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  Episode #52 Meet Jessica Parente 13.09.2026 36мин

  In this episode I'm joined by Jessica Parente  from Long Beach, California.I have loved connecting with Jessica and getting to know her more during this conversation.Jessica spent 23 years building an impressive corporate career in fashion, but in 2025, everything came to a head and Jessica decided to leave her job.She took a leave from work to prioritise her health, and has been on a journey of reinvention ever since.This is an honest, relatable conversation about burnout, midlife, and the quiet courage it takes to step off a path that looks perfect from the outside.I think so many of you are going to see yourselves in Jessica's story 💛You can connect with Jessica on her Instagram here This episode supports Smudges Colourful Statement Earrings | Unique Hand-painted Jewellery. Connect with them here on Instagram and websiteConnect with us here by email [email protected]
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  Episode #51 Meet Samantha Stuart 06.09.2026 39мин

  Welcome back to Women Being Well, season five! Today I'm joined by Samantha Stuart, the creative force behind Pretty Boutique in Tipperary, a Luxury Handmade Children’s Hair Accessories brand that started at her kitchen table. She started by making a few bows for her daughter, a business was born and has grown into something she never could have imagined ten years ago.Samantha's story is honestly one of my favourites, from a childhood full of creativity that she wasn't always encouraged to follow, to building a business almost by accident, to now being featured in Vogue, shortlisted for the Irish Made Awards, and named Network Ireland's Solo Businesswoman of the Year for Tipperary, heading to the nationals this September.We talk about saying yes to opportunities, being underestimated in school, raising kids who see there's more than one path in life, and why staying true to your creative instinct , even when it doesn't look like a "real" career on paper, can lead somewhere extraordinary.This is such a warm, honest conversation, and I think so many of you are going to see yourselves in Samantha's journey. Samantha's Instagram and websiteThis episode support Sónua - The luxury flameless, scented wax candles created by Laura Lyons Kinsale Ireland. You can contact the podcast at [email protected] music by Chris Collins Indie Music Box
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  Episode #50 Meet Jonny O'Donohue 30.08.2026 56мин

  This episode is a first for me, it’s my first ever male guest on the podcast. And I couldn't have picked a better one. Jonny is also our resident breathwork coach in the Women Being Well Community.Jonny O'Donohue spent years climbing the corporate ladder, bigger job, bigger salary, all the boxes ticked until it stopped working for him. Burnt out, disillusioned, and getting this searing pain in his stomach every single Sunday. His body was screaming at him long before he was ready to listen.What came out the other side of that was breathwork and Jonny's now built a career helping people use it for real, functional stress relief.Jonny is a husband and a father, he brings a male perspective to this podcast: what stress and burnout look like from the other side.Thank you Jonny for joining me in this very valuable conversation. You can connect with Jonny HERETo join the Community and my Rush to Rest course this Sept click HERE to begin .Email us at the podcast at [email protected] music by Chris Collins Indie Music Box
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  Episode #49 Meet Niamh Tansey 23.08.2026 31мин

  Today's episode closes out Season 4, and it's one I've been looking forward to for a long time, a conversation with my gorgeous friend Niamh Tansey, a multiple award-winning holistic therapist marking ten years in business this year. Niamh's story starts in the corporate world, eighteen years in insurance and finance, until she took a leap most people thought was madness: walking away to retrain, first in interior design, then, almost by accident, in reflexology while on maternity leave with her daughter. A decade on, she's built a thriving therapy clinic, blending reflexology, facial reflexology sound healing and more into treatments people travel across the city for. In this episode, we talk about burnout, reinvention, the loneliness of building a business alone, and why sharing what you know , instead of guarding it, is what real growth looks like.You'll find Niamh on Instagram here and on her website hereThis episode supports Studio Eight rural floral art studio founded by designer Kirsten O’Keeffe.Check out here website here
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  Episode #48 Meet Fiona O'Donohoe 16.08.2026 41мин

