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Topics covered : Authenticity, people pleasing, boundaries, compromise, visualisation, freedom.
In this episode I speak to New York Times best-selling author, Sarah Knight.
With more than 3 million copies in print, Sarah Knight’s ‘No Fucks Given’ guides have been published in thirty-one languages worldwide and her TEDx Talk on "The Magic of Not Giving a Fuck" has over 10 million views.
In this conversation she talks us through how best to live an authentic and fulfilling life by embracing the power of saying NO and having boundaries.
And as is often the case with Ready to be Real chats, the language in this episode as you’d imagine, isn’t always suitable for young or sensitive ears so please be mindful as you listen.
* Her new book ‘Grow the F*ck Up: How to be an adult and get treated like one’ is out on the 4th of April.
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Topics covered : Patrick, historic and legendary; the myth of Síle and Sheela na Gigs.
Shelly Mooney is a historian and artist who lives in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their baby Ferdia and Lola their dog and she runs the brilliant Instagram page ‘Tales from the Wood’ which explores the history and mythology of Ireland.
And in this conversation she talks to us about St. Patrick, the man he was before the title of Saint was bestowed upon him.
But even more interesting than that, she talks to us about Síle and her connection to Patrick and the often misunderstood symbol of ‘Sheela na Gig’.
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Topics covered : Fertility, IVF, love, abnormalities, law in Ireland, disappointment, dilemma, termination, impact of covid restrictions, grief, loss, trauma, compassion, support, healing, acceptance.
In this episode I speak to salon owner and entrepreneur Anna Hosty.
Anna is married to Dave and they live in Galway with their daughter Henrietta who is 6 next month and their dog Ozzie.
She’s also the co-owner of hairdressing group ‘Yourells’ and co-founder of the hair supplement for Mums called ‘The Hair Vitamin Company’.
And as you’ll hear at the beginning of our chat, I have known Anna for a long time but what I didn’t know until recently was what she had been through personally.
In this conversation she shares her experience of fertility and motherhood which includes the IVF process; joy, loss and trauma.
She is a brave and wonderful person and I am so grateful that she trusted me to help her tell her story.
It's an episode that will challenge some of you and I ask you to park your judgement and open your heart and mind to what you’re about to hear as unless you’ve experienced the same, you have no idea how you’d respond.
I am so grateful to Anna for speaking so honestly about her experience and I know it’ll help a lot of you who listen.
Resources :
If you need to talk to someone, you can contact a Samaritan on Freephone 116 123 or email [email protected]
Or go to…
Mental health - HSE.ie
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Topics covered : Motherhood, loss of identity, finding yourself again, modelling, eating disorder, social media.
In this episode I speak to online sensation Louise Boyce, better known as Mama Still Got It.
Louise is a Mum of 3 who’s online content on motherhood is hilarious and her book Mama Still Got It is coming out on the 8th of June.
During our conversation we naturally speak about motherhood, the loss of identity that can often happen when becoming a mother…and finding yourself again, but we also talk about modelling, her struggles with an eating disorder early in her career, social media and her closeness to her sister.
Enjoy and let me know what you think, thanks!
Resources : Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
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Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing.
In this episode I speak to Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, activist and educator, the incredible Najwa Zebian.
Najwa being a guest on ‘Ready to be Real’ is a dream come true for me as she is someone I have long admired.
She grew up in a conservative Muslim household and writing helped her process and heal from past pain.
Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a wonderful way of simplifying complex topics.
In this conversation she speaks about being ‘wronged’ and how best to manage it, self-worth, gaslighting, the importance of boundaries and how to heal.
And at the end of the conversation, I ask her a question that has a profound impact on both of us.
This was without a doubt one of the most powerful conversations that I’ve ever had and you can find Najwa’s latest book ‘Trust Your Heart’ online and in audio form on her website Najwa Zebian | Author. Speaker. Creator | Author. Speaker. Creator
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Topics covered : Fertility, miscarriage, IVF process, fear, the power of words, motherhood, parental anxiety, shift in perspective, stage of life, acting, integrity.
In this episode I speak to actor and mother Caroline Morahan.
Caroline lives in LA with her husband Dáithí 0r Doc as he’s better known and their 2 kids, Rowan who’s 3 and Ava who’s 2.
