BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn

"At some point you have to stop climbing the mountain... and enjoy the view." This week, Sian is joined by broadcaster, health coach and author Clare McKenna for a refreshing conversation about ambition, burnout, wellness and what it really means to build a life you don't need a break from. Clare shares her journey from marketing to broadcasting, the years of saying yes to every opportunity, juggl...

"We don't talk about ageing with children - but children notice everything." Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, ageing, memory loss, caregiving, grief, and family illness. This week's conversation is a deeply moving one about family, memory, love and the difficult realities that so many families quietly navigate behind closed doors. I'm joined by pr...

"You need to be training in your 50s for your 60s." This week's episode is a little different - and one I thoroughly enjoyed. I'd been following Frank Murphy online for quite some time before inviting him onto the podcast. His videos are practical, encouraging and full of simple advice about staying healthy as we age. What I wasn't expecting was the story behind the man. Frank is a longevity fitne...

“This is me. If you don't like it, here it is. I'm not changing.”  Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, suicide, grief and mental health. This week's guest is someone who embodies resilience, authenticity and the courage to start again. I'm joined by Lisa Lawless - content creator, entrepreneur, podcast host, wife, mother and the voice behind Bras Off and Breat...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health struggles and pornography addiction. What happens when the version of yourself the world ‘loves’… isn’t really you? This week on BeBelle, Sian sits down with wellness coach and retreat facilitator Gavin Meenan for one of the most raw and powerful conversations of the season. From childhood bullying and deep sensitivity to addiction...

“I was like, I’ll just start it. Why not?” This week, I’m joined by Siobhan Lam - founder of April and the Bear and judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year - for a conversation about creativity, business, motherhood and trusting yourself enough to take the leap. Siobhan opens up about growing up between London and Kildare, feeling different as a mixed-race child in Ireland, meeting her husband at 17, leav...

“This is the boldest thing I’ve ever done .”  This week, I’m joined by Laura O’Mahony - and this conversation felt like sitting down with someone who tells the truth about life exactly as it is. Laura is an actor, comedian, writer, and the host of the award-winning Red Raw Podcast . You might know her from The Young Offenders , Bridget and Eamonn , Republic of Telly , or her regular appearanc...

“We all want somebody who sees us and loves us.” Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of alcoholism and eating disorders This week’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that sometimes the people who bring the most joy into the world have had to fight very hard to find it themselves. I’m joined by Edgar Kirby, and from the moment we sat down, I knew this conversation was going to stay...

“I wasn’t prepared for what happened… no one tells you what it’s really like.” Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, baby loss, trauma, and mental health.  This week I'm joined by Lorna Cronin, known online as @lorzylovey and while you might know her for her humour and relatability, this episode shares the story behind the laughter. Lorna opens up about her experie...

Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who had no choice but to be.  Trigger Warning : This episode contains discussion of grief, miscarriage, and loss of a parent. This week, I’m joined by Geraldine Jones, founder and CEO of Skin Formulas, but more importantly, a woman whose story is rooted in resilience, courage, and backing herself every step of the way. From growing up on a dairy farm...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of addiction, substance abuse, overdose, and mental health struggles. “I promise you… I’ll make the mother of all comebacks.” This week’s episode is one I won’t forget. I sit down with Brenda Dennehy, known to many as Brenda’s Bits, for a conversation that is raw, honest, and deeply powerful. Brenda is a broadcaster, podcaster, and storyteller who...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of chronic illness, grief, loss, and disordered eating. Sometimes life doesn’t just change - it asks you to become someone new. In this episode, I sit down (again) with Annmarie O'Connor, someone who first joined me back in 2019, and whose life has transformed in ways neither of us could have imagined. Since we last spoke, Annmarie has been diagnos...

I've been saying the same thing about myself for years. It’s time I stop. In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Miriam Hussey - speaker, author, co-founder of Soul Space , and someone I’ve admired for years. Miriam’s new book Light Up is out now and after our chat, I walked away with more than a reading list. What really stuck with me was how she speaks about the mind, body, and...

