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Episode 143 - My guest this week is the remarkable Sile Walsh. As a curious 11 year old that had dyslexia, Sile didn't learn the same as other students in her school, so She went to work in a kitchen to learn in a very different way. As a result Sile was leading a section of the kitchen by the age of 16 and it brought her on a journey of learning and development that now sees her specialising in leadership, development, coaching and psychology. An award winning international best-selling author - her new book - Inclusive Leadership: Navigating Organisational Complexity is an Amazon and Irish Times best seller. Sile is passionate about co-creating inclusive workplaces where organisations can be competitive and high-performing, great work gets done, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Sile is an inspiring voice in the diversity and inclusive leadership space.
You can find out more about her work through her website: https://www.silewalsh.com/
You can purchase her new book through: https://www.buythebook.ie/
Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silewalsh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silewalsh1/
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My guest this week is Deborah Jordan founder of Chuzeday, a platform built with a deep respect for time and freedom. After a serious illness in 2019, Deborah's perspective shifted and She envisioned an app that empowers solo business owners to take control of their work-life balance. She believes business should support your life - not consume it. This is Deborah's first ever podcast and She is passionate about supporting solo business owners. From a very young age Deborah was a carer for her Dad who had brain cancer, She said this thought her resilience and built a strong foundation for looking after others, including her clients. Being a third generation hair stylist, Deborah ran a busy salon, managing all aspects of the business and it stated to take its toll. In 2019, Deborah was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer and this had a huge impact on her business and her life. She needed flexibility and in creating Chuzeday, it offered her and her clients that and so much more. This is more than an app, it is a community. Check it out on http://www.chuzeday.com/
You can connect and follow Deborah on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chuzeday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChuzeSaaS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuzeday_official/
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The word Solstice comes from the Latin 'solstitium', meaning 'sun stands still', referring to the brief pause in the sun's journey before it begins to shift again. In this pause, we are invited to pause too. To breathe, to reflect and to honour both the light and the shadows that have shaped our paths. In Spiritual and energetic terms, the Summer Solstice is a celebration of the life force within and around us. It is the peak of the solar year, symbolising abundance, clarity, empowerment, growth and illumination. Just as nature is in full bloom, we too are asked: "
âWhat within me is ready to be fully seenâ?
âWhere am I ready to shine my light more brightlyâ?
âWhat is reaching its full expression in my lifeâ?
In a world that often rushes from one thing to the next, the Summer Solstice offers a gentle, powerful invitation to slow down and align with the Earthâs rhythms.
Honouring this time might look like:
Spending time in nature, soaking up sunlight with gratitude
Lighting a candle or fire to symbolise your inner light
Journaling or reflecting on your journey so far this year
Holding ceremony or meditation to release what no longer serves and to set new intentions
Celebrating with others - dancing, singing, sharing meals, laughing and embodying joy.
Most importantly, itâs a time to celebrate yourself, all the seeds that you have planted, the growth you have cultivated, and the light you have carried through challenges. It is a moment to remember that you, too, are a radiant expression of the Divine, and your presence matters deeply.
Enjoy my guided meditation and awaken your inner light.
Solstice Blessings
Sharon
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This week on The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast I am joined by the amazing Carol Look - a psychotherapist, Founding EFT Master, best-selling author international speaker and the creator of The Yes Code, her signature coaching method. She combines her traditional training as a psychotherapist with clinical hypnosis and advanced applications of EFT for unprecedented results with her clients. Such a wonderful conversation with Carol, her enthusiastic energy and vitality for life and her work is palpable, even through the screen. We spoke about how as practitioners, having a laser-like focus helps us to become better listeners, and in turn offer our clients the best strategies in helping to empower them to be their best selves. We spoke about how we sabotage our success and why. What EFT is and how it works. Why someone may resist practises that help them move forward.
Carol is a world-renowned presenter who has taught at The Omega Institute, Kripalu, The Eden Energy Fest, and the energy field's primary teaching conference. She has taught workshops all over the world and is a regularly featured energy medicine expert on leading global tele-summits. Her new book - The Yes Code - is a practical guide for those seeking to transform their lives one step at a time. Get access to the free video: The #1 Mistake People Make That Keeps Them STUCK! Along with powerful weekly abundance tips to make sure that you keep moving forward at
https://www.carollook.com/
Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carollook_eft/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-look-6066692/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolLookEFT
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Rachel Crowder joins me on The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast this week. She is a qualified Nutrition and Health Coach with a deeply personal mission: to help women reclaim their energy, reduce chronic symptoms, and feel in control of their healthâthrough gut-focused, whole-body nutrition. Her passion for this work is rooted in lived experience. Growing up as a young carer for her mother, who battled rheumatoid arthritis and related health challenges, Rachel saw first-hand how chronic illness can affect every part of a womanâs lifeâand ripple through her family. With a long history of autoimmune conditions, heart disease, cancer, and stroke in her family, prevention and vitality became more than a passionâit became her purpose.