They moved to LA 15 years ago and at the time she left a very successful TV in Ireland to pursue acting.
Last month when she was back in Dublin, we sat down and spoke about her path to motherhood, being a Mom, her career to date, her love of acting, the sage advice given to her by her own mother and how baby brain is real!
** This episode does not feature any medical guidance so please consult your doctor if you are looking for fertility advice.
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Topics covered : Army life, body boarding accident, incomplete quadriplegia, recovery, controlling the controllables, perspective, gratitude, mindfulness.
Billy Hedderman is married to Rita and they have 2 girls, Lana who’s 5.5 and Isobel who’s 3.5 and they live in Australia.
Originally from Cork, he served in the Irish Defence Forces for 13 years which included successfully completing the Army Ranger Selection Process when he was only 20.
And his greatest challenge came in the form of a body boarding accident on New Years Eve in 2014, in which he suffered immediate spinal cord damage, paralysing him from the neck down.
But within 7.5 months he had ran a 10k and not too long after that he returned to one of his passions which is skydiving!
This conversation is an amazing story of psychological resilience and determination when faced with a life changing quadriplegic diagnosis and I think you are going to take so much from it.
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Topics covered : Impressions, talent, hard work, brain tumour, health, relationship with his wife Fiona, learning, thinking ahead, manifesting, business savvy, tour.
It's Friday and time for another real chat, this time with impressionist Conor Moore aka Conor Moore (@conor_sketches) • Instagram photos and videos on Instagram.
We sat down a couple of weeks ago and he spoke about something he rarely if ever speaks about...finding out he had a brain tumour 10 years ago, something that changed his outlook forever.
In this conversation he also talks impressions and working with Tiger Woods, his work in Golf and Formula 1, his wife Fiona and he gives us his take on manifesting.
He lives in Dublin with his wife Fiona and they’re currently in the process of building their forever home in his home town of Mullingar.
And in the past 6.5 years he went from working in a call centre to being one of the most in demand entertainers on the scene right now.
And along with his career in entertainment he also invested in a bar in New York a few years ago called ‘The Westbury’.
He's sound, incredibly grounded and it was a joy to talk to him.
And wait until you hear his impression of Roy Keane on the Tommy Tiernan show, so good!
His tour started last night in the Olympia and for the last remaining tickets for his nationwide tour through February and early March, go to https://www.conorsketches.com/
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Topics covered : Imbolc and the symbolism and significance of Brigid.
In this episode, I speak to historian and artist Shelly Mooney who runs the brilliant Instagram page ‘Tales from the Wood’ which explores the history and mythology of Ireland.
She lives in the countryside in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their baby Ferdia and Lola their dog.
After several years of campaigning, St Brigid’s Day has finally become a public holiday in Ireland and it’s the first one to be named after a woman.
In this conversation Shelly talks about the ancient pagan festival heralding the beginning of Spring called ‘Imbolc’ and the significance of Brigid and her resurgence in recent times, including the story behind her cloak and the cross of St. Brigid.
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Topics covered : authenticity, self-worth, the power of play, fear, love, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, triggers, trauma, expectations, suicidal thoughts, purpose, forgiveness, change, personal responsibility, healing, being in flow.
Gerry Hussey otherwise known as 'The Soul Coach' is a performance psychologist who has been working in the fields of health and performance for almost twenty years.
He and his wife Miriam are the founders of wellness platform ‘Soul Space’ and along with their wonderful children, Elijah who’s a toddler and their baby girl Bethany, they split their time between Ireland and Portugal and I’m proud to call them my friends.
I spoke to both of them back in 2019 at the very beginning of Ready to be Real and recently I sat down with Gerry and had this heart opening conversation.
In it, he shares some of his darkest times with us and explains how used his past trauma to step into his power, he talks non-negotiables, triggers and the impact that a letter can have on someone.
He gives us so much to think about for the year ahead and I hope you take as much from it as I did.
Gerry’s book is ‘Awaken Your Power Within’ and it’s a powerful read. Another book mentioned during the conversation is ‘Man's Search For Meaning’ by Victor Frankl.
Gerry's questions to ask yourself :
Who am I?
