All Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tara's Tao- Ep. 9 The Holocaust never ended!

Tara’s Tao - Ep. 8 EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique aka Tapping)

Katrina (Turner) Ferguson what an amazing, talented, open woman! We talk all things music, nursing, and cancer.

I chat to the talented Noeleen McAfee all things beauty, makeup, and mental health.

Ep. 7- Tara's Tao - World Mental Health Week and the pillars of holistic health.

I have a lovely, informative chat with Kinesiologist Maria Mooney all things holistic health.

I chat to the very talented yet very humble musician Conor Mallon.

A young persons perspective on life- My 18 year old sister Erínn finally podcasts with me, yay!

Ep. 6 Tara's Tao- Welcome Back after a wavy summer.

Ep. 5 Tara’s Tao- Triggers! What do YOU need to look at in your life for healing?

Ep. 4 Tara’s Tao- Purpose! Don’t wait for a cancer diagnosis to get curious about your life dharma.

I chat to Kevin McGowan, a local tour guide with a passion to keep our Irish heritage alive.

Ep. 3 Tara’s Tao. Earthly Healing Energy for all!

Ep. 2 Tara’s Tao- Listen to your Body. Tune in with your body to hear it’s subtle whispers, so you don’t have to hear it SCREAM.

Ep. 1 Tara’s Tao- Balance after Cancer. I talk life, relationships, nature, health.

I chat with Andy Lofthouse about ditching the 9 to 5 to pursue your dreams.

“We are slowly killing the planet” says Environmental Planner Cliona Gormley.

Ciara McLaughlin shares her story of being diagnosed with Myotonic Dystrophy and Autism in adulthood

I chat with fellow brain cancer warrior Ciara Barber from Wee Care Packages.

I chat with local farm girl Joanna O’Neill about Ambition versus Reality in a raw debrief of our mental health.

I chat to Shannon Traphagen, host of Game on Glio, about all things brain cancer.

Joan Burns- What an inspiring woman! 70 years young, enjoying work, travel, and making others smile.

I chat with the inspiring Ted Talk speaker Brianna McAteer about our relationship with food.

3 of 3 John and I Scratch the Surface of Glioblastoma and life after cancer.

2 of 3 John Ralph Scratches the Surface of host Tara’s turbulent early adulthood.

1 of 3 Full disclosure on the life behind the voice:Switching roles, John Ralph interviews host Tara

I chat to Owen Turner about getting involved with the Moyle Community First Responders.

Two cancer survivors come together in resonance- I chat with Cancer Health Coach Yan Huang about life before and after cancer; although our diagnoses are different, we have so many similarities.

I chat to the inspiring John Ralph who decided in his 30’s to move abroad and try something new!

I chat to Shauna Corr, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Master about this groundbreaking healing.

Uplifting, inspirational chat with Deirdre Maguire, who has "never been younger, fitter, or happier". I resonate so much with Deirdre's story and hope you are inspired to bring more positivity in.

I chat to local Power-Lifting Competitor Lauren about how finding this passion changed everything.

I chat with Simon Byrne owner of Oz Standard Coffee about how his idea became reality.

A beautiful, open conversation with mum of three and founder of Adam’s Camp NI, Grainne Ashe.

I chat to the beautiful owner of ‘Evolve with Samara’ about what our image really says about us.

I chat with Yvonne, Conscious Parent Coach, about changing the narrative on relationships with kids.

I chat with the beautiful soul Ciara O’Malley about all things healing.

Sarah AKA FarmGirlGoesVegan shares her story from Dairy Farmer to Advocator/Educator for Veganism.

My brother Caolán, Ecologist and farmer, tells me his hopes for a realistic, balanced future.

Barrie Morgan opens up about the reality of battling cyclical depression and the importance of hope.

Two years on from life-threatening brain surgery, I chat with Monica Curran, my neuro-nurse bestie.

I have an open chat with Mum (diagnosed with MS in 2009) about the ups and downs of our illnesses.

Natasha Majella reveals how she channeled homesickness into creating a successful children’s book.

I chat with Lizzie McGreevy about her love for Majestic Iceland.

Join me (and Stephen.. last 30mins) on my long-winded memoir of my recent trip to beautiful Greece.

I catchup with Elizabeth Murphy, a fellow wanderluster to find out all about Drama Therapy.

I catchup with old colleagues Lisa and Katherine about their passion for cold water swimming.

I chat with Julie Mulvaney from Helpful histories about her other big passion: Disney!

I chat with Amy Doyle about our shared experience of volunteering in South India.

I chat with Brona Alexander about Travel, Nursing in the Caribbean, and Overcoming Fear.

I chat with Laura Farren about her dreamy trip to Africa where you can have three holidays in one!

Starting 2022, getting excited to travel again! Just Scratching the Surface with Tara Mccaughan.

Round Up episode of Season One

Scratching the Surface of optimum health and nutrition with OMS Nutritionist Sam Josephs.

Scratching the Surface of fitness, exercise, and necessary recovery with holistic therapist Claire.

Scratching the Surface of why yoga and movement can be so healing.

Scratching the Surface of the importance of the great outdoors, especially in these uncertain times.

Scratching the Surface of how these uncertain times are affecting our students.

Scratching the Surface of how these uncertain times are effecting our teenagers.

Scratching the Surface of the benefits of massage and other holistic treatments with Jade McCormick

Scratching the Surface of the healing benefits of Reflexology with Jenny Morris.

Scratching the Surface of how we can tune into our intuition and heal OURSELVES with Leigh Telford.

Scratching the Surface of how these uncertain times have affected children's mental health.

Scratching the Surface of using the worlds PUREST essential oils with Christine Russell.

Scratching the Surface of the History of Mental Health with Julie Mulvaney from Helpful Histories.

Scratching the Surface of managing mental health during these uncertain times with Jack Sheehan.

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