Why Not?

Have you ever wanted to make a bold move? Or maybe you want to change something in your life? But you feel like something is holding you back... That something could be your own self-believe Today I welcome back a previous guest to my podcast. You may remember Vicky Shilling from episode #51 Starting Your Wellness Business with Wellness Buisness Mentor @vicky.shilling Well, a lot has changed since...

Have you stayed in a line of work or felt forced to do something because you've spent time and effort doing it? Many people fall for what is known as the "sunk cost fallacy" and spend too much time on something they don't enjoy because they feel like they have to after Today I talk to Aoife Smith, a Psychotherapist who works with vets and vet nurses Aoife spent years in college herself training to...

This weeks episode is a little bit different. I hosted a masterclass on Equestrian fitness and I decided to take the audio from the masterclass and turn it into a podcast! Masterclass Description: In this masterclass, I’m sharing the audio from my free "Get Stronger in the Saddle with this Strength Training Method" session! I dive deep into why strength and conditioning off the horse is a game-cha...

One thing that seems to be a common issue with equestrians is their confidence Today I speak to Kimberly Dunn of Idle Wild Horsemanship and Mindset coaching all about this topic Having started horse riding "late" in life at 17 Kimberly always felt like she was "behind" when it came to riding or her skills She speaks about how she never really felt like she fit into the equestrian world until she f...

When you're working towards something do you ever hit a bump in the and feel like you're back to square one? But are you ACTUALLY back to square one? In this episode, I’m talking about why checking in with yourself is so important when you’re on a diet or training plan. Instead of just pushing through every challenge, it’s about understanding how there are many factors that can affect performance...

The fitness industry is a thriving industry.. it's believed that it is worth over $130 Billion! But has the fitness industry actually been helping or has it hurting your health? In this episode, I speak about 4 major ways the fitness industry has been doing more harm than good, and how it's affecting your fitness journey. Firstly I speak about the obsession with quick fixes that has led to...

*trigger warning talks of mental health and suicidal ideation* Do you ever feel stuck? A bit listless? Or maybe you feel like you're just floating through life on autopilot? Maybe you want to change that but just don't know how. Today I speak to Sonya McAleer, a Confidence coach who found herself in this exact situation We speak about her journey and how working as an equestrian coach the thing sh...

*Trigger warning Talks of mental health and suicide* Today's episode took me two attempts to record! I can't even blame technology for it either as I actually deleted the first recording myself! In today's episode I wanted to discuss how I recently hit 10k followers on Instagram and what that really means And the thing is... it doesn't mean a lot... it's just a number I speak a...

Did you miss me? I am back recording after my summer break and ready to get rocking with Why Not? I am starting with a solo episode and in the episode I am honest about why that is. Today I went with no script, no plan just me and the mic. I speak about taking responsibility for your actions and how making excuses is only really to make yourself feel better The importance of showing up for not onl...

Let's be honest, goal setting is easy It's goal achieving that's the really tough thing to do That's why in today's episode I talk about 3 things that I think are so important if you want to achieve your goals This can be your health and fitness, In business or just in life Now I'll be the first to admit that I am still learning how to do this.. It is not easy I think as we...

Let's be honest when it comes to social media it's hard for us NOT to compare ourselves to other people But at what point does it become a problem? Admittedly I was inspired to do this topic by another podcast.. the topic really resonated with me as I myself am not immune to a bit of social media comparison I talk about my own experience with social media and how some things don't both...

Do you set fitness goals? This is something that has been running (pardon the pun) around my head since my half marathon the other day As I've said before I wouldn't say I like running.. but I want to do it because it's both a physical and mental challenge for me But having the goal of being able to complete the Achill half marathon was the thing that kept me going when I didn't wa...

I've hummed and hawed about doing a podcast on this topic as I am by no means an expert in mental health... I can only speak about my own experiences So with that in mind this is me sharing my own thoughts on my own journey, especially over the last year... I just hit record and went so it may be a little chaotic (like myself) I speak about the guilt of feeling like you don't have "ba...

Something that I've noticed a lot recently in the gym is that people seem to think that I don't take rest days and this is far from the truth so today I talk about why they are important Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, it’s important to understand that rest is just as vital as the workout itself. First, I talk about why rest days are essential....

It's easy to think that you can just do everything solo but the truth is.. We all need some help sometimes! Today I talk about the importance of having a support system not just for the bad times but for the good times too I first talk about reasons that you need to have a support system These include emotional well-being... no matter how introverted you are humans are social creatures and nee...

Is there something that you just can't get right with your horse? Today I speak to Emma McCauley owner of Sparrow Equestrian also a bit of an equine encyclopedia We speak about how she was always involved with horses despite not being from a horsey background Deciding to make the jump from a corporate "safe" job to follow her dream of working with horses full-time The importance of p...

Do you feel like your mind is always going? Maybe you feel like you never have a quiet moment, but you don't feel that you have time to slow down. Today I speak with Kendall Platt, the Mindful Gardening Coach.  She helps women take time out of their busy lives to quieten their minds whilst creating a garden that sets their heart on fire and creating with the flowers that they grow. Coming from...

Something that I often hear from people that I meet when I say that I am a personal training is "oh I'm not fit" But fitness takes very many forms Today I wanted to talk about misconceptions I regularly come across when it comes to "fitness" or "gym work" I talk about how the extreme is what sells on the internet but often it puts off normal people as they think t...

What does it take to not only compete in but win the public vote in the Grassroots Rider Academy? Well, today I speak to Megan Norton who did just that. We start by talking about how she got into horses and despite her mother's protests once she got a taste for Equestrianism she was hooked How the "get back up the horse mentality" has helped her in every area of her life That even th...

To be a vet you need to become very good at communicating... especially as your patients can't talk! Today I speak with Tommy Heffernan @tommythevet who is a veterinary consultant who primarily works with precision microbes right now We speak about what led him to become a vet and eventually step away of his own practice to set up his consultancy firm The emotions involved and struggles that c...

We know horse riding can be a risky sport but what if you have a condition that makes injury even easier than usual? Today I speak to Vicki Hoben who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and also dystonia. We speak about the syndrome and how it affects her daily life and how horse riding has been a massive help in managing that condition The joy that horses have brought Vicki over the years How Vicky never...

Do you need to grow up on horses in order to make it your career? Today I speak to former jockey and Grassroots Gazette racing correspondent James Brennan about just that We speak about how his dad bringing him to Tramore races at age 15 ignited a passion in him for racing How despite having no background in riding he decided he wanted to be a jockey This led him to apply to and attend RACE and af...

What does it take to become a central figure of Europe's fastest growing online Equine media brand? Today I talk to Gary Monahan, Community manager of the Grassroots Gazette and Host of Series One of "The Grassroots Rider Academy" We talk about how he came to be a part of the Grassroots Gazette team and his journey within the organisation The importance of having the right people aro...

Today we welcome Muireann O'Toole Brennan who is co-founder and CMO of Equitas to the Podcast Muireann comes in hot with some exclusive news on something that will be happening soon on Equitas! We then talk about how she started writing for The Grassroots Gazette and how wanting to combine her degree in journalism with horses brought her being a leader within Equitas We talk about what Equitas...

When you see a piece of content on social media do you ever think about how its made? Well today I speak to content creator Carly Sterling just about that We talk about her love of horses and the danger of turning your passion into your job About how she came to work in content creation and being able to combine it with her love of horses The importance of getting on with who you work with and hav...