After 20 years in the retail industry, Rachel retrained in nutrition and health coaching. Her journey deepened when her husband endured over a decade of unresolved digestive issues. It wasnât until Rachel discovered the power of gut health that everything changed. Through functional nutrition principles and root-cause strategies, his symptoms were finally resolved. Today, Rachel helps womenâespecially those navigating arthritis, autoimmune conditions, and hormone shiftsâtake back their health using practical, personalised nutrition and lifestyle changes. She believes that chronic illness doesnât have to be your storyâand your body has more healing potential than you think. Rachel also gives you the top 5 foods that will benefit you each day, simple yet effective additions that will benefit your mind and body. Rachel is trying to not only educate her clients through her 12 week program, but also the medical profession who can help to support your well-being alongside conventional medicine. She will also be speaking to the Irish Nursing Association on nutrition and gut health. To find out more about Rachel, please visit her website: https://www.rachelcrowdernutrition.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcrowdernutrition/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-crowder-nutrition/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554638722856 This podcast is proudly partnered with: https://intothewestadventures.com/ For more information on Sharon's work as a Wellness Coach, please visit her website: https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com/
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A wonderful conversation on my podcast today with Eoghan Roe from Claremorris, Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland. Eoghan is a teacher, fitness coach and breathwork facilitator in training. He founded Run, Walk, Talk which is a free social event aimed at combating loneliness by bringing people together. Eoghan shared how even though he is only 28, he had found himself feeling isolated from others in the past and struggled with a sense of connection. He realised the importance of connection to our overall well-being. He feels there is a real need for authentic connection in our communities and being able to communicate in a safe and supportive space. Stepping into the unknown can be uncomfortable, but once you do, you realise you have the courage to do new things - exactly what Eoghan did when he created his first event a few months ago. Eoghan has learned through breathwork training that he can anchor himself into the present moment and honour his emotions without getting stuck in them which showed up as tension in his body. He has a deep passion for deepening his connection to himself and others through the practise, and offering support to others in the future. Join Eoghan in his next RUN, WALK, TALK event: Sunday - 22nd June at 9.30am in The Land of the Giants, Claremorris. Everyone is welcome. You can find out more and connect with Eoghan: https://www.instagram.com/eoghanroecoaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoghan-roe-43718b294/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eoghanroecoaching
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eoghanroecoaching
This is a special episode as it is Men's Health Week - helping to raise awareness about men's mental health issues and encourage them to prioritise their well-being. For more information please go to https://mhfi.org/
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Mohan Ranga Rao joined me this week on the podcast to share a beautiful conversation about how his life was forever changed by the birth and loss of his daughter, Yogita. He talks about how his life before Yogita's arrival and the moment he knew She was blind at only 4 days old, his life shattered. Mohan began a not just a medical journey but an emotional and existential one. He had to unlearn everything he thought he knew about strength, masculinity, and in the raw, unfiltered love of a Father who could not 'fix' his child. His first book: Inner Trek: A reluctant Pilgrim's Journey to Tibet was born of an unexpected calling. What began as a physical journey - a trek through the Himalayas, became a profound spiritual reckoning. The book is a reflection of that awakening, resonating with readers searching for meaning beyond the material world. His new book: Myopia: A Father's Journey into Love, Loss and Sight Beyond Vision, is not just a story of grief - it is a meditation on love stripped of all conditions, on pain as a force of transformation, on the kind of sight that only comes when the world as you know it disappears. Myopia does not offer easy resolutions or cliches about healing. It is raw, unflinching and honest about what it means to love deeply and lose completely. Mohan founded Amopia - a philosophy and community that helps individuals see suffering not as an enemy, but as a guide. Amopia blends science, spirituality and personal resilience into a framework for growth, offering courses, workshops and a community for those ready to engage with suffering as a path to wisdom.
