The IMAGE Wellness Project

This week on The Wellness Project Podcast, Dominique sits down with Shane Lennon and Aoibhinn Raleigh for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, identity and connection. Shane has been sober for 18 years. Aoibhinn is approaching two years sober after making the life-changing decision to seek help in 2023. Together they discuss the realities of addiction, what was really sitting underne...

Why are we still whispering about periods in sports? In this episode, recorded live at WellFest, Dominique sits down with female fight nutritionist Lindsey Rhatigan.  It’s 2026 and in the world of sports we are still normalising missed cycles. Still asking women to wear white shorts designed for men. Still asking female athletes to perform at their peak while ignoring the most fundamental part of...

What does it take to step away, pivot, and bring a groundbreaking brand back to life? In this episode of the IMAGE Wellness Project podcast, recorded live at the IMAGE WellTalk stage during Wellfest, Melanie Morris sits down with beauty innovator and Cocoabrown founder, Marissa Carter. Marissa shares a deeply honest look behind the scenes of her huge business rebrand and relaunch. They dive into t...

In this fun, chatty, empowering episode, recorded live at WellFest, Melanie Morris sits down with Ireland's elite sporting dynamos: sisters Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke. From a family of five girls in Co. Roscommon, they originally picked up boxing gloves just to improve their fitness—and went on to conquer the world stage. Today, Aoife holds the World Boxing Championship Gold Medal (75kg middl...

Meet Iain Liam Ward AKA The King of Chemo  Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2020 at age 31, Iain turned a tragic situation into a viral mission to break world records by completing marathons and raising money for cancer research. He spoke with host Melanie Morris as part of the IMAGE Wellness Project about: His Goal : To break the Guinness world record for the most money raised for charity...

This week on The IMAGE Wellness Project, Dominique sits down with Joe Wicks and Rosie Wicks for a live conversation recorded at WellFest. Known for transforming the fitness space and helping millions of people move more, Joe is joined by Rosie to share a more personal side of their lives. Together, they talk about building a family, creating a calm and stable home environment, and navigating busy...

This week on The IMAGE Wellness Project, Dominique McMullan sits down with Niamh O’Connor for a live conversation recorded at WellFest. Niamh has become one of Ireland’s most refreshing voices online, known for her honesty when it comes to wellness, body image and self-worth. In this episode, she opens up about completely changing the course of her life, from building sustainable routines and disc...

In this moving episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project , Dominique McMullan is joined by journalist, friend and former Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell for an honest conversation about grief in real time. Earlier this year, Édaein lost her beloved mum Mary after a very short illness. As she approaches her first Christmas without her, Édaein reflects on love, anger, gratitude, community, and what it means...

This week, Dominique is joined by personal trainer and endurance athlete John Belton …a man who has spent over two decades helping people perform at their best, in body and mind. From leading extreme challenges across the globe to navigating the tender realities of fatherhood, John shares what resilience really looks like, how to build it, and why slowing down might be the bravest thing of all. Ca...

In this live episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project Podcast, Dominique McMullan sits down with non-diet nutritionist and intuitive eating counsellor Niamh Orbinski to cut through the endless food noise that surrounds women today. Together, they explore how diet culture combined with GLP-1 overuse has taught us to shrink and what it means to finally step away from that narrative. Niamh shares what i...

In this episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project Podcast, Dominique McMullan sits down with life and business coach, author, and speaker Mark Fennell . Mark shares his journey through debilitating anxiety, describing how fear of the fear can become more overwhelming than fear itself,  and how he learned to navigate his nervous system and find resilience. He also speaks candidly about infertility...

What happens when you swap silence for beats on the yoga mat? In this episode of the IMAGE Wellness Project Podcast, host Dominique McMullan sits down with Naoise Ní Bhrion (aka Yoga le Naoise ) to explore how Techno Yoga grew from a lockdown idea to a festival-stage movement. Together, they dive into the rhythm of resilience, the role of Gaeilge in wellness, and why showing up as your full, imper...

We are back with season five of IMAGE Wellness Project and this week, host Dominique McMullan is joined by integrative health coach, yoga teacher, holistic healer and new author Miriam Hussey . Together they explore what it means to live a soul-led life, the courage it takes to surrender, and the simple yet powerful ways we can reconnect with ourselves when we feel stuck in survival mode. Miriam a...

