may bring you back.By Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

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Your Mental Health An Interview with Sarah Rose 26:20

1y ago26:20

26:20

We have a special gues on today's podcast. We would like to introduce you to Sarah Rose. She is a life coach and a mental health advocate. Sarah shares her story with Tracy and they discuss why mental health should be given the same arena as physical health. Sarah has thousands of hours logged as a life coach and her expertise is second to none. If…

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Show 187: Autumnal Beeronomics 1:05:12

1y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Today we are pulling out our green eyeshades and squinting at some data—it’s another episode of Beeronomics. Our intrepid economist is going to walk us through some numbers. Inflation, draft numbers, taprooms—we’re digging deep so you don’t have to.Cover photo: Midjourney (prompt: beer economics) Beer Tasting: Buoy Festbier…

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Asking for Help 11:45

1y ago11:45

11:45

How hard is it for you to ask for Help? What are you missing out on when you don't ask for help? In today's episode Tracy dives into why she finds it so hard to ask for help. Childhood teachings and watching other people shapes our experiences and our beliefs. Listen in and see how you can learn to easily ask for help. If you want to have a coachin…

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Who Are You 14:16

1y ago14:16

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When someone asks you, tell me about you, how do you answer? Do you tell them what you do for a living? Do you tell them you have a partner or kids or that your single? Do you tell them your hobbies? We are so much more than all of that. Join Tracy as she guides you through discovering your story and discovering who you are. If you want to have a c…

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Show 186: The Hop Harvest 56:47

1y ago56:47

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For the second year in a row, we have decamped to Loyal Legion, a local pub that reliably has one of the best selections of fresh hop beers in town. As we sit here and turn our tongues green, we’re going to discuss the hop harvest. Patrick and Jeff went down to Coleman Farms a few weeks back to witness it, and we’re going to walk you through the pr…

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The Ebb and Flow of Friendships 16:14

1y ago16:14

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Join Tracy and Meg in this conversation about friendships. This was brought about because Tracy spoke to a work friend that she had not been in touch with pre pandemic. It's a reflection on friendships how they come into our life how they leave our lives and how we are not taught this as children. Not all friendships will be permanent. Grab a coffe…

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Audioblog: Fresh Hop Beer Report 7:05

1y ago7:05

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After screwing around on the margins for a while, this week I really plunged into the fresh hop marketplace. What I've discovered has been both unusual and enlightening. Here's an early-season report.By Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

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Podcast Extra: Special, "We're Not Dead" Announcement 1:06

1y ago1:06

1:06

We're not dead and neither is the podcast. Bear with us, kind and forgiving listeners.By Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

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Healthy Habit Hacks 19:55

1y ago19:55

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In this episode we discuss how hypnosis is beoming more main stream and how Tracy is using it for her sleep problems. Meg shares how she has flipped the switch on how she feels about working out her body and the difference it makes in her life. If you want to have a conversation with either Tracy or Meg use this link https://calendly.com/d/g6p-d8c-…

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Managing Disappointment 16:25

1y ago16:25

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How do you manage disappointment? What do you do with that emotion that is uncomfortable? In today's episode Tracy is in the thick of disappointment. She tells you how she feels and Megs discussed what to do about it. Megs talks about the difference in the approach to ruminating with a friend and having a coach to help you with these life experienc…

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Managing and Resolving Conflict 16:30

1y ago16:30

16:30

Conflict can be such a great opportunity, but most of us don't take the opportunity it presents. Instead when we have a difficult conversation or even a conversation that ends up with yelling and feelings hurt we generally walk away and just simply feel bad. In this episode Meg and Tracy explore how to get the benefits out of these conflicts and ho…

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How to Shift Into Abundance 14:33

1y ago14:33

14:33

Do you ever feel sometimes, there just isin't enough? Enough money, love, connection, friendship, it could be anything. Statements about lack. Sometimes when we are feeling this way its really hard to see what else might be in existence for us. Where abundance might be available to us. In this episode Meg and Tracy show you how to move into more ab…