Some people just make you want to be better. Grandad Billy is one of them. In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Billy Kennedy - also known to many as Grandad Billy , and grandfather to Aine, the founder of The Smooth Company . I don’t say this lightly: this episode is one of my favourites. Billy’s stories about chasing his future wife down O’Connell Street, raising six children...

Some people bury their pain. Feebee Foran planted hers and something beautiful grew from it. This week, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Feebee Foran, the heart behind Forager - a brand built from grief, grounded in nature, and rooted in joy. We talked about so much: her childhood, her relationship with the earth, the loss of her father, and how digging into the soil helped her find her way...

Some people are quietly brilliant - Jenny Johnston O’Neill is one of them. In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Jenny Johnston O’Neill - CEO of Azure, a marketing visionary, and someone I’ve admired from the moment I met her. Jenny’s story is full of the kind of moments we don’t always celebrate enough - dancing at Julian Benson’s classes, working behind the scenes in agencies,...

Trigger warning: This episode includes conversations around domestic abuse, addiction, overdose, miscarriage and grief. Please listen with care. Some stories stay with you. Nicole’s did. In this minisode, I reflect on my chat with Senator Nicole Ryan (@senator_ryan_sf), and the deeply human story behind the political title. Nicole has walked through things most of us couldn’t imagine - from childh...

Not everyone needs to stand in the spotlight, but nothing happens without the ones holding it up. In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Conor Buckley , founder of Human Collective - a values-led fashion brand that champions quiet impact, equality, and inclusion. This chat reminded me of the people behind the scenes, the dads, the partners, the allies, who don’t always get the at...

If you grew up in a family business, you learn early that rest has to be earned but I don’t believe that anymore. In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my chat with the brilliant Michelle Ryan , founder of The Holistic Leaders and a woman who’s helping business owners blend strategy with soul - without burning out. Michelle’s story brought me right back to my own - growing up in a pub, hiding from t...

Some people leave the room and you’re different because of them - Mark Fennell is one of those people. This week, I’m sharing my thoughts after sitting down with the incredible Mark Fennell - coach, speaker, mentor, and all-round powerhouse of perspective. In this minisode, I reflect on what really stayed with me from our conversation - from the bullying Mark experienced as a boy, to the way he tr...

We all love a comeback but we rarely talk about what it takes to come back from disappointment. Today, I’m reflecting on my conversation with the brilliant Audrey Hamilton - artist, creative, entrepreneur, and bright spark of a human. I thought I knew her story… until we sat down to talk. In this minisode, I share what stuck with me - not just about her success, but about the moment things didn’t...

You don’t need to be bullied to carry the fear of not belonging. In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Tammy Darcy , founder of The Shona Project , and the powerful work she’s doing to help young girls (and now boys too) feel seen, supported and safe. It brought me back to my own experience of girlhood, confidence, fear and how much of who we become starts in those early relatio...

I’ve been on a diet since I was 12 and my episode with Paddy Cunningham (@adoseofpaddy) opened up such an honest conversation around body image, weight stigma, and why health and size are not the same thing. I also open up about my own experience starting GLP-1 medication, the surprising mental shifts I felt, and why I’m not on it right now. From childhood diets to gallbladder diagnoses and dancin...

I used to be terrified of death - until I watched my dad take his final breath. This week, it’s just me. And it’s not easy to talk about but I knew I had to. After my recent episode with Sinéad Kavanagh, I found myself reflecting on grief, legacy, and the people who shape us. And I couldn’t stop thinking about my dad. In this minisode, I share the story of his passing, the heartbreak, the healing,...

It’s easy to get lost in the noise - but what happens when we finally stop and listen? This week, I’m joined by the wonderful Miriam Hussey, integrative wellness expert, co-founder of Soul Space, and someone I’ve admired for a long time. Miriam’s work blends science, spirituality, and soul in a way that feels both grounded and expansive. This episode is full of calm wisdom, tender truths, and real...