Becoming You - The Podcast with John Fleming

Season 2 of Becoming You – The Podcast has been shaped by the theme Uncovering You. Across nine episodes, John Fleming sat down with guests to explore identity, purpose, shadow, and truth.
In this special finale, John shares five of the most powerful moments that resonated with listeners , the episodes that received the most downloads, sparked personal messages, and captured the heart of the season:
S2E3: Unmasking Autism — Kieran Rose on Stigma, Masking & Rediscovering Identity
S2E2: Uncovering Your Abundance — Vulnerability and Shadow Work with Moira Geary
S2E5: Uncovering Your Gifts & Talents with Martin Duffy — Exploring Shadow, Spirit and Human Potential
S2E8: Uncovering Gender — Paige Behan on Transition, Intersex, Identity, and Finding Peace
S2E9: Uncovering Your Soul Purpose — Grounded Spirituality and Why Ego Isn’t the Enemy with Dr. Anémona Peres

Each of these clips reflects the depth and honesty that made Season 2 so impactful for the Becoming You community.
If you’ve enjoyed this season, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts , it’s one of the best ways to support the show and help others discover these conversations. And if any of these highlights speak to you, share the episode with a friend who might need it.
Thank you for listening to Season 2 of Becoming You – The Podcast. Season 3 is on the way in 2026. 
Would you like to explore the idea of uncovering your authentic self?
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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast represents the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host, guests, and contributors. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or financial.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or require professional support, we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified professional or relevant support services.

What does it really mean to uncover your soul purpose?
In this episode of Becoming You – The Podcast, John Fleming sits down with Dr. Anémona Peres, a clinical hypnotherapist, psychologist, and shamanic counsellor whose life journey has taken her from Romanian law enforcement and EU agencies to deep therapeutic and spiritual practice.
Together, John and Anémona explore what it means to live with purpose, and why it has less to do with job titles or external success - and everything to do with becoming more of yourself.
They discuss:
Why soul purpose is about who you are, not what you do
How Anémona’s own journey led her from workaholism and people-pleasing to alignment and authenticity
The role of therapy, hypnotherapy, and shamanism in uncovering the self
The dangers of spiritual bypassing and ungrounded spirituality
Why building a relationship with yourself is the foundation of healing
How play, laughter, and creativity reconnect us with the natural child within

About Dr. Anémona Peres:
Dr. Anémona Pires is a psychologist, education specialist, clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapist, counsellor, and consciousness researcher with over 20 years of international experience. Her background spans law enforcement psychology, strategic change management, and quality assurance in higher education, alongside deep training in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, NLP, somatic and parts work, and relational neuroscience.
Connect with Dr Anemona Peres on Linkedin: https://pl.linkedin.com/in/dr-anemona-peres-36784047?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name
Would you like to explore the idea of uncovering your authentic self?
Join Our Next Online Workshop: https://www.becomingyou.ie/workshops/
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John would love to hear from you! If this episode resonated with you, send an email to [email protected]
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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast represents the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host, guests, and contributors. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or financial.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or require professional support, we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified professional or relevant support services.

“I wake up every morning since my surgery and think: this is what life was meant to be like for me.” - Paige Behan
At just 27, Paige Behan has already walked a journey of extraordinary courage. Growing up in Dublin, she knew from an early age that something felt different. By 15, she was diagnosed as intersex, and soon after, she began her transition - in a world where understanding, acceptance, and adequate healthcare were often absent.
In this conversation, Paige speaks with John about:
Growing up intersex and discovering her diagnosis at 15
What it really feels like to live with gender dysphoria and why it can be life-threatening if unsupported
Navigating transition as a teenager in Ireland and the fight for healthcare
The profound relief of undergoing gender reassignment surgery in Germany
The role of her mother’s unconditional support in her survival
Facing stigma and transphobia — and why education matters
How she has learned to stop seeking validation from others and live in peace with herself
Paige’s words are filled with wisdom born of resilience. This is not just a story about gender identity,  it’s about what it means to finally meet yourself, to survive, and to step fully into life.
If you want to better understand gender identity, the intersex experience, or simply what it means to live aligned with who you are, this episode is for you.
Connect with Paige on social media: @paigebehan on Instagram
Would you like to explore the idea of uncovering your authentic self?
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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast represents the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host, guests, and contributors. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or financial.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or require professional support, we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified professional or relevant support services.

What role has race had in your life?
In this conversation on Becoming You - the podcast, John speaks with Dr. Claire Stewart Hall - a researcher, practitioner, coach, and educator to explore how whiteness shapes identity, leadership, and belonging. 
They discuss masking, silence, systemic power, and why noticing your own racialisation is the first step in meaningful personal growth. Claire spent 20 years as a qualified teacher and head teacher, and for the last 10 years has studied race and whiteness in leadership settings.
Claire now designs programmes and coaches people to understand systemic injustice - how it shows up in their lives, their settings, and themselves. 
Together, John and Claire explore:
How whiteness functions as a structure not just skin colour
Why masking, silence, and “looking away” uphold racism
How fear and the nervous system influence our response to race
What it means to be racialised as white, and how to begin noticing it
The potential for growth when white people create spaces to run towards these conversations
Claire also reflects on her personal journey navigating her identity, family, and her work as a leader and researcher, and why she continues to examine her own relationship with whiteness.
If you’re curious about what “uncovering your whiteness” really means, and how race shapes identity, leadership, and belonging, this episode offers an open and honest entry point.
Listen to the podcast Whiteness at work: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/whiteness-at-work/id1782561091
Check out Dr Claire Stewart-Halls website & programs: https://equitablecoaching.com/
Would you like to explore the idea of uncovering your authentic self?
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John would love to hear from you! If this episode resonated with you, send an email to [email protected]
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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast represents the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host, guests, and contributors. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or financial.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or require professional support, we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified professional or relevant support services.

What does it mean to uncover your spirituality?
In this episode of Becoming You - The Podcast, John sits down with Cathair Curran - known to many online as Kegs - to explore his journey of transformation, spirituality, and identity.
From growing up in Tyrone feeling disconnected, to living the party lifestyle abroad, to experiencing profound awakenings through travel, sobriety, and spiritual practices, Cathair shares the pivotal moments that helped him peel back the layers of who he thought he was and step into who he is becoming.
You’ll hear:
The power of listening to your intuition, heart, and soul even when it’s scary
The first “heaven on earth” moment that began his own spiritual awakening 
What listening to your heart actually feels like (and how he uses it to make hard decisions)
A mirror-moment that ended his relationship with alcohol
Identity in transition: moving from “Kegs” (persona) to Cathair (essence) and protecting what stays private
Where he is now: living in his van in Ireland, documenting his journey online and reconnecting with his roots
This is a raw, open, and inspiring conversation about identity, authenticity, and the ongoing process of becoming.
About Cathair (“Kegs”)
Creator and traveler documenting life and growth; currently transitioning from the online persona “Kegs” back to his given name, Cathair, while sharing more value-led, heart-first work.
Connect with Cathair (Kegs) on Instagram: @kegs97
Would you like to explore the idea of uncovering your authentic self?
Join Our Next Online Workshop: https://www.becomingyou.ie/workshops/
Download your free self led workbook: https://www.becomingyou.ie/#workbook
Follow Becoming You on Social Media:
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Share Your Story:
John would love to hear from you! If this episode resonated with you, send an email to [email protected]
Visit the website at www.becomingyou.ie
Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast represents the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host, guests, and contributors. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or financial.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or require professional support, we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified professional or relevant support services.