Find out more here: https://www.amopia.co/community
Find Mohan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohanrangarao/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mohan.rangarao.39
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohan_ranga_rao/
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Joining me on The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast this week is Tracy Holmes, Mother of three and wife to Andrew, who live in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. In her book - Raising Resilience, Tracy shares her profound journey through the trials of motherhood, matrescence, and the mental health challenges She faced when her twin boys were separated during their first year. In this beautiful conversation, Tracy shares openly about the premature birth of her twins and the diagnosis of Down Syndrome for one of the boys affected her. Through her raw, honest and emotionally charged memoir published by Orla Kelly Publishing, Tracy reveals the profound emotional depth of personal growth she experienced by redefining motherhood and discovering resilience by embracing vulnerabilities. This conversation and her book offer valuable insights for other women facing similar challenges, providing inspiration and support in their journeys.
You can connect to Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebrosandme/ You can buy her book from: https://www.buythebook.ie/product/raising-resilience/ This podcast is proudly partnered with https://intothewestadventures.com/ To connect with Sharon or find out more about her own books and work please visit her website: https://sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com/
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In this deeply moving episode, Charlie Ryder shares his powerful journey of healing from a chaotic childhood shaped by his father's alcoholism. As he sought understanding and forgiveness, Charlie found strength in a community of young people affected by similar experiences. He opens up about caring for his mother in her final years, how her unconditional love shaped the man he is today, and how creativityâthrough writing, poetry, and songâbecame a path to healing. Charlie also speaks about his time in prison following an anti-racism protest and how that experience led him to support others in custody, offering hope and the possibility of forgiveness. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and the enduring power of love.
Connect with Charlie through: https://www.instagram.com/windsweptandinteresting1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-ryder-41198130/ https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ryder.585
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Jade Horton joins me this week in a deeply emotional episode - please note that issues we discuss may be triggering - such as Child loss, domestic abuse & sexual violence.
Jade shares the trauma of a terrible fire that took place in her home on the 10th December 2020 when She lost both her children, Sienna 7 and Isaac 3. As a result of jumping 30 feet from the burning house, Jade endured horrific injuries that led to her a near death experience. In hospital, She was told She would never walk again and She underwent several operations and spent 4 week in intensive care. Jade didn't accept this and went onto to help her body heal holistically and She took her first steps after just 12 weeks. Everything She did to heal was to honour her beautiful children and She now helps other bereaved parents through her beautiful work.
To find out more about Jade, you can connect with her through: https://www.instagram.com/merkaba_holistics/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093417107223
https://www.youtube.com/ âš@MerkabaHolisticsâ©
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-horton-2b6490105/
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This week I sit down with Byddi Lee - Author, Screenwriter & Playwright from Armagh in Ireland. Byddi just launched her latest book - Barren - the story of a grieving woman who communicates with her miscarried child's spirit to uncover an Ancient Irish woman's struggle to survive during a climate catastrophe. In writing this book, Byddi has drawn on her own personal experience with baby loss and infertility, as well as her academic background in Environmental Biology. The historical narrative is based on the scientifically documented Hekla 4 Icelandic volcanic eruption in 2354 BC, which She studied while working in the Paleoecology Department in Queen's University in Belfast. With its dual timeline and sharp social commentary - Barren explores the complexities of identify and family roles entangled with motherhood and legacy, critiquing how we live and our relationship with the earth. It combines intimate, personal struggles with sweeping narratives of societal change to shed light on and hold a mirror to ancient and modern environmental crises. It gives a voice to women who aren't mothers for whatever reason, a growing population yet a silent and underrepresented community in today's society and literature in general. Byddi says "Writing the book has helped me on my healing journey and I hope that it also helps others to heal too" Join her for her Dublin Book Launch on 14th May in the https://irishwriterscentre.ie/
Check out her latest book and all her other work through her website: https://byddilee.com/ or https://www.buythebook.ie/product/barren/ Find her on social media: https://www.instagram.com/byddilee/ https://www.facebook.com/byddi https://www.linkedin.com/in/byddilee/ A special mention to Frances McKenna's artwork for the cover of Barren, find more about her work here https://www.francesmckennairishart.com/ This podcast is proudly partnered with https://intothewestadventures.com/
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Caolan Kelly joins me this week to share his story of feeling stuck and unfulfilled in his life and work. I loved Caolanâs passion and energy for how he is living his life now and helping others to reach their full potential. He has faced his own challenges in life, but through them he has become even more resilient and even took on the challenge of walking along across Europe - over 1600km to raise awareness for a Mental Health and the supports that are available to all.
