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Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige

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,

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45:33

Jake Carter and Karen Byrne : Love on the dancefloor...

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/03/28

Topics covered : Dancing with the Stars, life during lockdown, their relationship.In this episode I speak to couple Jake Carter and Karen Byrne.Theylive 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

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1:00:07

Pat Divilly : Shadow work

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2025/03/21

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

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1:00:48

Alannah Sheehan : A different route

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2025/03/14

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

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41:22

Alana Kirk : Friendships and Fun, why they're important!

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/03/07

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

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51:23

Alana Kirk : The practical, invisible and emotional load

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/02/28

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

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58:23

Eating Distress : Recovery is possible (re-release)

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/02/27

Trigger warning : Disordered eatingA few years ago I spoke toAoife O’Brien about life with and after an eating disorder.Aoife now lives in Co. Clare with her fiance Damian and their 2 little boys, Liam (5) and Samuel (2). She is a Nutritionist (MSc), Body Image and Wellbeing Coach with a specialist interest in disordered eating and through AOB Coaching, she helps women develop a healthy, balanced and peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.For years she was controlled by an eating disorder

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1:20:30

Mary Kate Slattery (re-release)

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/02/26

Topics covered : Anorexia, grief, shame, perfectionism, recovery, gratitude, the inner critic, CBT, social media, filters, boxing, meditation, femininity, spirituality, letting go.In this episode I speak to one of the most impressive people I’ve ever met, boxer Mary Kate Slattery.Originally from Dublin, Mary Kate spent parts of her childhood in Lahinch in Co. Clare.She’s the eldest of three girls, a law graduate from Trinity College Dublin and when she was only 9 she developed anorexia. She spent

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54:37

Sarah Nicole Landry : The Birds Papaya (re-release)

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/02/25

Topics covered : Body acceptance, shedding shame, diet culture, disordered eating, body image, unlearning, motherhood, loss of identity, blended family, love, responding over reacting, self-talk, respect, bouncing forward, self-worth, stretch marks, regret, healing, empowerment.In this episode I speak to the truly wonderfulSarah Nicole Landry. She’s a body acceptance advocate, a speaker, a writer, an occasional model and podcaster and she’s better known online as ‘The Birds Papaya’.Sarah Nicole is

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1:09:51

Ger Redmond : Being a good role model

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/02/14

Topics covered : Traumatic childhood, abandonment, disappointment, pain, breaking negative cycles, self-worth, sport, faith.Last year I sat down to speak to my next guest and I’m finally releasing our conversation.I spoke to Irish professional athlete and coach at Oberstown Children’s Detention Centre, Ger Redmond.He’s married to Pauline, who he describes as his rock and they have 5 kids together, 4 girls and a boy.A childhood of neglect and dysfunction led him on a destructive path in life which

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37:11

Allison Keating : Navigating challenges

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/02/07

Topics covered : Feeling ignored and unheard, suffering, honouring how you feel, acceptance, expectation, disappointment, judgment, jealousy and envy, controlling what we can control, compassion.This week I speak to chartered psychologist, Allison Keating.We spoke on Monday and we wanted to record something that might help those who are in the thick of it right now, many are still without power around the country and suffering as a result of the damage caused by Storm Éowyn and this is also an

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Brigid : Goddess and Saint (re-release)

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/01/31

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

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48:31

Raeeka Yassaie : Climate in crisis

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/01/25

Topics covered : Climate crisis, capitalism, activism, Gaza, LA wildfires,Iran,community care, resistance, joy.Raeeka (they/she) is a British-Iranian social & climate justice activist and poet. They work for Parents For Future UK, a group focused on empowering parents and carers into the climate movement. Raeeka is also on the Stop Rosebank team, working to stop new oil and gas in the UK. Raeeka amplifies the feminist revolution of their Iranian siblings in the fight for a free Iran. They have a

