A Good Kind of Scary

Today's episode is with spiritual coach, podcaster, and blogger MaryRose Shanahan. Mary Rose is passionate about bridging the gap between self-help and spirituality. She left a high-paying career & relationship to travel afar and connect more with herself. We chat about what it's like to step outside your comfort zone, using your gut as a compass for where to go next, and how to figure out who you...

In the first episode of 2024, I question the commercialised 'new year, new me' mentality. I chat about the benefits of slowing down VS speeding up, when we can find value from each and how they've both benefited me in my life. I also touch on how we can navigate when it's worth staying stilent VS speaking up.   You can follow @ agoodkindofscary for more.   Sign up for a free life coaching discover...

On this podcast, I reflect on five questions when looking back at 2023.  I focus on what I learnt, what you can take from it and how to navigate the below questions: What were my most interesting moments and unique experiences? What challenges did I face, professionally and personally? How did I grow from these? What new skills did I develop/improve last year? What have I learnt about myself, how...

Listen to me chat away about all the books I read throughout 2023. The books I finished, the books I half-finished and the ones still sitting on my shelf. I delve deep into what I learnt about myself from reading. Have a browse through my Goodreads account for the full list because it's too long to put here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/37152334    

On today's podcast, I chat about the 3 Cs that I believe are crucial for wellbeing: Community, Cuddles & Connection. (And of course, creativity too, but that's another day's episode) Follow @ agoodkindofscary for more.   

In this week's episode, I welcome addiction counsellor Justin Campbell. Justin played hurling with Galway for years so is passionate about the GAA. We chat about how the community can be an excellent safety net for a lot of people, but also how the binging/gambling culture can be detrimental for our mental wellbeing. We explore different types of addiction, how we can become aware of addictive beh...

This week is anti-bullying week. I chat with Chris Sherlock about his personal experience of being bullied, which led to him dropping out of school at thirteen. Chris now speaks openly about his story to help spread awareness. We talk about different forms of bullying, how we can spot it & ways we can help those around us. Throughout the conversation, Chris refers back to the importance of kindnes...

On this week's podcast, I'm sharing a visualization meditation I recorded to help you access your inner creative child. I take you along a journey to your personal safe space of joy. This is part of my four-week course ' Writing for Wellbeing ' (click the link below to sign up). I explain the reasoning behind including visualizations at the start of the podcast so skip ahead to 4.30 minutes if you...

It's World Mental Health Day so I am sharing a conversation with a passionate mental health advocate — Daragh Fleming. Daragh is an award-winning blogger at ' thoughtstoobig ' and a published writer. He writes to help people feel less alone in hopes of reducing the risk of suicide. We chat about his story but also how we can help ourselves and those around us when we're having a bad day. Daragh ha...

In today's episode, I share my story of how a medium approached me on a night out with messages from deceased loved ones. This happened at a time when I was manifesting in the midst of grief, wanting proof of an afterlife. This experience changed my beliefs & it's one I was reluctant to podcast about, but hopefully you find the whole thing as fascinating as I did.   Follow @ agoodkindofscary for m...

This week's episode is all about what I've learnt from minding dogs and being single. I chat about the difference between experiencing things & people/pets VS owning things & people/pets (calling them yours). I also chat about my reaction after looking back on a vision board I made last year.    Follow @ agoodkindofscary for more

It's suicide prevention month which means talking even more about mental health & wellbeing. In this episode I chat about my own personal experience in therapy & how it can be beneficial. But I also go into the stigmas around it in Irish society and around talking about it. Why is there still a shame around asking for help?  I know therapy is generally expensive but if you look around your local a...

On this week's episode I talk with triathlete, motivational speaker & aspiring coach Josh Landmann. The trajectory of Josh's life shifted at 18 after he'd an accident in Ibiza & was left with a spinal chord injury.  We talk about how to find a positive mindset through bad situations and where people find the strength to keep going. Alongside this, we discuss the language around stigmatized topics...

Today I discuss how questions can help us in many areas of our life: being open to learning and listening, connecting with others, breaking negative thinking patterns & refocusing your attention on what matters. I provide a range of questions to journal on & explain how each can benefit your life.  If you found this helpful message me @ agoodkindofscary or visit agoodkindofscary.com for more. 

This episode is my most vulnerable and personal one yet — probably because my pain is a core focus of it. In the last few years, a lot of people in my life died: two of them were very young and meant the world to me. I chat about how my views of life and death have significantly changed, but also how I have learnt to hold myself and carry on after losing people I love, and how I have had to let my...

In this week's episode, I share my experience in Bali and how I discovered far more about myself and life than what I initially expected! Keep an eye out on @ modernwomenbali   where I'll be sharing my regular column 'Branch out in Bali' very soon.

What's Your version of 'normal'? In this episode I go deep into my own personal beliefs & what I am passionate about. I chat about how & why labels can feel very limiting to me : especially the label 'normal'.  The power of language continues to surprise me everyday as I catch myself using words that can dramatically change my mood & I notice when I am triggered by particular words that other peop...

This week's episode is one I will always hold close to my heart. I chat with Aoife Butler about the pain of losing a brother & how we can all find reasons to 'hold on' when life feels painful. We both share our personal struggles of learning to live a life without someone who has always been in it. Aoife lost her brother Matthew to suicide in 2016 and continues to honor him in her everyday life. A...

In this week's episode, I reminisce on my teenage years where I spent a lot of time at school and on the bus, looking forward to the next disco. I analyze the behavior that was considered the norm during this time and the challenges of learning to socialise in anti-social environments. I also touch on how being in anti-social settings can impact our ability to socialize as adults and heighten our...

On this week's episode, I provide four steps you can take to move forward in an ideal direction that suits you. Do you ever feel like you're running around in an endless loop with no clear direction in sight? Or do you feel stuck in a rut that there's no way out of? Maybe you are constantly moving forward and trying new things but unsure of the purpose. Or you're just bored! This episode is for ev...

I had the most beautiful discussion with Lou, known for her community 'living and laughing with Lou' which she started with her adored Granny Nancy (who lived to 107 years). Lou talks about how she started this online community as a way to connect and stay close at a time when we were told to stay away. Lou documented her time with Granny Nancy during the covid pandemic, and what started as fun ha...

Do you want to incorporate journaling into your daily routine? I provide some straightforward tips on how to do this as well as suggestions for getting into the creative flow and allowing yourself to have some fun while writing! I include a short visualization at the end of this episode to help spark your creative energy. There are many benefits of journaling and reasons why I love it (which I cha...

Emer Varley (@ evpt2023 ) (@ emervarley ) is a close friend who is passionate about fitness and nutrition. We talk all things ranging from life in the UAE to building self-belief and healthy habits. We even reminisce on our teenage disco days when Emer's social life would often suffer because of her dedication to taekwondo. Emer has always been one of the most confident people I know & we chat mor...

Jo ( @realsoberjo ) tells her story about how she got fed up of the constant highs and lows in her life & why she became a life coach. She was always the party girl living a 'work hard, play hard' lifestyle until blackouts became a normality. We speak about the socially accepted drinking norms in society and how you can create fun environments without alcohol. Jo is an inspiration to listen to. Sh...

Ever had the Sunday blues? Maybe you are feeling a sense of dread about work tomorrow, spending more time worrying about what has to be done instead of doing anything. Or it's possible you are hungover from a wild Saturday night, overthinking your overdrinking. You could be living alone and feeling extra-lonely. If this is you or if you just aren't feeling yourself, give this short episode a liste...