After earning his MSc in BioEngineering and spending years in the corporate world, He realised he was chasing the wrong dream. He took a leap - ditching the 9-5 to build his own personal brand. In just 10 months he built an engaged audience of 15K across platforms using the power of storytelling. Now he helps businesses to master the untapped potential through his StorySelling framework - teaching you how to turn your story into your most powerful asset, build industry authority and win clients. He is on a mission to help 500 plus businesses capitalise on this rare window of opportunity. How can your origin story connect? What is our why? What was the defining moment you created or started your business? How can you inspire others? Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? What is your vision? How can you connect with your audience on a deeper level?
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Let Caolan guide you - Contact him today! https://www.instagram.com/kelly_caolan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caolankelly55/ https://www.youtube.com/ âš@CaolanKellyâ© This podcast is proudly partnered with https://intothewestadventures.com/
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Find out more about AlisonIn this inspiring episode, Iâm joined by the high-energy and deeply insightful Alison Kelly â affectionately known as The Enter-Trainer â whose mission is to help people create careers that align with their values, aspirations, and authentic selves. With a rich background in Human Resources, recruitment, and quality managementâŠ
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A beautiful conversation with my guest this week Eilish O'Rourke, like many of us, Eilish had experienced anxiety throughout her life. She started to look after herself and it led her to mindfulness and Reiki, she is now offering the same to others in a harmonious fusion to elevate self-awareness and foster profound healing. Her mission is to support ladies who are ready to break the cycle of only existing, allowing them to feel love, joy, fun and peace in their hearts and minds. The peace certainly flows from Eilish's energy as we share our experiences. She has taken a new step in her career direction and has recently taken to the stage to speak, she offers classes in person and online, as well as Reiki sessions in person and distantly. You can find Eilish on
Facebook Sensing Moments Mindfulness
Instagram Sensing_Moments Eilish O'Rourke | LinkedIn
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My guest this week is Brenda Cormican, a business coach who empowers wellness professionals to build thriving, scalable businesses with purpose and impact. After spending over a decade in the hospitality industry, a career she eventually outgrew, she found herself feeling stuck and uncertain about her next steps. The birth of her first child in 2021 became a turning point, inspiring her to create a business that aligned with her passion and values. Now Brenda helps others do the same - through her signature ELEVATE program - turning their expertise and passion into profitable, fullfilling business. Through her strategic, hands-on-coaching, she guides wellness entrepreneurs to gain clarity, build confidence, and implement the right structures for long-term success.
You can find out more about her work through her website https://brendacormicanbusinesscoach.com
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My guest this week is Gina Dermody - Director of Adolessence, a beyond Psychotherapy clinic that specialises in support adolescents and families. As a child, Adolescent & Family Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, Gina leads a team of three therapists who provide therapy to adolescents, parents, adults and couples. Established in 2011,the clinic is located in Tuam, Co. Galway, and serves the local community, surrounding schools, the greater Connacht region, and offers online services to clients in other areas.
In this episode Gina talks about what anxiety is and how it may show up in our children's lives and what we can do about it as parents. Anxiety is something to be understood.
The development of the adolescent's brain and the changes in their behaviours that parents can understand what is normal and what is temporary.
The impact of social media on our young people and how as parents we need to be the gatekeepers of their safety by keeping the lines of communication open.
To learn more about Gina's work and the Conference she has organised on the 8th April in Galway for parents and professionals to help you understand your teenagers more, please visit her website: https://www.adolessence.ie
Connect with Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adolessenceandbeyond/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adolessenceandbeyond/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Adolessencetuam
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In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I sit down with the incredible Ruth Owen, a woman whose life has been woven with experiences of adoption, adventure, loss, and transformation. I first connected with Ruth through a heartfelt LinkedIn post she shared about the devastating loss of her 22-year-old daughter, Charlotte, just six months ago. Her words resonated with over 141,000 people, reflecting a universal longing for community, connection, and belonging.
Ruthâs journey began with adoption at just 16 days old, shaping the trajectory of her life in ways she could never have imagined. From working in radio and television, an expedition to Antarctica, becoming a certified Mindvalley trainer, and coaching others in confidence and personal growth, Ruth has embraced life with an adventurous spirit. But alongside the highs, she has faced deep sorrow and needed time to reconnect with herself. Now, she returns with renewed purpose, ready to bring more magic into the world.