What do I stand for?
What do I believe in?
What does the greatest version of me look like?
And if I truly loved myself, if I didn't worry about what other people thought and I backed myself, what would I do?
Am I being honest?
Am I being truthful?
Am I listening to my heart?
Am I stepping in the direction of my dreams?
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Topics covered : The Law of Attraction, taking action, letting go, inner critic, inner cheerleader, victimhood, gratitude, self-talk, beliefs, power of intention, change, difficulty, ah-ha moments, persistence, growth, transformation, awareness, awakening.
I’m back with a brand-new episode and I speak to author, musician and wellness guru, Dr Joe. Vitale.
Once homeless, Joe is now one of the world’s best known personal development experts and was also one of the main contributors on the hit movie ‘The Secret’.
He's written over 80 books and in this conversation, we talk about The Law of Attraction and how important taking action is to achieve our goals, the beliefs we have about ourselves and how they impact us in our lives and he also gives great advice on how best to navigate challenging times too.
Dr. Joe will be one of the speakers at the Pendulum Summit in the Convention centre in Dublin on the 25th and 26th of January and there are some tickets still available, go to…
Tickets - PendulumSummit
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Topics covered : Sexual confidence, connection, shame, blame, self-pleasure, communication, fantasies, desire, dirty talk, sex toys, orgasm.
This episode with holistic sex educator Jenny Keane was a big hit with listeners in 2022 which is why I am sharing it again.
She talks about sexual confidence, the importance of connection, self-pleasure, shame, blame and dirty talk.
She also answers your questions on fantasises, sex toys and she gives us a fascinating insight into orgasm too.
She’s so knowledgeable and great craic and as you’d imagine this is a conversation for adult ears only, so something to be mindful of as you listen.
I loved it and I think you will too.
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Topics covered : Anxiety, the inner critic, anorexia, bulimia, attempted suicide, cancer diagnosis, baking, starting a business, success, wellbeing.
2022 was a massive year for Una Leonard.
She turned 30 on Christmas day and she used to joke to her family and say...
"I’ll have a cookbook before I’m 30!"
...and she did exactly that!
Her book 'Sweet Therapy – The Joy of Baking' released this September.
We sat down and chatted in June this year and the episode was released 3 months later.
It was one of the most powerful conversations I've ever had on the podcast, not alone this year but since Ready to be Real started in 2019.
And I've re-released the episode today.
She has come such a long way since her darkest days and even since our conversation this summer...and it's fantastic to see her thrive.
Her wonderful Mam recently got some great news too so this Christmas really has been a time to celebrate in the Leonard household.
This is what I said at the time of it's release....
Una Leonard is the owner and founder of 2210 Patisserie, a very successful bakery business and she has a gorgeous, upbeat personality that at one point, hid a deep unhappiness.
In this conversation we get a beautiful insight into her relationship with her Mam, the bond she also had with her Granny, fondly known as Dotie; and how baking and opening up her bakery, ultimately became her saviour.
I learnt so much from listening to her….about the power our words can have on children in particular, and how our attitude to food can impact those around us.
It was one of the most moving conversations I have ever had and I’m so grateful to Una for her willingness to speak about such difficult times in her life and I know she’ll help so many who’ll listen.
But it’s an extremely challenging listen at times as we don’t shy away from the reality of her experience of attempted suicide, so please be aware before you play it.
Resources :
Bodywhys
Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
Pieta
Pieta | Preventing Suicide and Self Harm
Samaritans
Samaritans Ireland
Book: Sweet Therapy – The Joy of Baking
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Topics covered : Meditation, fears, regrets, acceptance, death, present moment awareness, compassion.
I hope you’re having a lovely Christmas break and I’ll be back with a brand new episode on the 13th of January but over the coming weeks I’m going to re-release some episodes that resonated with listeners.
Starting with this one…with Brother Richard Hendrick.
Brother Richard has been a priest-friar for over 20 years and during the Covid 19 pandemic he wrote a poem called ‘Lockdown’ which went viral.
In this conversation he gives us a fascinating insight into the life of a monk, he explains the difference between having purpose in life and finding meaning, he speaks of Celtic spirituality, the power of apologising…and death, in the most beautiful way.
