In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and ...
Jake Carter and Karen Byrne : Love on the dancefloor (re-release)
Topics covered : Dancing with the Stars, life during lockdown, their relationship.In this episode I speak to couple Jake Carter and Karen Byrne.They live in Dublin with their dog Lenny and they started dating after they won series 2 of Dancing with the Stars in Ireland.Jake is a singer songwriter whose brother Nathan is also in the business. He’s outgoing and optimistic and Karen is a professional dancer with her own dance studio who’s a straight shooter and naturally more introverted by nature. In this conversation we talk about first impressions, what annoys them about each other and how friendship is the foundation of their relationship.If you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pat Divilly : Shadow work
Topics covered : self-worth, being authentic, imposter syndrome, grief, plant medicine, healing.This week I speak to Pat Divilly.Originally from Limerick, Pat moved to Galway with his family when he was about 7 years old and for the past 15 years, he has been working in the areas of physical, mental and emotional wellness as a coach, facilitator and educator.Currently living in Bali, we caught up when he was home recently to promote new book ‘Shadow work – a practical guide to embracing your shadow side, tackling shame and transforming pain into power’.And in this conversation he explains what our shadow is, he speaks about how he used to suffer from imposter syndrome, the importance of self-compassion, his love of teaching and lots more.If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alannah Sheehan : A different route
Topics covered : Cancer, Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), control the controllables, shift in perspective, healthy body and mind, affirmations, positive self talk, appreciation. Alannah Sheehan lives in Tipperary with her husband Martin and their 3 children, Finn (9), Luca (7) and Phoebe (5).And 5 years ago when Phoebe was only a few months old, Alannah was diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive type of brain cancer.But today, 5 years on, she’s healthy and happy and even though she still has to go for regular scans and deal with the stress and anxiety that goes with that, ultimately, life is good.We spoke 4 years ago but I wanted to chat to her again as she is so inspiring.In this conversation she talks about the power of taking control over what you can control and nourishing your body and mind, every day. Alannah was a chef before her diagnosis and food is her passion. Her go to juice is celery, cucumber and lemon and she drinks it every day.You can subscribe to Alannah’s ‘Survive and Thrive’ membership to gain access to her delicious recipes, and you can also purchase her gorgeous wellness cards too.Alannah SheehanInstagramALANNAH SHEEHAN (@worth_fighting4) • Instagram photos and videos If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alana Kirk : Friendships and Fun, why they're important!
Topics covered : Friendships, fun, rest, boundaries, loneliness, over-thinking.Alana Kirk is a coach, speaker and author who helps women find more balance, direction and joy in their lives. She is a mother to 3 girls, is divorced and is in a certain phase in her life of juggling motherhood, along with her career and her social life, and she also helps to look after her Dad who is unwell at the moment.In this episode she zones in on the importance of having a strong friend circle and having fun.Her current book is 'Midlife, redefined: Better, Bolder, Brighter' a guide to help yourself through the magic and mayhem of life.She can be found at www.themidlifecoach.org and on Instagram @midlifecoach. And her next workshop is in March: The Overwhelm Breakthrough Session - Reclaim your time, energy and sanity.Click here for morehttps://www.themidlifecoach.org/overwhelm-session I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Alana and if you haven’t heard our previous episodes I recommend you go back and listen to them!Book mention : ‘Bird by Bird’ by Anne Lamott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alana Kirk : The practical, invisible and emotional load
Topics covered : Overwhelm, ‘good girl’ conditioning, patriarchy, unlearning, importance of rest, empowerment. This week I speak to an author and coach who helps women find more balance, direction and joy in their lives.The wonderful Alana Kirk is back on the pod!In this conversation Alana talks about the practical, invisible and emotional burden that women often carry and more importantly, how to change it! Her current book is 'Midlife, redefined: Better, Bolder, Brighter' a guide to help yourself through the magic and mayhem of life.She can be found at www.themidlifecoach.org and on Instagram @midlifecoach. And her next workshop is in March: The Overwhelm Breakthrough Session - Reclaim your time, energy and sanity.Click here for morehttps://www.themidlifecoach.org/overwhelm-session If you haven’t heard our first conversation together yet, I strongly recommend you listen to it.Questions to ask ourselves…Who are we doing it for?Who is telling us to keep going? If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field.A skilled interviewer and avid listener, Síle’s warm approach encourages her guests to be as open and honest about their lived experiences as possible. This refreshing approach has made for some truly special conversations that she hopes will at times inspire, challenge, educate, comfort or simply entertain her listener.Please rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear, thanks so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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