Ruthâs infectious enthusiasm and wisdom will leave you feeling uplifted, motivated, and reminded that even in lifeâs darkest moments, there is always the potential for new beginnings.
Tune in for a conversation filled with heart, hope, and the power of true connection.
To connect with Ruth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthowenspeaker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthowen.coach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthowen.coach/
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In this episode, Iâm joined by the incredible Calodagh McCumiskey from Wexford, Ireland. We first connected through LinkedIn and immediately resonated with each other on both a personal and professional level.
Calodagh has lived a truly global life, growing up in different countries before dedicating 14 years to aid work, leading teams and managing projects in high-stress environments following man-made and natural disasters. Her time in crisis zones shaped her practical, results-driven approach to wellbeing, but the transition back to everyday life was not immediate.
After returning to Ireland, it took her several years to process everything she had experienced during her aid work across the world. To reconnect with herself, she turned to meditation, mindfulness, and the power of being present, allowing her to grow deeper roots and find acceptance. This journey led her into the field of personal development, where she now integrates the 12 key pillars of wellbeingâphysical, mental, emotional, spiritual, creative, financial, community, relationships, work, digital, purpose, and environmentâensuring a holistic and impactful experience tailored to each personâs needs.
This deep understanding of whole-person wellbeing is why Calodagh and I felt so aligned, and together, we have created a transformative programme:
đż The Wellness Blueprint â Live Online Event | Saturday, April 12th đż
This event is designed to help you create a personalised wellness plan, with actionable tools for mindfulness, vitality, and growthâhelping you find clarity, balance, and motivation in your life.
Join us for this powerful conversation, and donât miss the chance to be part of The Wellness Blueprintâyour path to a healthier, more fulfilled life. đhttps://sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com/workshops/2025/4/12/the-wellness-blueprint-online-workshop
To find out more about Calodagh's work please visit: https://spiritualearth.com/ https://innerrhythm.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritualearth1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calodagh-mccumiskey-mb-faibf-1b02a522/
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My guest this week is Trevor O'Donoghue from Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland -Photographer & co- founder of Focus on Happiness.
Trevor talks about growing up under the fear of his life being cut short due to his cystic fibrosis - which had taken his Sister Karen when She was only 12 years of age. He grew up in a family that were grieving and believed the same fate awaited him.
He speaks about his anxiety and fear as a child, not being able to focus at school and he didn't form friendships very easily. Discovering photography changed his life and he found ways to express his creativity, look at life from a different perspective and saying yes to every opportunity.
Trevor created a life where is present, fully alive and exploring new ways to be creative in his life and in his work as a photographer. One of those ways is in his community - Focus on Happiness which he and his fiancee Ciara started together and it grew in huge numbers during the pandemic. They now have a growing global community that offers picture challenges, mindful check ins, workshops, a supportive community plus online and offline meetups.
The community focuses on:
Growth and reflecting in fun and creative ways.
Use picture-taking as a simple mindfulness & meditation practise.
Use social media & smart devices in healthier ways.
Join a tribe of like-minded people with positive intentions.
Trevor says "photography is not just about cameras, it is art, psychology, light, composition and storytelling."
To find out more about Trevor please connect to him on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-o-donoghue/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonhappiness.ie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fohap/
Website: https://www.focusonhappiness.ie
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with 43 year old Sean Blake from Dublin, Ireland, as he bravely shares his lived experience of recovering from anorexia. Sean takes us through his journeyâhow it all began with running, strict food choices, and pushing himself to the limits, both physically and mentally. Trapped in a cycle of self-punishment, he eventually opened up to his wife, Edel, leading him to seek support from his GP, therapist, and eventually St. Patrick's Mental Health Services.
Sean speaks openly about his time as an inpatient, the surrender of control, and the deep realisation that he was not alone. He found healing through group therapy, where he learned to cultivate self-compassion and understand that his eating disorder was a symptom of deeper struggles, dating back to childhood anxiety and low self-worth.
Today, Sean is a passionate advocate for mental health and eating disorder awareness. He has shared his story through the RTĂ documentary "Anorexia, My Family and Me", social media, and various mental health platforms, including Shine See Change, Voice Platform, BodyWhys Media Panel, and St. Patrick's SUAS Council. His mission is clear: to fight stigma, normalise conversations around mental health, and remind others that recovery is possible.
Join us for this honest, insightful, and deeply inspiring conversation. đ
đ§ Listen now and be part of the movement to break the silence around mental health.
Connect to Sean on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seanblake80/
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