Writer, psychotherapist and founder of  The Still , Daniella Moyles joins Dominique for the final episode of  The IMAGE Wellness Project Podcast.  Daniella’s story is a brave one. Once a model and radio DJ, her life changed dramatically after a panic attack forced her to stop and listen. That moment led her on a journey through travel, self-reflection, therapy and eventually to buil...

What if your body wasn’t a problem to solve? In this episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project , Dominique sits down with Maura Rath (@yogawithmaura) to talk about finding peace with your body, rebelling against diet culture and learning to move for joy – not punishment. Together they explore how to quiet the inner critic, reconnect to your body every day, and create communities where women feel safe...

How do you find joy outside achievement? Olympian Nadia Power and Paralympic gold medallist Ellen Keane join Dominique McMullan on the IMAGE Wellness Project for an open, inspiring conversation. They share their mental health journeys, how they’ve learned to rest without guilt, and why they believe softness is strength. Ellen reflects on stepping away from elite sport and using her platform for re...

What if wellness felt easy? In this episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project podcast, Dominique sits down with Clare McKenna – broadcaster and health coach – for a refreshingly real conversation about what it means to be ‘well’. They talk about burnout, perfectionism in wellness culture, and why Clare now prioritises ease and connection over rigid routines. This is an antidote to a culture obsessed w...

We think we know our food. But the truth is, many of us have been misled by packaging and “health” claims for years. Sophie Morris wants to change that. The creator, nutrition coach and cookbook author joins the latest episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project , to talk ultra-processed foods, misleading “health-halo” labels, and the swaps, philosophies and insights that have made her one of Ireland’s...

In this special episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project , Dominique is joined by NHS surgeon, bestselling author and TikTok science star Dr Karan Rajan . Together they explore some of wellness’ buzziest trends through the lens of medical science from gut health and metabolism to supplements, sleep, longevity and more. Curious if fermented foods actually boost your mood? Wondering whether creatine is...

What if the secret to feeling better - in your body, your mind, and your life - was something as simple as your breath? This week, Dominique McMullan speaks to Níall Ó’Murchú , breathwork expert, bestselling author and co-founder of The Blissful Breath Academy . In this soulful episode, Niall shares how breath can be a doorway to resilience, healing, and even joy… especially in a world that keeps...

This week on The IMAGE Wellness Project , Dominique is joined by Chris Connolly - also known as Get Better With Chris . Chris grew up in Fatima Mansions. He struggled with addiction, self-worth, and ended up in a psychosis fuelled by cocaine and alcohol during lockdown. That was his rock bottom, but it also marked the beginning of his rebuild. Since 2020, Chris has slowly pieced his life back toge...

Freediver Claire Walsh has been to the depths, both underwater and within herself. In this powerful episode, she sits down with Dominique to talk about the journey from living a life she thought she should want, to building a life that truly fits. They dive into grief, body image, fear as a shape-shifter, and the quiet strength it takes to surrender when things don’t go as planned. Claire’s story...

In this special live episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project , recorded at WellFest, host Dominique McMullan is joined by Ella Mills - founder of Deliciously Ella - for an honest conversation about wellness that's rooted in real life. From navigating burnout to building a business, from motherhood to mindset, Ella shares the rituals and reflections that have helped her stay grounded. Together they u...

Dominique McMullan sat down with Brian Pennie - neuroscientist, PhD, author, speaker, star of RTE’s “ Hooked ” and former heroin addict turned mindset expert - for a conversation about transformation…not just in the external sense, but on a deep, internal level. His story is about more than overcoming addiction; it’s about waking up to life, breaking free from unconscious patterns, and learning ho...

With WellFest taking place this weekend, Dominique McMullan - IMAGE Media’s Editorial Director - managed to sneak in chats with some of this year’s headliners, including Sarah King (Head Of WellFest), Jennifer Rock (aka The Skin Nerd), TV Chef Erica Drum and Loretta Dignam , Founder of The Menopause Hub. If you’re heading to the festival, you can think of this episode of The IMAGE Wellness Project...