Walk the Way

About this episode

The episode features a conversation about personal growth and discovery through a non-traditional educational approach.

Season 3 opens with a powerful conversation rooted in the quote that begins every English 101 semester: “ As you walk upon the way, the way appears.” Monica and Mason talk with former student Mo Cataland about how her “way” unfolded in class through her independent project, Breaking the Boulder —a podcast exploring addiction, stigma, and the science of recovery. Mo shares how the non-traditional approach of the ENGL 101 Experiment helped her discover her own style and voice, tools she now carries into her other courses and beyond. This episode sets the tone for the season, exploring how new paths take shape only as we begin to walk them.

People in this episode

Hosts: Monica Mankin, Mason

Guest: Mo Cataland

Topics covered

• addiction
• stigma
• science of recovery
• independent projects
• personal growth
• education

Keywords

• English 101
• podcast
• addiction recovery
• personal voice
• education
• independent project

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Breaking the Boulder

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