  I recently chatted with Fiona O'Donohoe, the owner of ⁠Away with Nature⁠, to talk all about how her business was born and to hear about her success from her kitchen table to a thriving business today. Fiona has built something really special, and I can't wait for you to hear how she got started and what drives her.⁠Check our her website here⁠This episode is also proudly supporting ⁠Óir & Gráce⁠, a beautiful new Irish, female-owned jewellery brand. If you love supporting small Irish businesses definitely ⁠go check them out.⁠Contact the podcast womenbeingwellpodcast @gmail.comor message us on ⁠Instagram ⁠Intro by Chris Collins - Indie music box.
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  Episode #47 A gift to you 02.08.2026 26мин

  This week, it’s just me! I’m sharing a little update on what’s been happening at Women Being Well, what I’ve been creating behind the scenes, and what’s coming next.As a thank you for being here and listening to the podcast, I’ve also included one of my tapping meditations, Taming Overthinking, in this episode. If you’re managing stress right now, finding it hard to switch off, or you’re simply curious about trying tapping with me, I hope it gives you a little space to slow down and reset.I’ll also be sharing more about my new Tapping Club, which will be opening this September, along with some of the other things I’m creating for Women Being Well.If you’d like to be the first to hear when the Tapping Club opens, pop your details below and I’ll make sure you don’t miss anything.https://womenbeingwell.myflodesk.com/p4fpyomur2My email is [email protected] and you'll find me on the podcast Instagram HERE and my personal page HERE
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  Episode #46 Meet Diane Brennan 26.07.2026 50мин

  In today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Diane Brennan,Diane is a nutritionist, personal trainer, and owner of Chapter U Coaching based in Airside, Swords.Diane's story is one so many of us will relate to. She spent 17 years in a sedentary insurance job, developed chronic shoulder pain that was absolutely debilitating, and eventually discovered the life-changing power of strength training and mobility work, which not only got her pain free but completely transformed her life and career.Now, Diane runs her own private, appointment-only studio, a calm, sensory friendly space with no mirrors, no phones, and absolutely no egos, designed specifically so women can show up, feel safe, and just be.In this conversation, we talk about:Exercise in midlife — why "something is always better than nothing" and why the all-or-nothing mindset is holding so many of us backThe pressure women feel to run 5Ks, do HIIT, and keep up with everyone on Instagram.. and why you absolutely don't have toStress and pain — the deeply connected relationship between the two, and how managing stress has to come firstStarting slow and building confidence — how Diane works with women in their 40s who have never trained beforeThe "all or something" approach — one session a week still counts.Whether you're returning to exercise after years away, struggling with consistency, or just feeling overwhelmed by the fitness world, this episode is for you. 💛Find Diane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane_chapteryou/Website: https://chapteryoucoaching.ie/
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  Episode #45 Meet Sarah Keogh 06.07.2026 43мин

  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.
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  Episode #44 Meet Yasmin Renaudin 06.06.2026 47мин

  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
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  Episode #43 Meet Sarah Possié 17.05.2026 39мин

  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
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  Episode #42 Meet Fern Moore 10.05.2026 53мин

  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
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  Episode #41 Meet Vicky Shilling - again 04.05.2026 35мин

  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.
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  Episode #40 Meet Karen Mc Carthy 25.04.2026 55мин

  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
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  Episode #39 Meet Aisling Burke 12.04.2026 53мин

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

  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)
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  Episode #37 Meet Lisa Price 24.05.2025 43мин

  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 [email protected] music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.
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  Episode #36 Meet Pat Kane 10.05.2025 41мин

  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 [email protected] music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.
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  Episode #35 Meet Lisa O'Carroll 03.05.2025 1ч 1мин

  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 [email protected] music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.
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  Episode #34 Meet Ananya Prasad 26.04.2025 52мин

  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 [email protected] or follow me on Instagram HERE
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  Episode #33 Meet Judith Cuffe 19.04.2025 58мин

  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 [email protected] music - Chris Collins Indie Music Box.