My Mindful Map: Journeys to Well-being

I was in Weight Watchers when I was seven, with my mum. My whole life was around always trying to lose weight. In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Lafford, a Food Freedom Coach who helps people develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and themselves. Steven shares his deeply personal journey from being brought to Weight Watchers as a child, to working in fitness, nutrition, and no...

I was in Weight Watchers when I was seven, with my mum. My whole life was around always trying to lose weight. In this episode, I’m joined by  Steven Lafford , a Food Freedom Coach who helps people develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and themselves. Steven shares his deeply personal journey from being brought to Weight Watchers as a child, to working in fitness, nutrition, and...

Let’s recognize that we play our own part in our own health, well-being, and all other factors of life. We can't always subcontract it out… In this episode, I’m joined by David Roche — fitness and health coach, researcher, and co-founder of Tribal Elite in Waterford. David shares his personal journey from a chaotic lifestyle in his younger years toward a deep exploration of exercise, mental health...

Let’s recognize that we play our own part in our own health, well-being, and all other factors of life. We can't always subcontract it out… In this episode, I’m joined by David Roche — fitness and health coach, researcher, and co-founder of Tribal Elite in Waterford. David shares his personal journey from a chaotic lifestyle in his younger years toward a deep exploration of exercise, mental health...

“Why am I rushing? Why am I still go, go, go?” In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Dargan of  The Saucy Soul Coaching Studio  — a somatic breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, neuroscience mindset coach, and trauma-informed coach. Maria is also co-owner of The Yoga Yard and Root & Rise Events. Together, we explore the journey from high-pressure factory and corporate environments into mo...

“Why am I rushing? Why am I still go, go, go?” In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Dargan of  The Saucy Soul Coaching Studio  — a somatic breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, neuroscience mindset coach, and trauma-informed coach. Maria is also co-owner of The Yoga Yard and Root & Rise Events. Together, we explore the journey from high-pressure factory and corporate environments into mo...

“There’s no transformation in life without a transaction”… invest in yourself! So advises Breda Birmingham, who is “sensational” at 60. In this episode, I’m joined by Breda Birmingham — a former public health nurse and midwife, now working as a menopause educator, workplace wellbeing consultant, and author of  Midlife Women Rock – A Menopause Story for a New Generation. Breda brings a wealth of li...

“There’s no transformation in life without a transaction”… invest in yourself! So advises Breda Birmingham, who is “sensational” at 60. In this episode, I’m joined by Breda Birmingham — a former public health nurse and midwife, now working as a menopause educator, workplace wellbeing consultant, and author of  Midlife Women Rock – A Menopause Story for a New Generation. Breda brings a wealth of li...

“What’s my inner sage trying to tell me?” We’ve been taught to look outside ourselves for answers… when everything is already inside. In this episode, I’m joined by Alice Murphy, founder of Yoga Wellness with Alice. With a background as a nurse tutor, Alice now works across yoga and Reiki, with a particular focus on menstrual wisdom and cyclical living. In our conversation, we explore what it trul...

“What’s my inner sage trying to tell me?” We’ve been taught to look outside ourselves for answers… when everything is already inside. In this episode, I’m joined by Alice Murphy, founder of Yoga Wellness with Alice. With a background as a nurse tutor, Alice now works across yoga and Reiki, with a particular focus on menstrual wisdom and cyclical living. In our conversation, we explore what it trul...

When you’re at the end of your life, how will you answer these questions… ·      did you have a good time? ·      did you follow what called to you? ·      or will there be too many should haves? In this episode, I’m joined by  Susan O’Shea from Clonmel, a meditation and yoga teacher, a Reiki practitioner, and someone whose life journey beautifully reflects courage, curiosity, and continual reinve...

When you’re at the end of your life, how will you answer these questions… ·      did you have a good time? ·      did you follow what called to you? ·      or will there be too many should haves? In this episode, I’m joined by  Susan O’Shea from Clonmel, a meditation and yoga teacher, a Reiki practitioner, and someone whose life journey beautifully reflects courage, curiosity, and continual reinve...

