Charlene Masterson : A Survivors Voice (re-release)

Topics covered : Hurling career, All Ireland Finals (2017 & 2018), growing up, learning from failure, resilience, criticism, coping with fame, love, loss, proposal story, becoming a Dad. This week, I’m joined by All-Ireland winning hurler and businessman Joe Canning. He’s a proud Galway man who now lives in Limerick with his wife Meg and their baby daughter Josie. In the first part of our conversation, we dive into his hurling career — focusing on the highs and lows of All-Ireland finals, especially those unforgettable matches in 2017 and 2018.   Later, we move into more personal territory. Joe opens up about family — the loss of his much-loved Mam, proposing to Meg, and what fatherhood means to him. Naturally more introverted as a person, he’s honest about how he sees the world — from having no time for people-pleasing to how he turns criticism into motivation.   Joe’s book : ‘Joe Canning: My Story’ is available online and in all good bookshops. And keep an eye out for his upcoming episode of ‘Unchartered’ with Ray Goggins — airing in the coming weeks time — where he and Olympic athlete Thomas Barr will embark on a gruelling adventure through Colombia.   If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends, family, or on social media. And if you’d like to support what I do, you can follow the podcast, leave a rating, or drop a comment — it all makes a big difference. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered : Childhood sexual abuse, grooming, secrecy, shame, self-harm, intense flashbacks, suicide attempts, therapy, consent. Jack is an extraordinary person who bravely shares his experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse. The abuse lasted for five years during his early life and left lasting scars that led to self-harm and multiple suicide attempts. While he chooses not to disclose the identity of his abuser, his insights offer a rare and important glimpse into the lasting effects of trauma. In this episode, he speaks with incredible honesty about the impact it had on him — the shame he carried, the ways he tried to hide his pain, and the long road to healing. He also shares important reflections on the need to teach young people about consent and body safety. This conversation is raw and inspiring and I’m truly honoured that Jack chose to speak to me. Support : One In Four Support – Mental Health Ireland And if you’d like to support Jack’s brilliant "Mountains of Change" fundraiser — a seven-day hike in aid of One in Four, you can sign up to hike on Sunday May 25th or donate to help support survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Mountains of Change | Home - Mountains of Change Book mention : 'Respect : Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of YOU' by Rachel Brian I am adding this in as there have been so many questions about the book I mention during our chat. I bought it here... Respect: Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of YOU – Genius Juniors Children's Books and Educational Resources 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.

Topics covered : Betrayal, heartbreak, breakdown, trust, prevention, repair, connection, healing.  Originally from Douglas in Cork, psychotherapist Richard Hogan lives in Dublin with his wife and their 3 daughters. He writes a weekly column with the Irish Examiner and often appears on TV and radio and he specialises in working with families. He’s also written two brilliant books ‘Parenting the screenager’ and ‘Home is where the start is’ and during this conversation he talks about affairs. Why people have them, the heart-breaking impact of them on a relationship and if it’s possible to heal after betrayal. Book mention : ‘The 5 love languages’ by Gary Chapman 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.

Topics covered : Connection, communication, boundaries, friendships, modelling, play dates, safety, brain development, true masculinity, the manosphere, porn, healthy eating, sleep. This week psychotherapist Richard Hogan is back on the pod. Originally from Douglas in Cork he lives in Dublin with his wife and their 3 daughters. He specialises in working with families and he’s also written two brilliant books ‘Parenting the screenager’ and ‘Home is where the start is’. During this conversation we talk about Adolescence on the back of the hit TV show. He talks about what to do in the preteen stage of life along with those challenging years during adolescence itself and he covers things like the importance of our kids having a wide friendship circle and why that is. Cultivating a healthy home environment, one with good communication and boundaries. He also discusses masculinity and what he has to say is well worth listening to. There is so much in this episode! Please sign Richard's petition calling on the government to act and implement legislation around pornographic material. Children should not be able to easily access it. Petition · Protect Children from Pornographic Material - United States · Change.org 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.

Topics covered : the power of the mind, our inner critic, inner coach, affirmations, consistency. Gerry Hussey is a performance psychologist who has been working in the fields of health and performance for almost twenty years. He’s just released his 3rd book…‘I am, I can, I will. Silence your inner critic, wake up your inner coach and reclaim your confidence and power’ and in this conversation he tells us what it’s all about! Gerry’s previous books are ‘Awaken your power within’ and ‘The Freedom Within’. And you can catch up on previous conversations with him here on Ready to be Real. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.