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50:27

Dr. Gabor Maté : Finding ourselves and freedom

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2025/01/17

Topics covered : Gaza, parenting, co-sleeping, attachment, worthiness, cancer, thyroid, compassion.In my first episode of 2025, my guest is the one and only Dr. Gabor Maté.He is a retired physician and bestselling author known and loved for his ground-breaking medical work and writings.His most recent book, ‘The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture’, has been and continues to be a bestseller worldwide.n this conversation we talk about Gaza and as a Holocaust survivor what

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1:03:23

Hala Sourani : Gaza, forever in my heart

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2024/12/23

Topics covered : Life in Gaza, living under occupation, murder, grief, trauma, injustice.In my final episode in 2024, I speak to Palestinian mother Hala Sourani.In October 2023, Hala was married to Mohammad and they had 2 girls Shahd who was 6 and Rahaf who was 5 and they lived in Gaza.In November of that year, they tried to flee but, in the process, both Mohammad and Rahaf were murdered by Israelis. As you can imagine, this is a harrowing account of that time so please be aware before you listen

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34:58

Jacqueline Kelly : What is Matrescence?

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2024/12/20

Topics covered : Motherhood, grief, loss of identity, birth trauma, breastfeeding, shedding shame, celebrity culture, awakening, humanity.In this episode I speak to Matrescence coach Jacqueline Kelly.She lives in Dublin with her husband Stuart and their two children Fionn and Molly.And in this conversation she talks to us about Motherhood, her own personal experience of it, the loss of her own mother and coming to terms with her absence and the importance of recognising all mothers.At times it’s a

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50:39

Menopause Part 3 : Lifestyle, past traumas and life...

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2024/12/06

Topics covered : Sleep, food, exercise, connection, sex, health appointments, past traumas.This is the third episode with Menopause coach and author, Catherine O’Keeffe known online as Wellness Warrior and once again she covers a multitude! Topics like sleep, food and exercise are discussed. The importance of checking in with yourself and going for appointments like a DEXA scan or a visit to a women’s health physio; past traumas that can revisit you during your perimenopausal years and life after

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38:39

Menopause Part 2 : HRT & Supplements re-release

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2024/11/08

Topics covered : HRT, early menopause, supplements.This episode was recorded over 3.5 years ago but is still as relevant as ever.I speak to Menopause coach and author, Catherine O’Keeffe, known online as Wellness Warrior.When I recorded this conversation with Catherine, I was 41 and hoping to have another baby. Now, I’m 45 with very fortunate to have 2 young kids but I’m also now in perimenopause and listening to this chat once again, I took so much from it.So I’ve been experiencing things like

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1:14:07

Menopause Part 1 : Perimenopause re-release

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2024/11/04

Topics covered : Anxiety, brain fog, flooding, hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, aches and pains, urinary incontinence, vaginal atrophy, pelvic physio, the impact of stress, sleep. This episode was recorded over 3.5 years ago but it's still as relevant as ever.I speak to Menopause coach and author, Catherine O’Keeffe, known online as Wellness Warrior.When I recorded this conversation, I was 41 and hoping to have another baby. Now, I’m 45 and I'm very fortunate to have 2 young kids but I’m also

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32:53

Gerry Hussey : Questions to ask ourselves

Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige ·

2024/10/25

Topics covered : Purpose, self and collective care, connection, values, non-negotiables, balance, legacy.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.I have huge respect for him and am lucky enough to call him a friend.Gerry and his wife Miriam are the founders of wellness platform ‘Soul Space’ and they are bringing their show ‘Coming Home’ to the National Concert Hall on the 10thof

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1:31:55

Nicola Hanney : Surviving Coercive Control

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2024/10/22

Topics covered : Cancer, red flags, coercive control, faith, resilience.This week I speak to the incredible Nicola Hanney.Nicola lives in Dublin with her sonand she’s been through hell and back. Her book,‘Stronger -what didn’t kill me, made me’is out now and in this conversation, we cover elements of her story.She comes from a large family and works as a hairdresser, and 8 years ago, when she was 36 she was first diagnosed with cancer. She then went on to meet a man called Paul Moody, a former

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