A Place In The World

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This week I am joined by the "Queen of Spice Bags" herself, Fyiya! We kick things off discussing Fyiya’s love for food and her ASMR videos, but the conversation quickly digs into the deeper, often overlooked realities of living with Endometriosis. We discuss the journey to diagnosis for a condition that remains chronically under-researched, the systemic lack of education surrounding periods, and t...

In this episode of A Place in the World, I’m joined by Alison Bryan. Alison is one of those people who articulates things so beautifully that I found myself nodding along throughout the whole conversation. We get into the reality of being a woman today and what it looks like to find your way when you have the choice not to follow the traditional path. We aren't relying on men for financial stabili...

In this two-part conversation for episodes 8 & 9, outdoor content creator Barry Taylor joins the show to discuss his adventures on the Camino and the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). We explore the intersection of physical endurance and the human psyche, and what that means for connection on an often solitary trail. Barry offers a reflective look at how the fear of loss can drive loneliness and a ne...

In this two-part conversation for episodes i 8 & 9, outdoor content creator Barry Taylor joins the show to discuss his adventures on the Camino and the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). We explore the intersection of physical endurance and the human psyche, and what that means for connection on an often solitary trail. Barry offers a reflective look at how the fear of loss can drive loneliness and a...

This week, I sit down with Camilla Vai to trace her journey from a childhood on the edge of two cultures to her life here in Galway. Growing up on the border of Italy and Austria, Camilla experienced a unique cultural tug-of-war that shaped her early understanding of identity. We discuss her journey since then and the winding process of finding where you belong along the way. Camilla talks about h...

Thanks for your patience last week. I had to make a literal journey around the circumference of the world to get home from a holiday. We had a brief hiatus but we are back with a juicy treat. Pun intended. This week, I am joined by Content Creator and Podcaster - the Dating Orange. We dive into the landscape of modern love and hash out why dating feels like such a struggle right now. From follower...

This week I’m joined by Jack Squibb, Sports Communications Officer with Irish Wheelchair Association. We talk about the power of para-sport, the community behind it, and how it can nurture belonging, identity and confidence. Jack shares insight into what real acceptance and visibility looks like and we chat about what a “level playing field” actually means in practice. It’s a conversation about re...

This week I’m joined by Shani, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Donegal. We talk about what it’s like to lose confidence in your creativity, step away from music, and slowly find your way back to it. Shani shares how her relationship with music has changed over time, from pressure and expectation to something more honest and personal. We also get into the impact of social media on artists t...

For our second episode, I sat down with Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin (more affectionately known as The Kerry Cowboy!)  We talk about what the modern community really looks like in rural Ireland today, how it is changing, and what is at risk of being lost. We discuss the revival of the Irish language, the renewed pride many people feel, and the very real challenges that still exist in rural Gaeltach...

Welcome to the first full episode of A Place In The World! In this episode, I chat to Molly Smyth from Healing Gals podcast. We explore systemic challenges facing community life in Ireland, unpack elements of the patriarchy and reflect on female empowerment. We also share our deep grá for Catherine Connolly and what she represents. We don’t have all the answers (or always get everything right) but...

Welcome listeners! I wanted to introduce myself and the aim of the podcast in a short introduction episode. In this episode, I talk a little about myself and the motivations behind the podcast. Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe (2022 European Commission Joint Research Centre study) and I am on a mission to hear people’s takes on what it’s going to take to return to the village! Podcast th...