The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast

Sunshine Witchski is a trailblazing Psychic Medium, Spiritual Advisor, High Priestess, Reiki Master, and Recovering Alcholic. Known affectionately as The Pink-Haired Sober Witch, She is on a mission to help highly motivated witches in recovery rediscover their magick, align with their highest purpose, and live the abundant life promised in sobriety. As the visionary behind Illuminate: The Unschool...

Today marks eight years since I released my first book, Someone Please Help Me, So I Did. Looking back, publishing this book was a profound turning point, one that allowed me to transform my own lived experience into support for others on their healing journeys. It opened the door to deeper conversations about trauma recovery, wellbeing, and the resilience we all carry within us. To everyone who h...

Dr Caren Hession is a vocal coach, choir leader, creator, director and social entrepreneur specialising in leading voices on a path to self-discovery and empowerment through music. Drawing on 15yrs+ of training and education, from Music to Creative Arts, Philosophy to Neuroscience, Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Special Needs; Caren’s unique skillset, experience and intuition radiates a powerful...

My guest this week is Elizabeth Gaines, her path began not in science but in survival. For more than a decade, Elizabeth worked in non-profit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The relentless pace and emotional toll led to burnout and chronic illness. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms, She turned to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), where Sh...

What would it feel like to spend your whole life working, only to face a future you never imagined? This episode brings you Carmel’s powerful and deeply human story. After decades of hard work while renting privately, retirement brought a reality she never thought she’d face, she could no longer afford her rent. With nowhere to turn, Carmel declared herself homeless. Thanks to the support of Galwa...

Jane Buckley born in Derry, Londonderry in Northern Ireland, is a passionate storyteller who brings the complexities of her homeland’s history to life. Inspired by her childhood during the Troubles - a deeply rooted conflict that took place from the late 1960’s until the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Her ‘Stones Corner’ series - Turmoil, Darkness, Light and Hope - cuts straight to the heart of on...

My guest this week is a very special human being, I called her an Earth Angel as that is exactly what Karen Olson is in the world. Through a small act of kindness in 1981 for an elderly homeless woman called Millie in New York City, it not only changed the trajectory of Karen’s life, but also the lives of thousands of people affected by homelessness in the US. Karen’s act of compassion came from a...

In this gentle guided meditation we gather under the light of the November Beaver Moon inviting us to pause, reflect and release. Let the Full Moon illuminate what has been hidden to bring clarity, truth and heightened intuition. Let the light of the moon guide you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzm...

In this deeply moving conversation, Tracy Martin shares her story of profound loss, resilience, and transformation. Having lost both her parents by the age of fifteen, and later facing a life-altering accident that changed everything she knew, Tracy’s journey is one of courage and grace. Together, we explore what it means to adapt to broken and becoming, to find light in the darkness, strength in...

My guest this week Leslie A. Rasmussen knows what it means to start over. She’s gone from writing sitcoms in Hollywood (Roseanne and The Wild Thornberrys) to running a nutrition business to becoming a novelist—all while raising a family and navigating life’s big shifts. She speaks from the heart about womanhood, identity, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself. Her latest novel, When People...

A phone call that shattered life as She knew it, would lead my guest this week Jenny Brandemuehl to writing her memoir - Forever Fly Free: One Woman’s Story of Resilience and the Power of Hope and love . Jenny’s husband Mark was an experienced pilot and her soulmate for more than three decades. On what should have been a routine flight, his plane crashed and burst into flames. Miraculously, he sur...

You’ll hear my enthusiasm shining through in this week’s episode as I sit down with Suzanne Roberts, Founder of Unifying Solutions, transformational speaker, facilitator, and author of It’s Deeper Than That: A Pathway to a Vibrant, Purposeful Life. Suzanne’s journey began with the pain of childhood abuse, leading her to self-hatred and despair. Yet her deep love for physics opened the doorway to p...

