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Oct. 16, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide

Monday! Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio - https://linktr.ee/thetragedyacademypodcast Summary: On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a…

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Oct. 14, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio - https://bit.ly/3qXodt5 Summary: On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory…

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Oct. 13, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide

On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with plus-friendly businesses.

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Oct. 12, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio - https://bit.ly/3qXodt5 Summary: On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio - https://bit.ly/3qXodt5 Summary: On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Connect with National Plus Guide

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Janet talks about a project she co-founded called National Plus Guide. It is a directory that conne

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Janet reveals the Lack of safety for plus-sized women, especially online. She gives the example of

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Janet shares some practices she puts in place to navigate life without too much negativity. She con

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Janet comments on the role mental health plays in fitness. She states that although she is happy fo

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Janet shares what better representation looks like for her. She lists the importance of seeing peop

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Jay points out the internalized shame that comes with the stereotypes of fat people; often, people

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Jay and Janet discuss the media’s obsession with diet culture and the fit vs. fat stigma. Janet poi

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 11, 2021

Throughout her 41 years of life, Janet has been every size there is and has experienced different t

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory that connects people with…

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Oct. 10, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio - https://linktr.ee/thetragedyacademypodcast Summary: On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory…

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Oct. 8, 2021

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide

Episode 98: Janet Conroy-Quirk - National Plus Guide - Link in Bio - https://linktr.ee/thetragedyacademypodcast Summary: On this installment of the Tragedy Academy, writer, actor, and speaker Janet Conroy Quirk is in the studio. Janet is an advocate for the plus-sized community and is co-founder of National Plus Size, a directory…

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Oct. 7, 2021

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me https://bit.ly/3qXodt5 Key Points: 💡 Inspiration for Fuck It: Why Not Me ⚕️ Life as a person diagnosed with Bipolar 😩 Managing stress 🧘 Working towards essential things and being mindful 😬 Animosity in the home Summary: Today on The Tragedy…

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Oct. 5, 2021

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me Key Points: 💡 Inspiration for Fuck It: Why Not Me ⚕️ Life as a person diagnosed with Bipolar 😩 Managing stress 🧘 Working towards essential things and being mindful 😬 Animosity in the home Summary: Today on The Tragedy Academy,…

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Oct. 4, 2021

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me https://bit.ly/3qXodt5 Key Points: 💡 Inspiration for Fuck It: Why Not Me ⚕️ Life as a person diagnosed with Bipolar 😩 Managing stress 🧘 Working towards essential things and being mindful 😬 Animosity in the home Summary: Today on The Tragedy…

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Oct. 4, 2021

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me

Ep 97: Ryan Cooper - F@#% It: Why Not Me https://bit.ly/3qXodt5 Key Points: 💡 Inspiration for Fuck It: Why Not Me ⚕️ Life as a person diagnosed with Bipolar 😩 Managing stress 🧘 Working towards essential things and being mindful 😬 Animosity in the home Summary: Today on The Tragedy…

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Oct. 4, 2021

”F#@k It: Why Not Me?” - A Journey of Perseverance with Ryan Cooper

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks sits down with entrepreneur and author Ryan Cooper as he shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity. Despite growing up with a bipolar mother and later being diagnosed with the same mental illness, Ryan persevered to become the successful…

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Oct. 4, 2021

Connect with Ryan

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com Today on The Tragedy Academy, I welcome Ryan Cooper, entrepreneur and author of the book Fuck It: Why Not Me. In this episode, Ryan wears his heart on his sleeve, walks us through the inspiration behind writing his book,…

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Oct. 4, 2021

Ryan admits to having no animosity towards his mom. Over the years, they have formed a stronger bon

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com Today on The Tragedy Academy, I welcome Ryan Cooper, entrepreneur and author of the book Fuck It: Why Not Me. In this episode, Ryan wears his heart on his sleeve, walks us through the inspiration behind writing his book,…

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Oct. 4, 2021

Ryan gives us a peek into his family life. He shares the moment of going from 100-0, having everyth

Listen to the full episode here: https://thetragedyacademy.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tragedy-academy/id1491958207 Spotify: https://thetragedyacademy.com Today on The Tragedy Academy, I welcome Ryan Cooper, entrepreneur and author of the book Fuck It: Why Not Me. In this episode, Ryan wears his heart on his sleeve, walks us through the inspiration behind writing his book,…

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