Women Being Well Podcast

Episode #45 Meet Sarah Keogh 06.07.2026 43min

In this episode, I'm joined by dietitian and nutrition expert Sarah Keogh for a conversation that every woman in midlife needs to hear.Sarah is one of Ireland's leading dietitians, and I've learned so much from her over the years, so I'm delighted to bring her wisdom and expertise to the podcast.Together, we talk about some of the biggest nutrition questions women have in midlife, including protein, supplements, weight changes during perimenopause, and why so many of us feel exhausted much of the time.Sarah's approach is always practical, encouraging, and grounded in decades of experience. I truly encourage you to follow her and learn from her work you'll come away feeling informed, empowered, and reassured.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.You'll find Sarah on Instagram HEREYou can connect with me hereEnjoy the conversation.

Episode #44 Meet Yasmin Renaudin 06.06.2026 47min

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Yasmin through a mutual friend, and I’m so glad our paths crossed.Yasmin is the founder of the award-winning RedaCare, an exciting new Irish platform created to support holistic practitioners in sharing their work with the world.In this conversation, she shares the story behind the business, and the deeper vision driving it , a real desire to shift and elevate how health and wellbeing are supported within the holistic space.Her journey is rooted in both passion and purpose, and I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.You can connect with Yasmin at RedaCare HEREYou can connect with me HERE Intro Music by Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #43 Meet Sarah Possié 17.05.2026 39min

This week I had a beautiful conversation with Sarah Possié, author, midwife, and founder of a newly opened women’s health clinic in Swords Co. Dublin.We talk about her years working as a midwife, the personal shifts that led her to step away from an old identity, and the journey toward creating a space that supports women in a different and deeply meaningful way.This conversation is really about transformation about trusting yourself enough to let go of who you once were in order to become who you’re meant to be.Sarah shares how, after asking for guidance and clarity, an unexpected opportunity appeared that ultimately led her to the work she’s doing today.It’s an honest, grounding, and inspiring conversation about women’s health, intuition, reinvention, and beginning again.You can connect with Sarah on Instagram HEREGet in touch with me on Instagram HEREMusic by Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #42 Meet Fern Moore 10.05.2026 53min

Fern Moore joins me in this conversation to share her experience of finding her way back to working after staying at home with her children for over a decade.When she turned 40 she knew something had to change in terms of her happiness and health. Like a lot of women, finding what this next season of her life looked like took Fern time, she shares what it felt like coming back to finding who she is now.Fern is now a yoga teacher and empowerment & life coach and is helping other women make change in their lives bringing a depth of understanding to her work. Enjoy the conversation. You'll find Fern on Instagram hereYou can find me on Instagram hereIntro music by Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #41 Meet Vicky Shilling - again 04.05.2026 35min

Vicky Shilling returns to the podcast to tell me what she's been up to since we last spoke in June 2024. Like most of us in the entrepreneurial world things have changed a lot for Vicky, she shares the highs and lows of the last two years and how she is now helping her clients with the very thing that often sabotages the business of a solo entrepreneur..... confidence and self trust. We discuss why this sense of self doubt shows up at a time in our lives when we "should" have more confidence and how we can unlearn the things that keep us stuck, by creating new mindset shifts and a confidence that is self led. Enjoy the conversation.You can connect with Vicky in Instagram HEREYou can connect with me on Instagram HEREIntro music bt Chris Collins - Indie music box.

Episode #40 Meet Karen Mc Carthy 25.04.2026 55min

I met Karen Mc Carthy back in 2020 when we were all online and trying to figure out the world. She's one of THE nicest people I've met and I admire her greatly. Karen shares her story of change, knowing that her then career was not what she wanted for her life. Karen took the brave step of packing up her life and moving to France to figure out what working in a new way would look like. Not only has she created a new life path, Karen has a very successful business and created all this change while dealing with grief and loss along the way. You can connect with Karen on her Instagram HEREIf you would like to join my Women Being Well Community you'll find us ⁠HERE⁠Intro music Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #39 Meet Aisling Burke 12.04.2026 53min

Season 4 kicks off with a powerful and honest conversation with Aisling Burke.After taking a break from the podcast, this felt like exactly the kind of episode to come back with . Real, relatable, and quietly transformative.Aisling shares the deeply personal decision she made this year to remove alcohol from her life, after noticing just how much it was impacting her energy, sleep, and overall wellbeing.If you’ve ever felt like your relationship with alcohol has shifted in midlife, where one drink can mean a restless night or losing the next day entirely , this conversation will resonate.With complete honesty, Aisling opens up about what led her to make this change, and the surprising, positive ripple effect it’s had across her life.Thank you so much Aisling for joining me, I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.If you would like to connect with Aisling you'll find her on Instagram HERE You'll find me HERE please reach out if you would like to be a future guest. If you would like to join my Women Being Well Community you'll find us HEREIntro music Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #38 Season 4 is Here! Finally... 09.04.2026 10min

