
Chapter 50: Ellen Keane on gold medals and self-love
27 August - 54 minsIn this episode of Open Book, Louise Cooney welcomes the inspiring Ellen Keane, Ireland’s youngest Paralympian and a gold medalist. Ellen shares her extraordinary journey from a young swimmer, overcoming insecurities about her disability, to becoming a powerful advocate and author.
Listen as she opens up about her early years, the pressures of elite sports, and her quest for self-acceptance. Ellen reflects on the importance of vulnerability and the power of storytelling, revealing how her experiences can resonate with others facing similar challenges.

Chapter 48. Writer Jessica Urlichs on navigating motherhood through poetry
33 mins
13 August Finished