Find partners
Think Possible: transforming lives through supported education

Think Possible: transforming lives through supported education

Hosted by National Learning Network

BusinessEducationInterviews guests

Episodes

10

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

At National Learning Network (NLN) we are on a mission to change the conversation around inclusive, supported education and level the playing field for those who need a little more support to reach their educational, career and personal goals.

Listen to episodes

10 recent
May 21, 202630 min

Quest Brain Injury Services

This episode focuses on the unique services offered through our Quest Brain Injury Services, which operate a bit differently to our other NLN services. They support clients who have sustained an acquired brain injury (ABI) in the West of Ireland and work with them in all aspects across their rehabilitation journey. The episode features two dedicated staff members, Fleur Colohan and Michelle Murray as well as two clients, Pat Coyne and Viv Brennan.

December 12, 202524 min

NLN Chats Crossover

This episode features the students from NLN Tullamore who host the NLN Chats podast, Eric, Drew, Aoife, Jack, Eva Jane and Jason, along with their instructor, Matheus.

September 17, 202521 min

College East

NLN College East is a new education and training hub in the heart of Dublin. It will be a merger of our Roslyn and Ballyfermot campuses.. Before the opening of our new campus, I spoke with Area Manager Paul Hodkinson and four current students who have made the move from NLN Ballyfermot down the road to the new centre. Since recording this podcast NLN College East celebrated its official opening on 17 September, 2025, welcoming students from all over Dublin to take the next step in their jounrey with the personalised support NLN offers.

May 28, 202515 min

NLN & Employment Supports

In this episode we hear from Edel McSorley, Operations Manager for Mr. Price, one of our longtime partners in supporting employment. We also hear from former NLN student, Cathal Devlin, who secured employment following his work placement with his local Dunnes Stores.

November 27, 202437 min

School Avoidance

In this episode we hear from NLN Psychologist, Jane Watson, on the issues of school avoidance and how NLN could be a great alternative to traditional education. We also hear from NLN student, Micheál O'Faolain, who left secondary school but has found success at NLN in more ways than one.

June 13, 202421 min

Roslyn Wellbeing

This episode shares the work of two NLN students from Roslyn's Wolfe Tone St campus in Dublin on an initiative they have started in their centre to spread positivity called Roslyn Wellbeing.

February 29, 202420 min

'Find Your People' NLN Hollyhill

In this episode we hear from the students who wrote and produced the theme tune for this podcast, Find Your People, and their instructors. They share their experience of the project and what the project and their centre means to them. You can watch the full video at NLN.ie under the 'About Us' page.

November 22, 202321 min

College Awareness Week

We hear from Val Real, Area Manager for NLN's Limerick and Clare centres. We discuss the student-focused supports and opportunities NLN has to offer during Ireland's National College Awareness Week.

April 12, 202326 min

Autism Supports through NLN

This episode highlights work of Cara Autism Support Services offered through our NLN Waterford Centre and two of our students with autism who attend NLN Tralee in Co. Kerry.

December 3, 202219 min

Hospitality Inc

The inaugural episode of National Learning Network's podcast, Think Possible, highlights one of the organisation's newer initiatives. Hospitality Inc. is a training course offered in Co. Mayo to assist people who may need additional support secure employment in the hospitality industry.

Is this your show?

Claim this listing to keep it up to date, reach guests who want to pitch you, and manage bookings with Guestify.

Claim this listing

More Business podcasts