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Bridges Burned is a podcast hosted by Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot that shines a light on the realities women face in the workforce with sharp wit and unflinching honesty. They explore the challenges women in any field experience from media to military and everything in between!



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Megan and Amy are back! In this episode we chat about what we're learned in 2025, what we're leaving behind and what we hope for in the New Year, the year of the horse. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Risen Diva

The Risen Diva

2025-11-0454:38

In this candid and inspiring conversation, broadcasting legend Erin Davis opens up about her remarkable career in radio — a journey filled with both triumphs and trials. From breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry to facing personal and professional challenges head-on, Erin shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. With honesty, humour, and heart, she reflects on what it takes to stay authentic in the spotlight, navigate life’s unexpected turns, and rise above adversity with grace and resilience. Join Erin as she looks back on a career that not only shaped Canadian media but also inspired generations of women to find their voice — on the air and beyond. More about Erin Davis: Erin Davis is a beloved Canadian broadcaster, author, and speaker best known for her three-decade career as the morning voice of Toronto’s CHFI radio. A trailblazer for women in media, Erin built a loyal following with her warmth, wit, and authenticity. Beyond her success on air, she has openly shared her personal journey through loss, resilience, and reinvention, inspiring audiences across the country. Today, Erin continues to connect with listeners through her writing, podcasts, and speaking engagements, offering wisdom and hope drawn from a lifetime behind the mic and beyond it https://www.erindavis.com/category/erins-journals/ https://www.facebook.com/erindavispage/ https://www.instagram.com/erindawndavis/ https://www.youtube.com/@therealerindavis gracefullyandfrankly.com. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mirror Talk With Moya

Mirror Talk With Moya

2025-10-2859:08

Former Morning Show Host, Moya Farrell , joins us this week to reflect on her long career in radio and how being a woman in media can mess with your self esteem.  More about Moya Farrell: Moya Farrell is from Corner Brook, N.L, and moved to Halifax in the 1980s to be a morning show host for CHUM radio, which evolved into C100 FM. After an amazing 25 year career on C100, she hung up the headphones for good in 2017. https://www.instagram.com/moya1farrell/?hl=en Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball

2025-10-0753:41

This week, former news director, Courtney Amirault joins Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot to chat about the bridges she's burned, alcoholism in the industry and shining a light on the mental toll reporting the news can have. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keep Calm And Carry On

Keep Calm And Carry On

2025-09-2349:28

For the first time, former morning show radio host, Natalie Fournier, shares her story with Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot about what happened with her male co host and the aftermath of it all. Warning: this episode contains stories of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised Connect with us: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Raining Trolls

It's Raining Trolls

2025-09-1638:38

Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot sit down with iconic meteorologist, Cindy Day. They chat about the weather, how she deals with online bullying and what it's like being a woman meteorologist. More About Cindy Day: Cindy Day is one of Canada’s top meteorologists and the most trusted source for weather in the Maritimes. She began her career with Environment Canada as a public and aviation pilot briefer at the MacDonald Cartier Airport in Ottawa. Her valuable experience spans more than 30 years in radio, television, and print in the Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canadian markets. She has extensive experience writing and producing weather segments and reporting on climate issues. Her passion for weather lore inspired her to write her first book, “Grandma Says” – a Canadian best-seller. Follow Cindy Day https://cindyday.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/cindyweather/ Connect with us: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠ ⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lighting The Fire

Lighting The Fire

2025-09-0742:09

Former broadcasters and media personalities Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot kick off their first episode with a discussion about their careers and why they are no longer radio hosts. Follow along with Amy Chabot and Megan Edwards: https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/ Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Megan and Amy explore the transformative power of intuition and recognizing subtle signals from the universe. They share personal stories of how trusting their gut feelings led to life-changing decisions, from unexpected job offers to psychic experiences. Learn how to tune into your inner voice, understand the deeper meaning behind coincidences, and embrace the mysterious guidance around you. Perfect for anyone seeking more magic and clarity in their life, this episode invites you to reconnect with the unseen forces guiding you every day. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Navigating Love, Self-Discovery, and Life Experiences: A Conversation on Dating in 2026 Join Megan and Amy as they dive into a candid and humorous discussion on relationships, self-healing, and life's unexpected twists. From Valentine’s Day adventures to wild dating stories—including prison romances!—this episode explores the complexities of love and self-awareness in today’s world. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unlock the truth about menopause and career in this eye-opening conversation with Cheryl. After a sudden mental breakdown and years of unspoken struggles, she reveals how body changes, workplace misunderstanding, and lack of support pushed her to a breaking point—and ultimately, empowerment. If you're a woman navigating midlife shifts, or a manager clueless about these realities, this episode is your essential guide to breaking silence and creating meaningful change. Imagine losing half an hour of memory at work, feeling misunderstood, or hiding menopause symptoms to avoid judgment—Cheryl's raw story exposes what many women endure quietly. She shares the pivotal moment when her body forced her to step back from management, not out of weakness, but self-preservation. Discover how hormone therapy transformed her quality of life, mood, sleep, and even sex drive, proving that understanding and support make all the difference. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Spicy Advocate