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Show 185: Austria – More Märzen, Less Vienna Lager 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

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As everyone knows, the three great lager-brewing regions are Bavaria, Bohemia, and Austria. Wait, Austria? Sure it was famous in the last century for Vienna lager, but what has it done lately? We have Franz Hofer on the show today to answer this very question. Franz splits his year between Oklahoma and Vienna and writes about the lager-lands on his…

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EI Is it Really Important 7:02

1+ y ago7:02

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What is EI? Is it better than IQ? Discover how emotional intelligence can be cultivated in this podcast. Discover why IQ tests are not the end all be all and how they can be influenced. And as always if you want to try coaching reach out to us at hello@emersonscoaching.comBy Tracy & Megan Emerson

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Pod Extra! Fireside Chat: Fireside Chat: How to Succeed in Beer Without Selling IPAs 1:18:51

1+ y ago1:18:51

1:18:51

In their latest Fireside Chat, Breakside Brewery's Ben Edmunds and Beervana's Jeff Alworth speak with three brewers whose breweries do not make hoppy ales. We wanted to hear why they chose this path, and what it entails. Because IPAs are overwhelmingly popular among craft beer drinkers, these breweries have had to create interest in other types of …

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Rise and Thrive Unleashiing the Power of Resilience 13:50

1+ y ago13:50

13:50

Have you ever stopped and considered what resilience actually means? What is it? Are we born with it? How do you become resilient? In this episode Tracy dives into what resilience is, and more importantly how to develop it. If you need help developing resiliency reach out to Tracy or Meg at hello@emersonscoaching.com…

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Show 184: What We Did on our Summer Vacations 1:10:01

1+ y ago1:10:01

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We have an unusual transcontinental edition of the Beervana Show for you today. We thought it would be fun to compare and contrast our summer vacation destinations. I’ve been in Maine for a couple weeks and Jeff took a trip to Oklahoma. We both visited breweries, drank some beer, and we will give our full report.…

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The Cost of Distraction 15:06

1+ y ago15:06

15:06

How much does distraction cost? Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever wondered how much it is costing you personally every time you pick up your phone, especially when you are in the middle of something else. Hae you wondered the cost of distraction to your relationships? In this episode Tracy talks about distraction and provides some great…

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Embracing The Art of Appreciation 16:55

1+ y ago16:55

16:55

What do you appreciate in your life, or in your surroundings? What is it that makes you take the time to notice the good things? Do you have a journal that you write in? Do you make it a daily habit to appreciate? Another word for appreciation is gratitude. In this episode Tracy shares how to stop and smell the roses and all the reasons you need to…

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Show 183: Special Slimmed-down Vacation Mailbag Episode, aka Bratvana 48:21

1+ y ago48:21

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Both Jeff and I are about to go on excursions out of the state and away from our microphones, so today we’re doing the one, time-sensitive task left to us: addressing your mailbag comments and questions.Illustration courtesy Midjourney. Prompt: drinking beer on holiday in the sunshineBy Jeff Alworth & Patrick Emerson

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Making Decisions UGH!! 13:30

1+ y ago13:30

13:30

How do you make decisions? Do you make lists? Do you dwell over making decisions? Do you make decisions fast? In this episode Tracy discusses some of the ways in which she has hacked her decision making skills and how you can make decisions from authority and clarity.By Tracy & Megan Emerson

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Fear Learning to be in Control 9:28

1+ y ago9:28

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Fear is apart of our lives. It's not going away and we need it for survival, so its a very useful emotion. But it also derails us. In this episode Tracy shares a talk she did with a group on fear and how to use it and be in control.By Tracy & Megan Emerson

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Show 182: Making of a Classic - Pliny the Elder 1:07:15

1+ y ago1:07:15

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Nearly a quarter century ago, veteran brewer Vinnie Cilurzo brewed a one-off double IPA at Russian River Brewing for a local festival. It would become a regular, bearing the somewhat obscure name of a Roman naturalist—Pliny the Elder. Pliny pretty soon became a cult phenomenon and ultimately the brewery’s calling card. But what makes it special—wha…