Hello!We are back in action after an extended break, but it's for good reason. I've had my head in the books studying and focusing on exams. I'm excited to be back and on this season we're talking all about change, the twists and turns out lives take in our mid lives and how that impacts us. My first episode for this season drop on Sunday morning. Tune in to listen, and don't forget to follow the pod :)You can join my Women Being Well Community HEREand you'll fine me on Instagram HEREIntro music by Chris Collins (Indie Music Box)

Episode #37 Meet Lisa Price 24.05.2025 43min

Today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just teach singing—she lives and breathes it. Lisa Price is a gifted singing teacher, vocal coach, and choir director whose passion for music runs deep in her veins.She is also a member of the singing group The Queen Bees.Whether she’s guiding a soloist to find their voice, leading a choir , or helping someone sing for the very first time, Lisa brings out the beauty and joy of singing in everyone she meets. What she does isn’t just about music—it’s about connection, confidence, and heart.Lisa’s work is truly special, and today we’re diving into her world of song, soul, and the power of the human voice.I ADORED this conversation, I hope you do to. You'll find Lisa on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠If you' like to connect with me my Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or you can email me at womenbeingwellpodcast@gmail.comIntro music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.

Episode #36 Meet Pat Kane 10.05.2025 41min

My guest week is Pat Kane. Pat is an avid sustainability advocate and a business strategist for conscious leaders. She is the founder and CEO of reuzi.ie, Ireland's one-stop shop for sustainably made, low-waste goods and an educational hub on all things sustainable living. Alongside this, she is a Partner and Sustainability Chief Officer of Pragmatica. Together with her teams, she consults with businesses and organisations from small family businesses to large corporations, on how to up their sustainability credentials. Pat wants to inspire and empower individuals and businesses to drive positive impact.Pat's voice, both vocal and written, will be a familiar one to consumers of Irish media with regular features on TV shows like IrelandAM on Virgin Media and radio shows on various networks.I hope you enjoy this conversation. You'll find Pat on Instagram HEREIf you' like to connect with me my Instagram is ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠ or you can email me at womenbeingwellpodcast@gmail.comIntro music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.

Episode #35 Meet Lisa O'Carroll 03.05.2025 1h 1min

In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa for an honest and heartfelt conversation about something that affects so many women but is still too often overlooked: burnout.Lisa opens up about her personal journey—how burnout showed up in her body, how it affected her life, and what it took to truly recover. Her story is a powerful reminder that burnout often creeps in quietly—and by the time we notice it, we're already in the thick of it .If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected, this episode is for you. Talking about burnout is the first step toward understanding it—and finding better ways to cope.If you'd like to connect with Lisa you'll find her Instagram account HEREIf you' like to connect with me my Instagram is ⁠HERE ⁠ or you can email me at womenbeingwellpodcast@gmail.comIntro music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.

Episode #34 Meet Ananya Prasad 26.04.2025 52min

Today I’m joined by someone truly extraordinary.Ananya Prasad has successfully completed what's called the World’s Toughest Row. A rowing race across the Atlantic ocean that sees teams of 5 or less people compete, Ananya entered as a solo rower. I am in complete awe of this woman. It took Ananya 52 days to row unassisted on a non-stop 3000-mile voyage from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua. She began on December 11th 2024 and arrived 2nd place in the solo category on February 1st 2025. Ananya speaks to me about the challenges she faced during her time rowing the ocean and also the unique experience of doing it alone. I was hanging on every word. What this young woman has accomplished is beyond inspiring. I hope you enjoy this conversation. You'll find Ananya on Instagram HERETo connect with me simple email me at womenbeingwellpodcast@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram HERE

Episode #33 Meet Judith Cuffe 19.04.2025 58min

This is a particularly special conversation for me, I am so grateful to Judith for joining me to talk about her life over the last few years. After suffering two family losses in quick succession, Judith’s life was turned upside down. Learning how to live again and what fulfilment truly means to her, she retrained as a funeral celebrant with a strong ethos that every life deserves applause. While loss is always a life changing event, it has become her mission to alter the way we see traditional funerals. Celebrating life through bespoke services is a beautiful way to commence the journey of loss, and can offer meaning to those left behind.Judith's resiliency and bravery in the most difficult of times are truly inspiring, I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You'll find Judith on Instagram HEREIf you' like to connect with me my Instagram is HERE or you can email me at womenbeingwellpodcast@gmail.comIntro music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.

Episode #32 Meet Laura O' Brien 05.04.2025 35min

Laura O'Brien is a Mum of 4 boys, nurse, midwife and business woman. Owner of Your Hospital Bag, Laura's business was born out of her own experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer after the birth of her 4th child. While having treatment Laura came up with the idea of her business and she has created something really wonderful and meaningful that she's still doing today. Your Hospital Bag is an Irish Company providing all the essentials to those receiving day treatments and overnight hospital stays. I think everyone can see the immense value in a service like this. Laura's business is going from strength to strength, I admire what she's created so much. Laura is also at the Pregnancy and Baby fair this weekend so if you're there say hello to her !Thank you Laura for taking the time to talk to me, I enjoyed talking to you so much. To connect with Laura you'll find her Instagram and website below. https://www.instagram.com/yourhospitalbag/https://yourhospitalbag.ie/To connect with me you'll fine me on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠Intro Music by Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #31 Meet Rachel Tyrrell 22.03.2025 52min

