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The Real Deal Conversations

Megan Deal

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview show focused on mental health, relationships, leadership, work, and navigating major life challenges, typically featuring licensed helping professionals, coaches, and regional leaders with personal or professional expertise. PR agencies could credibly pitch counselors, clinicians, wellness experts, leadership coaches, and executives or athletes with grounded stories about resilience and personal growth; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible local and regional professionals rather than highly prominent national figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 60

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 755 subscribers

Instagram: 2.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ato@aroundtheozarks.com

tworley@mwfmarketing.fm

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Host

Megan Deal - Host who leads personal and professional conversations about mental health, relationships, work, leadership, and navigating life's challenges.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed mental health or wellness practitioners, medical professionals, coaches, and community or organizational leaders with relevant first-hand experience and practical expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Professional licensure or clinical credentials, Leadership of a team, organization, or practice, Specialized expertise in mental health, wellness, leadership, or life transitions, Compelling personal experience overcoming adversity

Recent Guest Discussions

Casey Woods - Leadership, Failure, Public Pressure, Adversity, Family, And Building A Strong Team Culture

Katie Gerwel - Perinatal And Postpartum Mood Disorders, Postpartum Anxiety And Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, Sleep, And Partner Support

Sara McCalley - Perimenopause, Hormones, Health Advocacy, Thyroid And Cortisol Support, Brain Fog, And Women's Health

Chasity Arnold - Life Transitions, Grief, Anxiety, Productivity, Identity, Habits, And Navigating Major Changes

John Perry - Failure, Hardship, Mindset, Negative Thoughts, Personal Significance, And Continual Improvement

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Real Deal Conversations
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Tony Ary: Why Traditional Workplace Leadership Is Broken

September 30, 2026

Ever feel like the modern workplace treats you more like a cog in a machine than an actual person? This week, Megan sits down with speaker, author, and workplace culture advocate Tony Ary to talk about his new book, From Human Doings to Human Beings. Tony challenges old-school corporate mentalities and makes the case for human-centered leadership across multi-generational teams. He breaks down the crucial difference between pushing people through external motivation versus inspiring them from...

Kendal Dingus: Walking Through Childhood Cancer with Courage and Hope

September 16, 2026

What do you do when a persistent toddler stomachache turns out to be a parent’s worst nightmare? This week, Megan is joined by Nixa dad Kendal Dingus for a deeply moving conversation about faith, resilience, and walking his son Thatcher through childhood cancer. Kendal walks us through the terrifying moment doctors discovered a five-inch tumor surrounding his 4-year-old’s aorta, leading to a diagnosis of stage four high-risk neuroblastoma and an immediate transfer to St. Jude Chil...

Casey Woods: Turning Failures into Stepping Stones and Handling Public Pressure

September 02, 2026

We often see head coaches on the sidelines under the Friday night lights, but what does it actually take to build a culture that survives public pressure, criticism, and constant change? This week, Megan is joined by Missouri State Football Head Coach Casey Woods for an authentic look at leadership, family, and what happens behind the title. Coach Woods shares his journey from sleeping on a dorm mattress and maxing out a credit card as a volunteer coach to leading a Division I progr...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Real Deal Conversations
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How do I get in touch with The Real Deal Conversations?

The Real Deal Conversations is hosted by Megan Deal. Its publicly listed emails are ato@aroundtheozarks.com and tworley@mwfmarketing.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Real Deal Conversations?

The publicly listed emails for The Real Deal Conversations: ato@aroundtheozarks.com and tworley@mwfmarketing.fm.

How many listeners does The Real Deal Conversations have?

Podseeker estimates The Real Deal Conversations reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Real Deal Conversations?

The Real Deal Conversations typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed mental health or wellness practitioners, medical professionals, coaches, and community or organizational leaders with relevant first-hand experience and practical expertise. Common among recent guests: Professional licensure or clinical credentials; Leadership of a team, organization, or practice; Specialized expertise in mental health, wellness, leadership, or life transitions. Recent guests include Casey Woods, Katie Gerwel, and Sara McCalley.

How hard is it to get booked on The Real Deal Conversations?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Real Deal Conversations cover?

Recent episodes cover Mental Health, Leadership, Relationships, Wellness, and Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ato@aroundtheozarks.com

tworley@mwfmarketing.fm

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