Mad About Herself Podcast

What was meant to be just another episode became something rather different. After a serious road traffic accident forced me to cancel upcoming recordings, we unexpectedly found ourselves recording a season finale. This week, the tables are turned as my good friend, comedian and creative genius Joseph Carlin takes over hosting duties, Producer Simon finally gets his own microphone, and for the fir...

This week on Mad About Herself, I’m joined by Naiomi Kelly, better known as Mama Nomes, herbalist, aromatherapist, community builder, and founder of The Herbal Hub, a pioneering health and wellbeing practice in Derry. From dreaming of becoming the Potions Master at Hogwarts (or a farmer!) to creating a career rooted in nature, healing, and community, Naiomi’s story is a beautiful reminder that the...

In this episode of The Mad About Herself Podcast, I sit down with Registered Nutritionist and Female Health Coach Jade Bradley to explore her inspiring journey into the world of women's health and nutrition. Jade shares the 10-year path that led her to become a registered nutritionist and female health coach, the lessons she learned along the way, and the passion that drives her to help women...

Trigger warning: This episode includes conversations around birth trauma and birth experiences that some listeners may find difficult. Please take care while listening. Jessica Ireland joins Alannah to talk about home birth, homemaking, motherhood, and building a career online through TikTok. Jessica has built a successful career online, growing from her viral drawing account on TikTok to sharing...

Aoife Bonner, founder of Sass & Halo, joins Alannah to talk about building a business in the wake of her father’s sudden passing, celebrating 10 years of entrepreneurship, navigating motherhood, and co-founding GIRL, a creative space championing female-led businesses. Aoife is the definition of a girl’s girl. This conversation is honest, frank, and full of laughs as we chat about loss, resilie...

In Episode 5 of the Mad About Herself podcast, I sit down with self-professed hot mom of one (very soon to be two) and TikTok creator, Anna Crawford. We chat about pregnancy, motherhood, relationships, body confidence, social media, and the reality of navigating life online while trying to stay true to yourself. Anna also opens up about struggling with postnatal depression after the birth of her f...

In Episode 4 of the Mad About Herself podcast, I sit down with content creator and mum of three, Jenny Montgomery aka @wingingmalife We chat about motherhood, parenting children with different needs, advocating for your children, raising a child with autism, relationships, mental health and anxiety, and the realities of sharing your life online. It’s an honest, funny and heartfelt conversation abo...

In Episode 3 of the Mad About Herself podcast, I sit down with lifestyle creator and mum of four, Caoímhe Mc Ginley of The Big Hill House. We chat about motherhood, building a career online, sharing life on social media, and navigating personal change while living in the public eye. It’s an honest, emotional, and empowering conversation about resilience, identity, and creating a life that feels tr...

In the second episode of the Mad About Herself Podcast , I’m joined by award-winning musical comedian, writer, and BBC presenter, Emer Maguire. We chat about growing up feeling ‘different’, surviving grammar school, embracing quiet confidence, and navigating OCD and neurodiversity as well as the realities of being judged on appearance. You can buy tickets to Emer's upcoming shows or find out more...

In the first episode of Mad About Herself , I’m joined by Annette Kelly, wellness entrepreneur and co-founder of Little Penny Thoughts. We chat all about confidence, self-love, neurodiversity, and manifestation - and how words (and quotes) can be a powerful catalyst for change. Find Annette’s products and upcoming events at www.littlepennythoughts.com . Thanks to our episode sponsor, I Am Beauty....