The Are Ya Well Podcast

This week, I am joined by Tara Thompson. Tara is a trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher and a soon-to-be book author. Her upcoming book is titled The Quest: A Healing Journey from Trauma . In this episode, Tara gives us a deep dive into her life—from the corporate hustle to a string of failed relationships to a hectic social life. Tara delved into the world of mindfulness & meditation d...

This week, I am joined by Shane Walsh, also known as Shane Walsh Fitness . Shane is an online coach offering personalized fitness programs and nutritional guidance to female clients. His approach is often described as holistic, focusing not just on physical training but also on mental well-being and sustainable lifestyle changes. Shane shares his personal journey with mental health on today's podc...

This week, I am joined by Rhona Cullinan, the owner of thriving CBD business Focus by Rhona . Rhona has been on quite a journey over the last few years. She has navigated challenges such as dealing with narcissistic abuse and repetitive toxic relationships, raising her three beautiful children, each with special needs, undergoing gastric bypass surgery twice, and successfully establishing her thri...

This week I am joined by one of the funniest people I know, Caitlin Murray or you might know her from her instagram handel @BigTimeAdulting.   Caitlin has embarked on a remarkable journey over the past few years. She transitioned from the bustling life in New York City to the peaceful suburbs to become a stay-at-home mom to her three wonderful kids. Her story took a challenging turn when her eldes...

This week, I am joined by Bob Roth, a pioneer in the meditation space, is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation teachers in the world. Over the past fifty years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation to many thousands of people, including billionaire CEOs, Hollywood celebrities (Tom Hanks, Oprah, Hugh Jackman, Martin Scorsese, Katy Perry, Gywneth Paltrow),combat-scarred vetera...

Join me this week on the podcast for an inspiring conversation with Brendan Spratt as he shares his remarkable surrogacy journey. Brendan, a proud father of two beautiful children born via surrogacy, delves into his experiences and the challenges he faced along the way. As a gay man who celebrated his marriage shortly after the historic 2015 referendum, Brendan's story is a testament to love, resi...

Join me for part 2 of Yvonne's story. This is equally as good, if not even more motivating, than part 1. This section focuses on how to manifest, and it's packed with great real-life examples, stories, and Yvonne’s 7-step process for manifesting your dream life.  Dive in and discover practical steps and powerful insights that can help you bring your dreams to life. Here’s where you can find Yvonne...

Meet the incredible Yvonne Tchrakian: mother of four, corporate lawyer, and manifestation queen. In Part 1 of this two-hour conversation, we delve into Yvonne’s childhood, which was split between LA and Listowel, Kerry. We discuss her remarkable career as a lawyer—you'll undoubtedly feel motivated by Yvonne’s work ethic—how she manifested her wonderful husband, and her sometimes turbulent journey...

This week, I am joined by powerhouse Vicky Shilling ( https://vickyshilling.com ). Vicky is an incredible resource on all things entrepreneurship, with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has spent years helping others in the wellness industry get their ventures off the ground. In this podcast, we discuss her journey from the music industry to becoming a successful solopreneur. If you’re loo...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the podcast! In this special episode, I am thrilled to have Dez McMahon as my guest. Dez is a psychic medium and healer who performed his first reading at the age of 10. He has provided readings for Oscar winners and gangsters alike and is also a talented actor, with appearances in Game of Thrones ,  Vikings , and  Love/Hate . Additionally, Dez is a voice-over artist and co...

This week I talk to the incredible Damy Redmond. Damy's lovely mum, Marian, was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and he tells us about that tough journey with her. Damy speaks openly and honestly about how hard that journey was and the aftermath of dealing with grief. Like his mum, Damy has a brilliant sense of humor, so we laugh a lot along the way. They say cancer will affect half of us in this li...

This week I am joined by Irish apprentice star, Maura Rath.  Maura joined the cast of the apprentice for series, 18 and found herself on the winning team on a fair few occassions.  Maura brought so much energy and joy to our screens and she gives me all the apprentice goss.   Maura is busy building her yoga empire, we discuss the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and some setbacks she has had...

Laura Farrington is host of the Are Ya Well podcast, co owner of workplace wellbeing company www.umbrellawellness.ie mummy and avid meditator.  Today she talks to us about her story and journey to being where she is today. This is a story of mental health, love and grief, it is ultimately a story of overcoming adversity. Laura believes that the tough times we go through, our hardships, ultimately...