Mind Your Self - Four Swans

Siobhain Rushe Gibbons, owner of Aibhilin Consulting, shares her journey through grief, redundancy, motherhood, identity and starting again.

After losing her sister and later experiencing redundancy following maternity leave, Siobhain found herself questioning not only her career, but the identity she had built around it. She opens up about what it feels like when life doesn’t follow the plan you had imagined and how those unexpected chapters can ultimately create space for something new.

We talk about the different forms of grief, rebuilding confidence, balancing motherhood and career, taking the leap into business, and the pressure we put on ourselves to have everything figured out.

Siobhain also shares the importance of self-compassion, recognising that some days are about achieving and others are simply about getting through.

A conversation about loss, resilience, identity, hope and the courage to begin again.

What happens when creativity becomes a lifeline?

 

In this episode of Mind Your Self, we sit down with Rebecca Griffin and Sophia Whelan, founders of Rock & Soul Sisters, to explore loneliness, friendship, grief and the healing power of creativity.

Together, they discuss why making friends as adults can feel so difficult, how creative spaces foster genuine connection, and why community has never been more important.

Whether you've ever felt isolated, struggled to find your people, or simply need reminding that you're not alone, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful.

Episode 35 The Waiting Game

In this episode of Mind Your Self, we speak with Deirdre McKenny, GP Liaison Manager with Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group's Cross Border Healthcare Pathways, about the emotional impact of long healthcare waiting times. 

Drawing from her own experience of cancer, career change, and recovery, Deirdre shares why knowing your options, advocating for yourself, and accessing timely care can make all the difference. 

A powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and taking back control.

This episode of Mind Your Self is proudly sponsored by Kingsbridge Healthcare Group.

Kingsbridge is one of Northern Ireland’s largest private healthcare providers, offering consultations, diagnostics, treatments and surgery across a wide range of specialities.

People living in the Republic of Ireland may be able to access treatment through private health insurance, self-pay options or the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme, with eligible patients able to apply for HSE reimbursement.

With hospitals in Belfast and Newry, specialist private healthcare could be closer than you think.

Some things are worth talking about.

In this episode of Mind Your Self, we chat with Nicoline C. Walsh, Transformation Coach, Energy Healing Practitioner and co-founder of The Healing Forest.

 

Nicoline shares her perspective on energy blocks, emotional wellbeing, and personal development, exploring how self-awareness and practices such as Reiki, nature connection and guided meditation can support people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. 

 

Together, we discuss healing, curiosity, and the importance of finding an approach that feels right for each individual.

 

Topics include energy healing, emotional wellbeing, personal growth, nature, self-awareness, and mindfulness.

What does life as a creative really look like behind the scenes?

In this episode, we sit down with actor, writer, director and producer Baz Black to have an honest and open conversation about mental health in the creative industries.

Baz shares personal insights into navigating rejection, anxiety and the pressures of an industry where uncertainty and comparison can become part of everyday life.

We explore the reality behind the polished version of creative life often presented on social media, and why it's so important to remember that what we see online rarely tells the whole story.

We talk about resilience, self-worth, boundaries, and the importance of knowing that you are not alone, particularly during the difficult periods that aren't visible to the outside world.

A candid, relatable conversation for anyone working in, aspiring to work in, or simply passionate about the creative world.