It’s an episode that will make you reflect on your own life and hopefully enrich it, as it has for me.
Book mentions:
‘Still Points – A guide to living the mindful, meditative way’
‘The Top Five Regrets of The Dying’ by Bronnie Ware
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Topics covered : Failure, faith, religion, awareness, meditation, death, compassion, love.
In this episode I speak to author, playwright, podcaster, poet and all-round wonderful human being, Michael Harding.
Michael is someone I’ve wanted to speak to for years and I’m so happy to be releasing this episode in time for the Christmas break.
In this enlightening conversation we talk about his love of religion, the power of failure and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
His latest book ‘All the things left unsaid – confessions of love and regret’ is a stunning collection of letters he wrote for the people who deeply affected him over the years and it’s available now in all good bookshops.
He's charmingly self-deprecating, reflective and his voice is one I could listen to forever.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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Topics covered : Boundaries, the power of NO, core values, toxic relationships, gaslighting, red flags, people pleasing, narcissism, inner work, breaking a negative cycle of behaviour, positive change.
In this episode I speak to life coach Jennifer Davy, about boundaries.
Jennifer is married to Wayne and they have two boys Oliver who’s 8 and Freddie who’s 5 and they live in County Waterford.
And in this conversation she breaks down what a boundary is and how to implement one, how to manage toxic relationships and how to spot gaslighting.
Hopefully it might help you to navigate the often tricky Christmas period with friends and family.
Some questions to ask yourself -
What does a boundary look like for me?
What are my core values, what matters to me?
What am I no longer going to tolerate?
What actions can I take that will protect my energy?
You can find Jennifer on Instagram…
Intuitive Life Coach for Women | Jennifer (@wellbeingwarrior.ie) • Instagram photos and videos
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Topics covered : Space, childhood dreams, possessions, freedom, starting over.
In this episode I speak to engineer, scientist, writer and performer, Niamh Shaw who is dedicating her life to fulfilling a 40 year old dream – to become an Irish space explorer on a real life mission.
Today, she divides her time between Strasbourg, home of the International Space University, Ireland and the US, where she is building up contacts in the space community.
You’ll find her on Instagram @dr_niamh_shaw and her book ‘Dream Big: An Irishwoman's Space Odyssey’ is available in all good book shops.
She is absolutely lovely and so inspiring and it’s an episode that will make you think and hopefully encourage you to follow your dreams.
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Topics covered : Drug use, teenage pregnancy, motherhood, death, grief, further education, stereotyping, privilege, creativity, authenticity, philosophy, visualisation, Miriam Margolyes.
Senator Lynn Ruane is my guest this week.
She lives in Killinarden in Tallaght with her two daughters, Jordanne who’s 22 and Jaelynne who’s 15.
And in this conversation she talks about her childhood; experimenting with drugs from the age of 12, finding out she was pregnant at 15 and how a community education initiative called ‘An Cosán’ developed by Katherine Zappone and the late Ann Louise Gilligan helped her massively in life.
She’s been a senator for 6 years now and recently completed a masters in creative writing and she was the dream to chat to.
She cares deeply, she’s inquisitive, authentic and refreshingly honest and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
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Topics covered : Living without money, social media/technology, sustainability, being in flow, climate change, economy, marketing, community, vasectomy and toilets!
Originally from Donegal, Mark made a life changing decision to give up money entirely in 2008 and he lived completely without it for 3 years.
He's the author of four books including ‘The Moneyless Man’ and ‘The Way Home; Tales from a Life without technology’.
And this conversation is a fascinating insight into his life and the reasons why he decided on such a radical life change.
We talk about living sustainability and in tune with the seasons and why he decided to get a vasectomy when he was only 30!
It's an episode that will make you think about your own life and perhaps encourage us all, to make some positive changes.
Book mention -
‘The Shock Doctrine’ by Naomi Klein
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In this bonus episode I speak to international numerologist Gráinne Tyndall about 1111.
It’s being released on Friday the 11th of November, the day that my baby girl Clíodhna turns one so obviously it means a lot to me personally, but I asked Grainne to share her thoughts on 1111.
If you’d like a personal reading with Gráinne, feel free to reach out to her.
HOME - Numbers 4 Success
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