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Michael Harding : Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary (re-release)

9 May - 1 hour 5 mins
Podcast Series Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige

Topics covered : Failure, faith, religion, awareness, meditation, death, compassion, love. 

This is a re-release of an episode I recorded with author, playwright, podcaster, poet and all-round wonderful human being, Michael Harding in December 2022.

Michael is someone I had wanted to speak to for years so it was an absolute pleasure to speak with him.

In this enlightening conversation we talk about his love of religion, the power of failure and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.

His latest book ‘All the things left unsaid – confessions of love and regret’ is a stunning collection of letters he wrote for the people who deeply affected him over the years and it’s available now in a...

1 hour 5 mins

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Menopause Part 2 : HRT & Supplements re-release

Menopause Part 2 : HRT & Supplements re-release

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 changes to my period and brain fog and a number of other typical symptoms for about 6-8 months now and this pod is full of information as Catherine delves into the physical, mental and emotional aspects of perimenopause and it’s a must listen! The conversation is split in two, to allow you to absorb the information as it’s such a complicated and sensitive topic and the experience of menopause is so different for every woman. This is the second part where talks about HRT, early menopause and she also answers a selection of your questions that were sent in on Instagram, including advice on supplements. And Part 3 is coming next week! Mentioned during the conversation * None of the brands mentioned during the conversation are sponsored and of course there are plenty of other brands on the market too. Find what works for you personally and remember to always check with your doctor before taking any supplements. Supplements B Vitamins, Omega 3, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Maca, Camu Camu, Sage and Rhodiola. Brands 'Cleanmarine MenoMin' Magnesium supplement 'MAG365' Maca capsules and powder 'Sarah's choice' Sage 'Menosan A.Vogel' Omega 3 & Vitamin D3 'MorEPA Platinum Elite' Vitamin D 'One Nutrition' or 'SOMEGA' Rhodiola 'Terranova' Camu Camu 'Sarah's Choice' Tulsi 'Pukka Tulsi Clarity Tea' If you want to reach out to Catherine, you can email her directly on catherine@wellnesswarrior.ie Her book : ‘All You Need to Know About Menopause’ is available on her website Wellness Warrior Find her our Instagram Catherine O Keeffe (@wellnesswarrior.ie) • Instagram photos and videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 mins

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Menopause Part 1 : Perimenopause re-release

Menopause Part 1 : Perimenopause re-release

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Gerry Hussey : Questions to ask ourselves

Gerry Hussey : Questions to ask ourselves

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Nicola Hanney : Surviving Coercive Control

Nicola Hanney : Surviving Coercive Control

Topics covered : Cancer, red flags, coercive control, faith, resilience. This week I speak to the incredible Nicola Hanney. Nicola lives in Dublin with her son and 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 member of An Garda Síochána who terrorised her until he was convicted in 2022. Over a 14 hour period in July 2018, she received 652 messages from him. That’s one roughly every 90 seconds. The mental, emotional and physical abuse he subjected Nicola to, led him to be one of the first people in Ireland to be convicted of coercive control.  And she gave up her anonymity to share her harrowing story in the hope of empowering others who find themselves in similar situations, and to highlight the early signs of abuse. If you have been affected by this episode, please go to Ireland helplines and hotlines (findahelpline.com) for a list of resources that might be beneficial. Women's Aid - Listening. Believing. Supporting. Empowering. (womensaid.ie) Home - Men's Aid (mensaid.ie) ‘Taking back control’ documentary available to watch on the RTÉ Player. Taking Back Control - RTÉ Player (rte.ie) If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. Thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour 31 mins

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Allison Keating : Glimmer seeker

Allison Keating : Glimmer seeker

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