BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn

"You need to be training in your 50s for your 60s."

This week's episode is a little different - and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

I'd been following Frank Murphy online for quite some time before inviting him onto the podcast. His videos are practical, encouraging and full of simple advice about staying healthy as we age. What I wasn't expecting was the story behind the man.

Frank is a longevity fitness coach, former Taekwondo World Champion, Tai Chi instructor and lifelong student of movement. But this conversation goes far beyond exercise.

We talk about growing up in Cork, the environments that shape us, the impact of violence and rejection, how one life-changing assault led him into martial arts, and why his passion today is helping people stay strong, mobile and independent as they age.

At 70 years old, Frank is still training, still learning and still proving that ageing doesn't have to mean slowing down.

This is a conversation about resilience, curiosity, purpose, movement and making the small daily choices that shape our future.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in Cork in the 1950s and 60s
The power of environment and community
"Crab mentality" and why people resist change
Working as a carpenter and navigating drinking culture
A violent assault that changed the course of his life
Discovering Taekwondo and becoming a champion
The role revenge played in his early motivation
Why success isn't about money
Self-worth, authenticity and comparison culture
Living and working in the UK during the Troubles
Why wellness is more than fitness
Strength training, mobility and ageing well
Building independence as we get older
The importance of staying curious and continuing to learn
His philosophy: Stay Strong, Eat Well & Move Better

You can find Frank here: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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“This is me. If you don't like it, here it is. I'm not changing.”

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, suicide, grief and mental health.

This week's guest is someone who embodies resilience, authenticity and the courage to start again.

I'm joined by Lisa Lawless - content creator, entrepreneur, podcast host, wife, mother and the voice behind Bras Off and Breathe. Through her work, Lisa encourages women to let go of what no longer serves them, embrace who they truly are, and live with more freedom, confidence and joy.

In this deeply honest conversation, Lisa shares her journey through domestic abuse, grief, menopause, entrepreneurship and self-discovery. We talk about the devastating loss of her brother, the healing power of community, and why showing up authentically online has become such an important part of her mission.

This episode is ultimately about courage - the courage to leave, to begin again, to grieve, and to finally become yourself.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in Dublin as one of five siblings
Leaving school at 16 and becoming self-employed
Starting her first business in fashion
Surviving an abusive and controlling relationship
The moment she knew she had to leave
Meeting her husband and building a life together
Entrepreneurship, childcare and family businesses
Losing her brother to suicide
Grief, counselling and navigating loss
Menopause and feeling unseen
Why she started Lisa's Vistas
Social media, authenticity and belonging
Learning to stop people-pleasing
The importance of showing women what's real
Her plans for the Bras Off and Breathe podcast and future projects

You can find Lisa here: Instagram | TikTok | Listen to Bras Off and Breathe on all major podcast platforms including Acast and Spotify | Email
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health struggles and pornography addiction.

What happens when the version of yourself the world ‘loves’… isn’t really you?

This week on BeBelle, Sian sits down with wellness coach and retreat facilitator Gavin Meenan for one of the most raw and powerful conversations of the season.

From childhood bullying and deep sensitivity to addiction, shame, performance and self-hatred, Gavin opens up about the years he spent hiding behind a carefully constructed persona - becoming the “funny”, “confident” and “entertaining” version of himself that he thought people would accept.
But beneath it all was someone struggling deeply.

Gavin shares the life-changing moments that forced him to confront who he really was, including a tragic car accident at 18, addiction, public humiliation, fatherhood, therapy, and the healing journey that eventually brought him back to himself.

In this episode:
Growing up highly sensitive and being bullied throughout school
Creating a “fake” personality to feel accepted
Why vulnerability felt dangerous
The pressure of performing masculinity
Addiction, shame and using alcohol to numb pain
The tragic car accident that changed everything
Fatherhood, self-worth and losing his identity
Public exposure, humiliation and rebuilding himself
Therapy, healing and learning to stop hiding
Why suffering can become the doorway to transformation

You can find Gavin here: Website | Instagram | TikTok
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I was like, I’ll just start it. Why not?”

This week, I’m joined by Siobhan Lam - founder of April and the Bear and judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year - for a conversation about creativity, business, motherhood and trusting yourself enough to take the leap.

Siobhan opens up about growing up between London and Kildare, feeling different as a mixed-race child in Ireland, meeting her husband at 17, leaving a banking job she hated, trying acting in London, and eventually building one of Ireland’s most-loved interiors brands after renovating their first fixer-upper home.

We also chat about entrepreneurship, perfectionism, juggling motherhood and business, Home of the Year, remembering Hugh Wallace, and why your home should reflect you - not trends or other people’s opinions.

This conversation is warm, honest, funny and deeply inspiring.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up between London and Kildare
Feeling different as a mixed-race child in Ireland
Leaving a banking career that didn’t feel right
Trying acting in London
Working in fashion buying at Arnotts
Renovating their first home
Starting April and the Bear
Motherhood and entrepreneurship
Joining Home of the Year
Why your home should feel like you
“What’s the worst that can happen?”

You can find Siobhan here: Website | Instagram | April and the Bear IG
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“This is the boldest thing I’ve ever done .”

This week, I’m joined by Laura O’Mahony - and this conversation felt like sitting down with someone who tells the truth about life exactly as it is.

Laura is an actor, comedian, writer, and the host of the award-winning Red Raw Podcast. You might know her from The Young Offenders, Bridget and Eamonn, Republic of Telly, or her regular appearances on RTÉ’s Today - but behind the humour is someone with a huge amount of emotional depth, honesty, and self-awareness.

In this episode, we talk about everything from feeling out of place in college, navigating the entertainment industry, and becoming a mother, to burnout, identity shifts, people pleasing, and the pressure women feel to constantly “do it all.”

Laura speaks so openly about motherhood and how it changed her priorities, her relationship with herself, and even her definition of success. We also talk about social media, loneliness, creativity, ambition, and why learning how to slow down can sometimes be the hardest thing of all.

This conversation is funny, chaotic, vulnerable, and deeply relatable in all the best ways.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in Cork and always feeling creative
Studying drama and feeling out of place in college
Comedy, acting & finding confidence through performance
Difficult experiences in theatre training
The entertainment industry and rejection
Becoming a mother and identity changes
Burnout, overwhelm & trying to do everything
Starting Instagram during motherhood & loneliness
Social media, connection & community
Learning to slow down and let go of perfectionism
Parenting, pressure & finding joy in ordinary moments
The success of the Red Raw Podcast
Why humour can be both coping mechanism and connection

You can find Laura here: Red Raw Podcast IG | Instagram
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.