The Spicy Advocate

2026-02-0342:17

In this episode of Bridges Burned, Jenna Kedy, a 21-year-old disability advocate and founder of Hope by Heart, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic illness and advocating for healthcare reform. Jenna discusses her early experiences with advocacy, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the life-altering moment of surviving septic shock. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, the need for systemic change in healthcare, and the power of sharing personal stories to inspire others. Jenna's message is one of hope, resilience, and the belief that change is possible, even in the face of adversity. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Family, Burned!

Family, Burned!

2026-01-2749:28

Megan and Amy dive into the complexities of family dynamics, focusing on the challenges and decisions around burning bridges with family members. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes, societal expectations, and the impact of public figures like the Beckhams and the Royals. We discuss the importance of mental health, setting boundaries, and the generational shift in addressing family issues openly. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Megan and Amy chat with Sharlene MacDonald.  She shares her experiences in the funeral industry, highlighting challenges such as gender discrimination, wage gaps, and mental health struggles. She discusses her transition to working in a pet crematory, where she finds more satisfaction and a supportive work environment. The discussion also touches on the importance of standing up for oneself and the evolving landscape of work environments, especially for women. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unfiltered Updates

Unfiltered Updates

2026-01-1351:07

Are you a broken woman if you don't want marriage and children? This week, Megan and Amy chat about life changes, celebrating women's accomplishments and milestones. They also chat about how reputations can end a career. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mic Drop!

Mic Drop!

2025-11-2553:05

In our final episode of Season 1, Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot reflect on the stories, the women, and the moments that defined Bridges Burned. They also chat about some of their favourite moments and behind the scenes of working in radio. From truth-telling and lived experiences to the conversations the industry tries to avoid, this season has been raw, powerful, and deeply human. This may be the end of Season 1 — but the fire is far from out. Season 2 is coming. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Women in Media

Women in Media

2025-11-1835:54

This week, Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot chat with Sarah Burke, the powerhouse behind Women in Media. She talks about building a platform where women’s voices aren’t just heard… they’re amplified. From industry truths, to why she chose to bring us her podcast network, this episode is a full-circle moment for Bridges Burned. More about Sarah Burke:Sarah Burke, is the CEO and founder of the Women In Media Network. She’s been in the industry for fifteen years and realized there was a need for a platform where women’s voices come  first!Not only is she a CEO, she hosts the Women in Media podcast and is also the co-host/producer for the award winning Jann Arden podcast. https://www.sarahburke.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/@burketalks https://www.instagram.com/burketalks/?hl=en https://www.womeninmedia.network/ Connect with us: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Secrecy in the Newsroom

Secrecy in the Newsroom

2025-11-1101:11:17

Former News Anchor, Tamara Taggart, joins Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot to open up about what really happens behind the newsroom doors. From being suddenly fired to watching women get pitted against each other to people losing their jobs so others can move ahead. Tamara pulls back the curtain on the culture of silence in media. More about Tamara Taggart: Tamara Taggart is a community leader, activist, veteran broadcaster, cancer survivor, mother, and former candidate in the 2019 Canadian election. She served as the weekday anchor of CTV News at Six alongside Mike Killeen on CTV British Columbia in between 2010 and 2018. Tamara is the host for the Telus Talks with Tamara Taggart podcast series https://www.instagram.com/tamarataggart/?hl=en https://www.tamarataggart.com/ Connect with us: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former radio host, Tina Sapp joins Megan and Amy to discuss about being let go, right after having a baby and how her media experience helped her enter politics. More about Tina Sapp: Tina Sapp has two decades of experience as an on-air radio personality in both Canada and the United States. She also has entrepreneurial experience through her own voiceover studio and is a member of the Valley Women’s Business Network. Tina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Mass Communications from the University of Central Missouri. https://www.countyofkings.ca/government/council/profiles/District-8 https://www.christinasappington.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/Christina.Warmington/ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rose and Recaps

Rose and Recaps

2025-10-1459:59

Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot reflect on the first half of the season and the stories they've heard. From terrible managers to alcoholism to harassment and chat about the incredible women in media that endured it and what they've learned from them. Connect with us :⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unleash Your Voice

Unleash Your Voice

2025-09-3001:00:25

This week, Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot are joined by former National news anchor and morning show host, Priya Sam. She chats about her experience in the newsroom, in tech and how her media skills helped her build her own business. More about Priya Sam: https://priyasam.com/ https://www.instagram.com/priyasam/?hl=en Connect with us: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/?hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/?hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bridgesburnedpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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