My guest Tony Stewart shares the uncertainty, fear and sorrow in his journey, but also the tenderness and joy, along with a renewed perspective on what it means to live and love with one's whole heart. Adapted from more than a decade of posts on CaringBridge. Org that chronicled Tony's odyssey, both at his wife's Lynn's side before, during and after her cancer diagnosis - his book Carrying The Tig...

Delighted to have this wonderful conversation with my guest this week Caroline Conroy of Yoga Walks Ireland, I met Caroline when She attended one of my weekend retreats and I loved her energy and enthusiasm for life. In this conversation Caroline shares how as a young child She was aware of Spirit's presence in her life and was fascinated by them. It wasn't until She met her husband that She becam...

With over 500,000 family carers in Ireland, my guest this week Tracy Carroll is a passionate parent advocate for children who live with life limiting disabilities, giving a voice to children who need to be seen and heard. Mum to 2 super heroes and married to John, She is a full time carer to Willow who suffered a brain injury after her birth in 2016. Tracy is a leading voice with Irish Carers on w...

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Karen Kruger, a mother of three, coach, and breast cancer survivor who shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, vulnerability, and hope. Karen was first diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2021. What was initially believed to be stage 1 was later revealed to be stage 3, leading to a full mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. Beyond the...

Why are anxiety levels in kids — and their parents — rising? And what if the antidote isn’t more control, but more connection? In this episode, we explore the tension between anxiety and connection, and how the very thing that soothes our fear — safe, attuned relationships — is often what feels hardest to access in anxious moments. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone navigating yo...

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with James Sweetman, who shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery, resilience, and healing. Growing up feeling unseen and burdened by fear, James endured bullying and years of not fully recognising himself. It wasn’t until his 30s that he came out as a gay man, after achieving success in his studies and career - he began embracing his true identity...

Welcome back to The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast, where we celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of sharing our stories. Today’s episode is one that will move you deeply. I’m joined by the incredible Rebecca Galli, an author, speaker, and living embodiment of what it means to live fully in the life you didn’t plan. Her books 'Rethinking Possible' & 'Morning Fuel' are les...

What an incredible and enjoyable conversation with my guest this week Yvonne Reddin who began her career in freelance journalism, Travel Reviewer and PR Expert at the age of 49. After being a stay-at-home single parent for over 20 years, Yvonne reinvented her life through education. Yvonne really is a testament that it's never too late to start something new and She has given herself the opportuni...

Nearly 40% of women in their late 50s are facing empty nest syndrome and looking to reinvent themselves? Rita Lussier, long-time columnist for The Providence Journal, shares her personal journey in her latest book And Now, Back to Me. After her youngest heads off to New York City, Rita navigates rekindling her marriage, reviving her career, and managing the emotional and physical demands of aging...

An insightful conversation with my guest this week Ashleigh Tobin - is a Tedx and international award-winning speaker, a health and mind coach and unapologetic advocate for women’s wellbeing. With over thirty-five years’ experience in nursing, coaching and holistic health, she combines science, soul and straight-talking insight to help women reclaim their voice – especially during life’s hormonal...

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Andy Campbell, author of Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks, as he shares his heart-breaking and courageous journey through childhood sexual abuse, the loss of his mother, his own stage four cancer diagnosis, and the devastating suicide of his 18-year-old son, Heston. Together, we speak openly about grief, trauma, and the search for meaning amidst un...

Ep 144 and my guest this week is Aisleen Harte, a devoted mother, experienced Early Years Educator and Preschool owner in Co. Meath. With nearly two decades of experience, Aisleen is passionate about fostering children's growth and ensuring their voices are head. Her debut book - My Voice, My Choice inspired by the belief in empowering children through understand and communication. Through its cap...

Episode 143 - My guest this week is the remarkable Sile Walsh. As a curious 11 year old that had dyslexia, Sile didn't learn the same as other students in her school, so She went to work in a kitchen to learn in a very different way. As a result Sile was leading a section of the kitchen by the age of 16 and it brought her on a journey of learning and development that now sees her specialising in l...