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Meet Man-Man! He’s a horse who loves to read. Man-Man and his best friend Caitlin invite kids like you into The Story Stables to share a book with them, and learn a little bit about life on the farm for horses and people.

About The Show

The Story Stables is a podcast created for early readers by North Carolina Public Radio. The show celebrates words and stories, bringing books to life with the help of sounds, music and the voices of children who read to Man-Man the miniature horse.

About Man-Man

Man-Man is a miniature horse who can’t resist a good story. Every day he finds a friend to read a book with him, and teaches them a little bit about what it’s like to live on a farm. In addition to books, Man-Man loves carrots and horsing around with his bestie Caitlin. He does not love when people confuse him for a pony.

About Caitlin

Caitlin Gooch is the human host of The Story Stables. Caitlin is a cowgirl, mother, writer and the founder of Saddle Up And Read, a nonprofit program committed to encouraging youth literacy based in Wendell, NC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from East Carolina University, where she was able to put academic context to the social cycle of systemic racial inequality. While working with youth in her community, Caitlin was exposed to the educational disparities plaguing communities of color and decided to take action, starting with the literacy gap. Leading with equestrian culture, her first passion, Caitlin uses her horses to incentivize reading, making it more fun!

Production Credits

Caitlin Gooch, host
 Lindsay Foster Thomas, executive producer
 Stacia Brown, producer
 Charlie Shelton-Ormond, producer
 Jenni Lawson, technical engineer
 Sean Roux, recording engineer
 Rissi Palmer, theme music composer
 Charnel Hunter, logo artist

Thanks to G Yamazawa, Nnenna Freelon, The Gooch Family, our community of kid readers and all of the incredible authors who allow us to share their work with young readers and listeners.

Interested in having your child or book be a part of The Story Stables? Email podcasts@wunc.org.

The Very Veggie Silly Stories podcast is led by hosts Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber. Each episode features a montage of hilarious, original stories, surprise special guests and classic hit songs like God is Bigger than the Boogeyman. The episodes are chock full of biblical lessons, silliness and fun – all coming together into a compelling story that will keep kids listening to the very end.

The Real Happy Mom Podcast is for busy working moms who feel overwhelmed before the week even starts.

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If your Mondays feel heavy, your to-do list never seems to end, and you’re constantly trying to “catch up,” you’re in the right place.

Each week, host Toni-Ann Mayembe helps you understand why your weeks fall apart — and how simple weekly decisions can change everything. Through honest conversations, real-life examples, and practical resets, you’ll learn how to plan your week in a way that feels realistic, flexible, and calm.

This isn’t about doing more, being more, or chasing motivation.

 It’s about deciding what actually matters — before the chaos hits.

If you want calmer Mondays, lighter weeks, and a planning routine that works in real life, this podcast will feel like a deep breath.

Welcome to the Real Happy Mom Podcast.

Learn more: www.realhappymom.com

On paper? You’re crushing it.

But your body’s telling a different story: fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and a burnout you just can’t seem to shake.

Welcome to Alive & Well—the podcast for high-achieving women ready to burnout-proof their lives by rewiring their nervous system for clarity, energy, productivity, and ease.

I’m your host, Michelle Grosser, Esq.—trial attorney turned nervous system strategist, wife, mom, and entrepreneur (x3).

After burning out hard trying to do it all, I discovered the missing piece: nervous system regulation. 

Now I help ambitious, high-capacity women like you build a life that’s sustainable and successful—where your nervous system becomes your superpower, not your saboteur.

Around here, you’ll learn:

✔️  Burnout-proof systems for time management and productivity

✔️  Science-backed tools for nervous system and emotional regulation

✔️  Somatic practices that help you stay grounded & calm under pressure

✔️  Faith-rooted wisdom for leading from overflow—not overdrive

✔️  Boundaries that protect your purpose—not just your calendar

✔️  Sustainable strategies for stress management, presence, and work-life balance

It’s time to break the burnout cycle, reclaim your well-being, and lead with the kind of peace that doesn’t cost your ambition.

Hit follow and start your path to living Alive & Well. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.