It’s In the Experience

Beyond the Adventure: The Business of Experiential Education

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Aaron Funnell, executive director of Outward Bound Hong Kong, for a conversation about the business realities of delivering e

Building Confidence, Character, and Connection: A Theory of Change in Action

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Suzanne Wolf of Girl Guides of Canada to discuss how the organization is using a theory of change to better measure and commu

Connecting Students to Science Through Experience

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Dr. Justin Hougham of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah Luther of Escuela Verde, Brad Bessler of the University of W

Beyond the Headlines: Making Smart Decisions About Student Travel

In this episode of It's In The Experience, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Dave Dennis, founder and executive director of Cornerstone Safety Group, for a conversation about m

What If Failure Isn’t Real? Rethinking Outcomes and Growth

Welcome to Season 4 of It's In The Experience! This season, the podcast theme is "What's Up With..?" and each episode will dive deeper into a specific topic within Experi

Better Together: Bridging Research and Practice Through Collaboration

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley is joined by Curt Davidson, Ph.D., President of Alpenglow Education, and Kathy Rohn, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in the Education Depart

Adventure with Purpose: Supporting Youth Through Experiential Learning

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley talks with Caitlin McCormick Small, Executive Director and CEO of Project Adventure, and Laura MacDonald, Education & Training Senior

The Power of Co-Leadership: Strengthening Experiential Learning Through Collaboration

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Bre Haapala and Dan Joyal, co-executive directors of Pathfinder, about their paths into experiential education and the

Collaborating for Change: Building an Adventure Therapy Certificate Program

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Patrick McMillion, core faculty in Counseling and Counselor Education and co-coordinator of the Adventure Therapy Certi

Mental Health and Risk Management in Experiential Education

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley talks with Margaret Kelso and Teresa Jennings, LCSW, from Cornerstone Safety Group. They share their journeys in experiential educatio

Teaching Conservation: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Nature

Host Sherry Bagley welcomes Mike Bingley, Director of Education at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, for an inspiring conversation about connecting people to nature throu

Relationship First: Building Lasting Collaborations in Experiential Education

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Jake Jacobs, executive director of Camp Henry, and Andrew Bobilya, professor and program director at the Outdoor Educat

Cultural Compass: How Project Venture Guides the Next Generation

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley is joined by Mac Hall, M.A., and Heather Yazzie Campbell of Project Venture, an evidence-based, positive youth development program tha

Collaborative Growth: Building Connection Through Curiosity and Compassion

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley is joined by Maurie Lung and Gary Stauffer for an in-depth conversation on their lifelong work in experiential education and adventure

Transformational Leadership, Wellness, and the Heart of Experiential Education

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley chats with Mary Breunig, PhD, and Terry Williams PhD, exploring the evolving landscape of experiential education. Terry shares insight

Award-Winning Wisdom: Building a Career in Experiential Education

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley chats with Jen Stanchfield and Rick Curtis—two longtime leaders in the field—about the experiences, mentors, and meaningful books that

Building Meaningful Collaborations in Experiential Education

In our season 3 premiere episode, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Callie Auman, assistant director for challenge course and team building at UNC Charlotte, and Robyn Handley-

Bridging Continents: Insights from the AEE APAC Conference 2025 in Hong Kong

In this special crossover episode, host Sherry Bagley and Phil Brown, host of Vertical Playpen, discuss their experiences at the AEE Conference in Hong Kong. They explore

The Future of Adventure Therapy: Certification, Professionalization and Growth

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Nick Magle-Haberek, co-owner of Adventure Therapist LLC and owner at Movemental Wellbeing, and Patrick McMillion, facul

Building Connections and Careers: The Impact of Regional Conferences

Host Sherry Bagley is joined by Christy Brodeur, Youth Learning Coordinator at Project Adventure, and Elyse Norton, Senior Coordinator of Youth and Adult Learning Program