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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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50:27

Dr. Gabor Maté : Finding ourselves and freedom

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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

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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?

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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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1:10:47

Allison Keating : Glimmer seeker

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2024/10/10

Topics covered : Uncovering blind spots, racism, overwhelm, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout, regulation and dysregulation, consumerism, community and collective care, self-care, rupture and repair, glimmers.This week I speak to chartered psychologist, Allison Keating and it was wonderful to be in her company. She is married to Thomas and they have 3 daughters, Alannah is 15, Hayley is 12 and Brooke is 9 and they live in Dublin.And in thisconversation, she talks about anxiety, overwhelm and panic

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1:24:01

Misan Harriman : Bridge building

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2024/10/03

Topics covered : George Floyd, Black Lives Matter movement, trauma, racism, empathy, capitalism, celebrity culture, social media, privilege, colonialism, photography, power of film and music, Palestine, injustice, grief, social justice, community.My guest this week is photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and social activist, the wonderful Misan Harriman.He is married to Camilla and they have 2 young daughters and they live in Surrey.He was born in Nigeria and came to England when he was a young boy

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51:24

Professor Ian Robertson: Confidence (re-release)

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2024/09/26

Topics covered : Confidence, courage, anxiety, affirmations, bullshitting, self-talk.In this episode I speak toProfessor Ian Robertsonabout confidence.Ian is aclinical psychologist and neuroscientist and he is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading researchers in neuropsychology and he’s also the author of several best-selling books, including ‘How Confidence Works’.In this conversation he tells us what confidence is, what makes someone confident, how we can improve it, the differences

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1:15:19

Dr. Katriona O Sullivan : From extreme poverty to...

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2024/09/19

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1:37:51

Roseanna Ruane : Saoírse's legacy

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2024/08/08

Topics covered : Childhood cancer, grief, perspective, gratitude.In this episode I speak to Roseanna Ruane about her wonderful daughter Saoírse who sadly passed away in March this year.We spoke a few weeks ago and in this heart-breaking conversation she talks about Saoirse, the kind and wise girl that she was, from her first cancer diagnosis when she was only 7 years old and how devastating life has been since she passed away.She talks about how much she believes in being grateful for what we have

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56:42

Farah Nabulsi : Award winning filmmaker

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2024/07/26

Topics covered : Resistance, solidarity, grief, finding purpose, empathy and selective empathy, creativity, racism, colonisation, injustice, double standards, hypocrisy, soft power.This week I speak to Oscar nominated and BAFTA Award winning Palestinian British filmmaker and human rights advocate, Farah Nabulsi.She lives in London with her husband and their 3 children and we spoke when she was recently in Galway for the Film Fleadh.Farah's work includes 'Today They Took My Son', endorsed by British

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26:33

Interior Design - Benefits, budgets & trends!

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2024/07/11

Topics covered : Interior design, discovering your own style, trends.In this bite-sized episode I chat to interior designer Tiffany Jones of Beach House Interiors.Tiffany lives in Clare with her husband Wayne and their 3.5 year old son Guy.If you’re following me on Instagram you might be aware that we recently moved into our forever home by the sea and Tiffany was, and still is, our interior designer and now friend.In this conversation she talks about the role of an interior designer, how to figure

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58:53

Laura Dowling : The fabulous pharmacist!

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2024/07/04

Topics covered : Women’s health – sex, miscarriage, perimenopause, incontinence, shedding shame; motherhood and Mum guilt, Gaza and social media censorship.This week I speak to business owner, podcaster and personality, Laura Dowling, known online as the Fabulous Pharmacist.Laura lives in Dublin, with her husband Frank, their 3 boys who are 16, 13 and 11 and their dog Carlo.She worked as a pharmacist for over 20 years and is the founder & CEO of fabÜ nutritional supplements.In this conversation

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1:25:20

Karen Dempsey : The Bald Priestess & Entheos Ireland

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2024/06/28

Topics covered : Alopecia Universalas, positive birth story, empowerment, inequality, activism, allyship, grief, miscarriage, still birth, episiotomy, PRIDE, colonisation.This week I speak to celebrant and director of Entheos Ireland, Karen Dempsey, also known as The Bald Priestess.Karen lives in Dublin, with her husband Liam, their son Beineán (18), daughter Róisín (5) and their dog Milo.In this conversation Karen talks about Alopecia Universalas; coming to terms with it and how she doesn't miss

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41:01

Constipation : Why you can’t go and what you can do...

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2024/06/27

Topics covered : Fibre, relaxation, routine, sleep, gut-brain axis, impact of stress, IBS, microbiome, biotics.Registered dietitian Lorraine Cooney has just released her book ‘Why you can’t go and what you can do to find life changing relief from constipation’ and this conversation is all about that!She talks about the importance of fibre, relaxation and routine when it comes to a healthy digestive system.Why supporting our microbiome is crucial and the differences between pro, pre and post

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50:21

Sarah Durham Wilson : Rebel with a cause

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2024/05/25

Topics covered : Palestine, Sinéad O’Connor, patriarchy, patriarchal feminine, family dynamics, wellness industry, grief, activism, midlife, decolonisation, liberation for all.This week I speak to author and teacher, Sarah Durham Wilson, known on Instagram as Sarah of Magdalene.She lives in Maine with her young daughter Avalon, her cat Odin and dog Riley.She previously worked as an Arts and music writer with the likes of Rolling Stone, GQ and Vanity Fair.And in this conversation she talks about

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53:28

Holly Cairns : Politics is Personal

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2024/05/20

Topics covered : Politics, Gaza, threat of the Far-right, people power.This week I speak to farmer, scientist, feminist and leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns.She lives in West Cork on her family farm with her partner Barry, her dog Hei Hei and her cat Blaze.And in this conversation she talks about growing up in a blended family, her bond with her mother, how she got into politics, her stance on the devastating situation in Gaza, the threat of the Far-right and the importance of unity,

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