Why Not?

As we close out the first half of the year, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what’s changed—and what it’s taught me. Six months ago, I was living in Ireland, planning a very different kind of move. Since then, I’ve made some of the biggest decisions of my life—including moving to France on my own. It’s something I always wanted to do, but hadn’t acted on until now. This episode is a look at what...

This episode explores the uncomfortable but deeply honest process of realising you want more—when everything on the surface looks fine. I talk about what it means to live in that quiet space between “not bad” and “not enough,” and how hard it can be to admit you're ready for something different. Whether it's a shift in your work, relationships, routine, or identity, there's a real fear...

Ever feel like visibility should be exciting—but instead it makes you want to run? In this episode, I’m diving into what it really feels like to be seen—and why it can trigger so much discomfort, even when it’s what we want. I talk about the subtle ways we keep ourselves small, how fear of attention can sabotage our growth, and the mindset shifts that helped me stop flinching when the spotlight hi...

This solo episode is all about self-trust — what it actually means, how we lose it without realising, and what it feels like to build it back. If you’ve ever felt like you can show up for everyone except yourself… or like your goals always seem to come last on your to-do list, this one’s for you. We’re not talking about hustle or motivation here. We’re talking about becoming someone you can rely o...

In this solo episode, I’m diving into something that’s been showing up in my own life lately — the middle bit . That weird, quiet, slightly awkward phase where you’ve started the work, but the big results haven’t arrived yet. You're not struggling, but you're not buzzing either. You're showing up, but it doesn’t feel exciting. Sound familiar? This is the episode I needed myself this we...

In this solo episode, I’m following up on Episode 191 ( When Progress Feels Like Panic ) with a deeper dive into the dips that come after growth — and how easy it is to mistake them for failure. This week, I hit one of those dips myself. After a run of feeling good and showing up consistently, I found myself shutting down — and falling into familiar patterns. But this time, I responded differently...

In this episode, I’m getting into the real reason your training isn’t consistent—and it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because you’re not planning it like you plan everything else in your life. You schedule work, appointments, social plans—so why do you expect your workouts to just happen? We’ll cover: Why motivation fades and clarity keeps you going How to figure out what your bod...

In this solo episode, I dive into the realities of overthinking — and how waiting for the "perfect" plan or moment can leave you stuck doing nothing at all. I talk about: How I wasn’t even an over-planner — I just avoided planning altogether, but convinced myself I'd made progress The challenges of being an introvert in a media course full of extroverts, and the jealousy I felt seein...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been unpacking privately for a long time—my relationship with stress, and how it shows up when life starts to change. You’ll hear about the pattern I’ve noticed in myself: how I sometimes retreat after making bold moves, even when they’re exactly what I wanted. I talk through how I used to bury stress, what happened when that stopped working, and th...

Today I’m joined by Mark Jason Fanning — racing pundit, content creator, and all-round racing enthusiast. If you’ve ever found yourself caught up in the buzz of a raceday or just love hearing from someone who truly lives and breathes the sport, this one’s for you. We chat about: How Mark first got into racing — from skipping school to hiding in ditches just to catch a glimpse of the action at Thur...

It’s been a while since I’ve done a solo episode – and even more mad that I’m recording this one from France 🇫🇷 In this episode, I’m giving a bit of a life update and chatting through everything from why I moved, to how I got here (with my guinea pig, Spud, in tow), and what I’ve learned along the way. Here’s what I cover: Why I finally made the move to France – something I’d dreamed of for years...

Today I’m chatting with Dillon Ryan , better known as @dillon_equi on Instagram. Dillon’s an equestrian influencer now, but he only started riding in 2020 — and what a journey it’s been since. Growing up in a small village in North County Dublin, Dillon always felt drawn to horses trotting by, but it wasn’t until the world shut down during COVID and his work in the airline industry paused that he...

Today, I’m chatting with Lorraine Cribben , better known as @edthedun on Instagram. Lorraine is a veterinary nurse, an equine photographer, and an equestrian influencer who has built a strong community around her journey with her horse, Ed. We talk about: How she got into equine photography and how balancing two jobs doesn’t feel like work when you love what you do Setting up her Instagram page ju...