Working with Thoughts: A Mindful Way to Relate to Thinking In this solo episode, Eilís shares a teaching from her newly released introductory mindfulness course, focusing on one of the most challenging aspects of practice: our relationship with thoughts . Drawing on mindfulness-based frameworks, neuroscience, and compassionate awareness, this episode explores why the mind thinks the way it does —...

“What is the thing that you've done in the last couple of years that has had the biggest return on investment for you?” In this episode of  Journeys to Wellbeing , I’m joined by  Rachael Shorten , a  life and wellness coach  who supports people in finding  clarity, balance, confidence , and a deeper sense of  agency  — especially during times of change. Rachael, who is a mum of three and has a bus...

“What was the change or the thing that you've done in the last couple of years that has the biggest return on investment for you?” In this episode of  Journeys to Wellbeing , I’m joined by  Rachael Shorten , a  life and wellness coach  who supports people in finding  clarity, balance, confidence , and a deeper sense of  agency  — especially during times of change. Rachael, who is a mum of three an...

As we come to the end of season 1 of the Journeys to Wellbeing   Podcast and the end of the year, I want to begin by saying a BIG THANK YOU  — for listening, for your presence, and for walking this journey with me. To close the season, I’m sharing a special conversation recorded earlier this year with  Colman Power , originally aired on his  Organic Fitness  podcast. In this conversation, we explo...

As we come to the end of season 1 of the Journeys to Wellbeing   Podcast and the end of the year, I want to begin by saying a BIG THANK YOU  — for listening, for your presence, and for walking this journey with me. To close the season, I’m sharing a special conversation recorded earlier this year with  Colman Power , originally aired on his  Organic Fitness  podcast. In this conversation, we explo...

“All addiction has one objective — to soothe emotion.” - Karl Anthony In this episode, I’m joined by  Karl Anthony , owner of  Irish Hypnosis  and Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy Ireland . Hypnosis is a field I’ve been curious about and didn’t know a huge amount about, so I invited Karl on to help me understand what hypnosis really is, how it works, and how it can support emotio...

“All addiction has one objective — to soothe emotion.” - Karl Anthony In this episode, I’m joined by  Karl Anthony , owner of  Irish Hypnosis  and Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy Ireland . Hypnosis is a field I’ve been curious about and didn’t know a huge amount about, so I invited Karl on to help me understand what hypnosis really is, how it works, and how it can support emotio...

“Mindfulness opened up a whole new world…” In this episode, I’m joined by  Judith Greene , who after 25 years’ experience in management in the public, private and third sector, is now a full time mindfulness teacher, breathwork facilitator and founder of  Judith Greene Wellbeing  based in Armagh. Judith supports individuals and organisations in managing stress, regulating the nervous system, and b...

“Mindfulness opened up a whole new world…” In this episode, I’m joined by  Judith Greene , who after 25 years’ experience in management in the public, private and third sector, is now a full time mindfulness teacher, breathwork facilitator and founder of  Judith Greene Wellbeing  based in Armagh. Judith supports individuals and organisations in managing stress, regulating the nervous system, and b...

“Thoughts are not facts. You can question them.” In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Phelan, a Mental Fitness & Performance Psychology specialist currently completing her MSc in Sport & Performance Psychology. Through her business, Buí Within , Emily helps people rewire their minds, regulate their nervous systems, and perform at their best — in sport, work, and everyday life. Emily shares...

“Thoughts are not facts. You can question them.” In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Phelan, a Mental Fitness & Performance Psychology specialist currently completing her MSc in Sport & Performance Psychology. Through her business, Buí Within , Emily helps people rewire their minds, regulate their nervous systems, and perform at their best — in sport, work, and everyday life. Emily shares...

“There’s a quote that says, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person. …It’s such a broad spectrum, so don't make assumptions.” Asking questions and communicating openly will go a long way. In this episode, I’m joined by Caitlin Donnelly, a Neurodiversity Life Coach and Educator known online as @audhdandmecoaching . Caitlin brings both lived experience and professional insi...

“There’s a quote that says, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person. …It’s such a broad spectrum, so don't make assumptions.” Asking questions and communicating openly will go a long way. In this episode, I’m joined by Caitlin Donnelly, a Neurodiversity Life Coach and Educator known online as @audhdandmecoaching . Caitlin brings both lived experience and professional insi...