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Do You Trust Yourself With Time 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

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This episode is all about Time. How do you work with it and how you defiine it. Tracy is a self confessed time management junkie. She gives you some awesome ideas on how to start working with systems. Meg is a rebel when it comes to calendars and lists. She gives you amazing ideas on how to get it done without the so called traditional systems. If …

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Redifining Rest and Self Care 18:27

1+ y ago18:27

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There is a lot of buzz out there about self care. Exactly what is it? We believe its different for everyone. It could be a spa day but most often rest can be defined by what makes you feel good. It could be working out, or cooking a great meal. Megs list of self care is very different to Tracy's. Listen in and you will get practical ideas on how to…

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Show 181: The Judgment of Lents (Lager Tasting Finals!) 1:04:38

1+ y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

In 1976, a blind tasting of Chardonnays known as the Judgment of Paris changed the wine world forever. Today, in this podcast, we offer you no less an earth-shattering blind tasting, the Judgment of Lents. That’s right, it’s part two of our mass market lager blind tasting, held in a luxurious conference room at Zoiglhaus in the Lents neighborhood o…

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Paternal Mental Health; Stephen's story & becoming a new dad 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

Megs is joined by a special guest, her husband, Stephen. They discuss mental health for new dad's and Stephen opens up about his own experience and struggles. This episode contains tips and practical tools to start your own recovery in mental health.By Tracy & Megan Emerson

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Pod Extra: Setting the Record Straight on How IPAs Came to Be 1:29:49

1+ y ago1:29:49

1:29:49

A Breakside-Beervana Fireside Chat. How did the American IPA tradition start? Are West Coast beers just about the bitter? Did hazies change everything? What did West Coast breweries take from the east—and how much did East Coast breweries crib from the west? Are there actually two different traditions? Just one? Dozens? American brewers, in reinven…

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Positive Thinking Without Toxic Positivity 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

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The positive thinking movement has been around since the days of the Stoics. It's not a movement that has just begun in the last 20 years. Meg and Tracy explore what the positve thinking movement is for them and provide you with real actionable things to do to start shifting your thoughts. Everything begins with a thought. But it is not about white…

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Show 180: The Great Mass Market Lager Taste-off (Part 1) 1:02:56

1+ y ago1:02:56

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Today we have a very special show, along with a special guest. In Show 180, we kick off a two-part taste off of … are you ready? … mass market lagers! While connoisseurs eschew these beers because they have slight and occasionally objectionable flavor profiles, they constitute the vast majority of beers sold in the world. We have an international l…

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How to Succeed in Your Goals from an Energetic Coaching Perspective 12:09

1+ y ago12:09

12:09

We are into the last half of the year. How are those goals going that you made in January? Are they out the window? Do you need a reset? If so don't despair and don't worry, we got you. In this episode we talk about the reset and how to reconnect with your why and the energy needed to support your goal. As always if you need help just reach out to …

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Introduction to Life Coaching 22:47

1+ y ago22:47

22:47

Have you ever wondered what life coaching is? Tracy and Meg talk about how they were introduced to life coaching. It was a time in thier life when their relationship was at an all time low. They talk about what its like to be a client and a coach and how coaching is so good for your mental health. If you want to give coaching a try reach out to the…

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Show 179: Where Have All The Belgians Gone? 1:07:59

1+ y ago1:07:59

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In our last show, we delved into the strange, wonderful tale of Belgian witbier. But that story was really just the first chapter in a wave of Belgian-inspired beers and breweries that got going thanks to witbier’s success. For more than a decade and a half, Belgian beer seemed to be growing in popularity, but then it cratered. Now it’s very diffic…

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How to Strengthen Your Intuition 13:06

1+ y ago13:06

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Learn how to strengthen and connect with your intuition. We explain what it is and what it isin't. Learn the language of intuition so you can trust yourself. Meg works with her clients on intuition, if you are interested in learning more or finding out how to strengthen that connection reach out to her at hello@emersonscoaching.com…

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