Rachel is a Mum of 3, a business owner and all round wonder woman. The Colour Club in Arklow Co. Wicklow Ireland is where you'll find Rachel most days. She is the creator and owner of a business that has been born out of her own life experience. What Rachel has created is simply magic. We talk about Rachel's inspiration in creating the Colour Club and how she created more than just a business, it's a social enterprise that is inclusive to people of all ages and abilities in life. I LOVE what this woman and her team do and I am really proud to share her story today with you. You'll find Rachel through Instagram belowhttps://www.instagram.com/thecolourclub.ie/A special mention to Edel Coyne who's beautiful art is mentioned in the podcast.https://www.instagram.com/edel_coyne_illustration/If you'd like to connect with me you'll find me on my Instagram below. https://www.instagram.com/womenbeingwellpodcast/

Episode #30 Meet Niamh Bennett 08.03.2025 36min

In this conversation I talk with Niamh Bennett, Founder of Souper Club - Healthy Meal Planning. Niamh works on empowering women in perimenopause by helping us with one very important thing, meal planning. This conversation was of interest to me because I find this difficult and I know many of you do too. We discuss eating well during perimenopause and serving ourselves first because we can't share from an empty plate. Niamh has created a meal planning service that you should check out if this is something you need help with. Thank you Niamh for joining me on the podcast. You'll find Niamh's instagram link below.https://www.instagram.com/souperfood_for_menopause/If you'd like to connect with me you'll find me on Instagram below.https://www.instagram.com/womenbeingwellpodcast/

Episode #29 My turn, my story. 22.02.2025 1h 8min

I've finally taken the hot seat in my own podcast to tell my story. Thank you to the wonderful Ezara Ahern-Easter for taking the time to sit and talk with me, you were the perfect interviewer. I share my experiences in life as a business woman, mother, mentor and now a podcaster. Like most women my age I've had a lot of twists and turns in my life, I share a lot of this, what I've learned along the way and how managing stress has become a fundamental part of my life and how I now work. I also share my experience of losing a business and taking time away from self employment to focus more on mothering. I also share my personal story of experiencing crime in my life, something I've never shared before. My hope for anyone listening to this is that you know I'm sharing this platform of being an incredibly busy woman in life with you. That I admire us all as women for what we do in today's world. I hope you enjoy this conversation. AM XIf you'd like to connect with me you'll find me in my Instagram links below. Women Being Well Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenbeingwellpodcast/Anne-Marre Maxwell Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/annemariemaxwell_/If you'd like to connect with Ezara you find her below. https://www.instagram.com/ezahern/

Episode #28 Meet Caoimhe Harrison 11.01.2025 43min

In this final episode of season two I speak with Caoimhe Harrison. I LOVE a business chat and this one didn't disappoint, if you're a woman who runs a business this is for you. Caoimhe talks to me about her business experience, the highs, the lows and the journey that's taken her to where she is today. I love Caoimhe's ability to really own her success in creating a business that also gives her quality of life. We talk about money and our subconscious relationship with it, how triggering it can be as a topic and how our relationship with money is linked with our relationship with power. Caoimhe talks about how often we play it safe.... and how we might even be afraid to receive what we are looking for because of our relationship with our own power. I hope you enjoy this conversation. To connect with Caoimhe you'll find her on Instagram HERE I hope you enjoyed this episode. You'll fine me on Instagram⁠⁠ HERE ⁠⁠pop by to say hello. Anne-Marie x Audio by Chris Collins - Indie Music Box

Episode #27 Meet Amber Doyle 21.12.2024 49min

Amber Doyle joins me on the podcast to tell me about her business Amber Moon Holistic. Amber is a Heart Healer, Soul Mentor and Psychic and in this conversation Amber tells me what drew her into the work she does today and how she helps people get unstuck and heal in their lives. A published author, Amber's new book Repair Not Repeat is here to help you mend emotional wounds and rediscover your authentic self and as timing would have it the book launched this week ✨ I think you'll enjoy this conversation and Amber's honest and very real approach to her work. I loved talking with her ✨ You'll find Amber on Instagram and on her website.

Episode #26 Meet Alison Canavan 14.12.2024 53min

Alison Canavan is an acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate, inspiring audiences worldwide with her powerful message of energy management, personal growth, and well-being. As a former international model, she has graced the worlds most prominent runways and magazines, but it is her journey beyond the spotlight that truly captivates audiences. Alison joined me to talk about her journey to finding her own wellness in this ever changing world and how she helps people find what being well means to them. This is my kind of conversation and I loved it all, I hope you get as many golden nuggets from it as I did. Thank you Alison for taking the time to be on the pod. You'll find Alison's Instagram here and on her website here Some books Alison has mentioned are below. My gratitude journal is here The game of life and how to play it Anu rising Journal, track your cycle If you'd like to connect with me you'll find me on Instagram Intro music by Chris Collins - Indie Music box.