Tis Yourself

In this week's episode, we are off to the cobbles and the Rovers to chat to now former Corrie star Channique. She left the UK soap after playing Dee Dee for three years and is now threading the boards in a new play across the UK. I speak to her about unconventional path to success, working in the worst job during the pandemic, and why her mum thinks her career has peaked! We also discuss carving y...

Strap in for this one! My gorgeous guest today is the lovely James Sutton, known by many as John Paul McQueen from Hollyoaks, or Ryan Lamb in Emmerdale. But now he steps into a new role, away from acting and more into delving deep rather than playing other people. He wants to help men become happy and look inside and out. And at 43, and having done the work, James is feeling better than ever. We a...

Harrison is a man on a mission- to help us all understand how to do more in our home. Whether it is a small or big fix, he reckons we all have the tools needed to DIY- yes, even me! I hope you enjoy this chat as I learn about his life from Australia to Kenya to Clare, and how he is passing on the skills needed that some of us never got to learn. He also hosts his own podcast, which you can find at...

Surf dude. With attitude. Kinda groovy. Ever wondered what life was really like for the stars of the hit 90s teen sitcom California Dreams? In this episode, it's a candid chat with Jay Anthony Franke , famously known to millions of fans as the leather-jacket-wearing heartthrob Jake Sommers . Jay opens up about his sudden rise to fame, transitioning overnight from rationing packet ramen to becoming...

Now it's time for the second part of this eye-opening chat. We look into what she learned from the show, or lack of learning, what her proudest achievements are and what the real modelling industry was like for her. We talk about inspiring the next generations and why women are best when they come together. If you want to hear more about Corinne's book, her upcoming podcast and her competition, he...

Oh boy do I have a show for you! What really happened behind the scenes of America's Next Top Model ? In this explosive episode, I meet Cycle 8 breakout star Corinne (formerly Britney Hatch) to pull back the curtain on the modeling industry's most controversial show. From predatory contracts to psychological warfare, Corinne shares her raw, unfiltered experience of what went down when the cameras...

We all were glued to the first ever series of the Traitors Ireland, and I am so lucky to have Andrew Moloney on with me to tell me all! Hear how his life changed in 18 months- with a new marriage, house, baby- and a stint on TV thrown in! He tells me about how he played football for Ireland, calling his Dad 'Daddy' on national TV and why he is not looking for fame from his experience. If you enjoy...

It is Season 7 of the podcast and I am kicking off with an Irish TV legend! George has been on Irish screens since he was a teen and it was great to hear about what he's learned, why he still loves Fair City and his goals for the future. We talk about a Fair City podcast, threading the boards, and why he is ready to replace Cillian Murphy if a tall man is needed! Enjoy the chat and if you are list...

In this episode, I answer questions sent in by some of the listeners, and reveal who I nearly have had on the podcast and so much more! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympian and boxer Wayne is back for a catch up to talk about so many topics. We discuss why smaller boxers are paying for fights, why women are the future of the sport and so much more. We also talk about the recent tragic death of Ricky Hatton and how Wayne's own battle with mental health could have seen him take the same steps. TW: There is talk of suicide and depression. For a helpline in your...

In this episode of Tis Yourself , I catch up with legendary Law & Order: SVU star Dann Florek . Dann opens up about the shocking and "disrespectful" sudden death of his iconic character, Donald Cragen , and the overwhelming fan response to the end of an era. He shares behind-the-scenes memories from his 27-year journey on the show, from the original series to Organized Crime , and reflects on...

Episode 3 of my catch-ups with former podcast guests is with the wonderful Kerry, who found fame on Big Brother UK. Since then, she has been an ambassador for people with disabilities, in particular MS. She tells me all about how one show changed her life, how she thinks her season was the best, and why she is glad no-one has topped her Halloween exit from the house. We also talk about her weight...