Do you hate the gym? This might be diet cultures fault. Today, I’m chatting with Maggie Lawlor, owner of Simple Strength Gym in Leixlip, who specialises in non-diet fitness for women. Maggie first got into gym-based training as a runner trying to avoid injuries, but over the years, her passion grew. She eventually became a coach, left her job as a nurse, and took the leap to open her own gym. We t...

Are you living life on Default? In today’s episode, I chat with Molly Smyth , the creator and host of The Healing Gals Podcast . Molly also hosts women’s circles and workshops, where she brings women together to support each other and help them heal. Molly’s own healing journey began when she discovered her long-term partner had been cheating on her, shattering her world. This difficult experience...

We know horses can cause anxiety but can they help you cure it too? This week, I’m joined by Siobhan O’Gara, better known as @trottingawaymyanxiety_ on Instagram. As much as she cringes at the term, she’s an equestrian influencer who has built a community by simply showing up and being herself. Siobhan rode as a child but took a break when she didn’t have her own horse. Now, with adult money, she...

This week, I’m joined by Shane McCarthy, an AI aficionado and entrepreneur, back for another chat after his first appearance on Episode #107 .⁠ Following on from last week’s AI episode, we dive deeper into what AI can really do, the opportunities it presents, and the challenges it brings. 💡 What We Chat About: A quick reintroduction to Shane and the many things he’s working on (plus an exclusive...

Time for me to be the one answering the question Why Not? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m fully living the why not philosophy by launching my new AI-powered brand, Creative Horizons Content Creation! This isn’t just a business; it’s my leap into the future of creativity, and I’m bringing you along for the ride. Here’s What We’ll Explore: Why I decided to create an AI-powered content brand...

Do you ever check in with your body? Sure there's apps for everthing but do you actually know how you FEEL? In this episode, I sit down with Celine Nelli , a nutritional therapist who specialises in female health from puberty to menopause. Celine’s passion lies in helping women reconnect with their bodies, something many of us have lost touch with in today’s world. 💡 What We Talk About: Under...

Welcome to the first episode of 2025—how did that happen already? As I sat down to record this, I thought back to coming home from the holidays. My first instinct was to dive straight back into everything, but instead, I decided to take my time. I focused on smaller, manageable steps to ease myself back into a routine, and honestly, it made all the difference. This is a lot like the typical New Ye...

Where did the year go? I can’t believe this is my final episode of 2024! In this episode, I take some time to reflect on what I’ve learned this year – and hopefully, it might help some of you too. At the start of the year, my whole world was turned upside down when my relationship ended. I was already in a tough place mentally, and to be honest, I thought it might tip me over the edge. But in the...

Have you ever found yourself wondering, when does this get easier? For many new and "new again" mothers, the journey into motherhood can feel overwhelming, and the support they need isn’t always obvious. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Marci Carroll, who specialises in guiding mothers through the transformative experience of becoming a parent. Marci shares her personal story of in...

Do you ever check in with your body? In today’s episode, I’m joined by the amazing Ana Stefan , a Wellbeing Coach who helps busy, introverted women build habits that truly stick. Fun fact: I recently appeared on Ana’s podcast, Uplift , so it’s been really cool to swap sides this time! (You can check out that episode here .) Ana’s journey into wellbeing coaching began with her own struggles with ba...

What is Quality by Design? In this episode, we chat with Emily Fletcher , a regulatory affairs consultant in biopharma and a sport horse breeder! We kick things off with a deep dive into what exactly a regulatory affairs consultant does, before shifting gears to talk all things horse breeding. Emily shares her journey of taking up horse riding after moving to Ireland, and how, even after having ki...

You've all heard me mention rider fitness right? Well I'm not the only person talking about it Today I speak to Katie Parry-Evans, owner of Gym Pony all about just that She speaks about her own background with horses and how fitness work has helped her not only improve how she rides but also prevent injury as she is hypermobile The importance that training has when it comes to mental health and ho...