In the second episode of my catch-up mini series, I chatted to Sarah Jayne about life has been since we last spoke on the podcast, almost FOUR years ago!! I would not have said it would be that long! In this, we talk about being lucky, pole dancing, empowerment, being a role model and being a literal model, and why there is a lack of them over 40. I hope you enjoy, please leave us a comment on Spo...

As part of this week's celebration of my 100th episode, we are chatting to some former guests about how life has changed since we last spoke. When I spoke to Billy back in June 2022, the pandemic was coming to an end, and life was good. Just under a year later, Aslan lost Christy Dignam after a long cancer battle. Now with a new singer two years later, Billy talks about the toll Christy's death ha...

Here I look back with clips from every episode of season 6 so if you missed an episode, you can hear if it is the one for you to go back and listen to! And this episode kickstarts a week of content!! Hear all about it on the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is just a wee mention and thank you for all my guests, listeners and everyone who has helped along this journey to get me to 100 episodes! I LOVE YOUUUUU GRMA Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IT'S MY 100TH EPISODE!!!! Whhhoooppppp!! And the teenage Nicola who grew up with Now That's What I Call Music CDs, the posters of Ronan Keating with spiky hair in Father and Son and every issue of Smash Hits can't believe I am celebrating it with 90s popstar Kavana!! We talk about his career, his new book Pop Scars and the stories we never knew- like how he was battling addiction and hiding his se...

Back for episode 99! And this time it's with boxer and Olympian hopeful Kellie McLoughlin. She is here to talk the road to 2028, and her career, but mainly to talk about her mental health journey, in the hope she can help others who are in the same position she was in. TW: There is discussion of suicide and depression and I have included numbers for help, but please click this link for help in you...

We are so close to episode 100!!! This week I am joined by 2 musical legends- Barry Devlin and Charles O'Connor from Horslips! I was so lucky to hear their stories of how they got started thanks to a Harp ad, what it was like touring during the Troubles and why losing a band member put an end to them touring again. The group have a new album out now, At the BBC, featuring 4 CDs and a DVD which has...

Dia duit a chairde! So in this episode I have the wonderful Rossa from the Irish trad band Kila, here to talk an teanga agus the tunes. We also speak about his pledge to never play in Israel again, what is happening around the world and how he feels about it as an Irishman. Hear how he ended up starting an Irish language school in Leitrim and how Shaggy and Kila shared a stage! A great chat! Pleas...

Niamh has an incredible story. You may know her as an All Ireland winner with Dublin, but did you know she had a rare disease growing up that caused her to have to learn how to speak all over again when she was just 10? She tells me all, and how sport helped her when she couldn't express how she felt. As always, subscribe, like, rate, review and leave a comment! Support this show http://supporter....

I am HONOURED to have my first member of the BAU on the podcast!!! The lovely Kirsten stopped by to talk Evolution, the power uniting with women at work can do, that sexual tension with Shemar and so much more! We talk politics, growing up, why she uses her position for good and why the cast sticks together all these years later. I loved this chat and if you did too, leave me a comment, review, a...

This week I got to chat in person with my guest and it was the lovely Toby, who was over in Dublin to launch this year's Love Island with Virgin Media TV. We talked dating IRL, the role of his Mayo mam on his love life, why he won't ever release a statement about a break-up and soooo much more! Was great to chat in person and hear his story, and I hope you enjoy! Please share, and subscribe to the...

I am so blessed to have this gorgeous chat with Jack, about sport, Dancing with the Stars, mental health and finding love. We look at his taekwondo journey, the Olympics and how it affected him outside of sport. he told me why Dancing with the Stars was one of the best things he did, and how it made him new friendships. There's so much in this episode, and thanks to VHI who set up the chat, as he...

My first ever cricketer and it is the Irish women's captain, Gaby Lewis. Hear how she got into the game, what the cricketing world is like in Ireland, how beating England boosted their profile and so much more. As the spotlight on female sports continues to shine, and our Irish females especially, let's give this chat a push and maybe a future cricketer will hear it! And remember, please rate, rev...