Lucy Kennedy : The disarming power of vulnerability

In this short clip, I revisit the powerful words of Dr. Gabor Maté — words that are resonating so deeply with me right now, especially in light of the devastating news of the murder of Palestinian journalist ​Salah Al Jafarawi yesterday.Gabor’s words are a reminder to ​us to stay human — to stay connected, compassionate, and awake — even when the world feels overwhelming.​If you’d like to hear more, you can listen back to my full conversation with him​ anytime ​here on Ready to be Real.​* Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician and bestselling author known and loved for his ground-breaking medical work and writings. ​In ​our full conversation we also explore parenting, we talk about illness and the lessons to be learnt through these often very difficult experiences and he also shares his insights regarding Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Topics covered : Shedding shame, pubic hair, pelvic floor muscles, UTI's, periods, STI's, birth, constipation and the importance of fibre. This week, I sit down with the brilliant Laura Dowling — better known online as The Fabulous Pharmacist!It’s Laura’s second time joining me on the pod, and I’m delighted to have her back. She lives in Dublin with her husband Frank and their three boys, and after working as a pharmacist for over 20 years, she’s now the founder and CEO of fabÜ nutritional supplements.I absolutely love ​her — she’s smart, funny, and refreshingly honest — and in this chat we ​talk all things vulvas, as her brilliant new book ​'Love Your Vulva​' has just been released. It’s a celebration of women, our bodies, and the importance of understanding and embracing them.A fun, empowering, and educational conversation about women’s health, body confidence, and breaking taboos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this snippet I speak to ​Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly​ about how she feels about politics, what matters to her and what kind of President she hopes to be if elected.​You can hear the full conversation with ​C​atherine anytime now and make sure you're registered to vote —tomorrow the 7th of October is the deadline. It takes just 2 minutes to register :Check the RegisterAgus caith do vóta ar an 24ú! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a conversation I recorded on the 3rd of September with Independent TD and Presidential candidate, Catherine Connolly.She lives in the Claddagh in Galway with her husband Brian, and they have two adult children.Her life and work have been shaped by a deep sense of social justice, compassion, and conviction.Before entering politics, Catherine worked as a cleaner, a nurse’s aide, a psychologist, a teacher, and a barrister — a truly diverse path that reflects her deep-rooted commitment to public service.She’s one of 14 siblings, and in this episode, she speaks about losing her mother at the age of nine — a loss that shaped the rest of her life.We talk about: the power of listening, her love for Gaeilge, her long-standing advocacy for equality, Palestine and the kind of President she hopes to be if elected.It’s honest and grounded— very much like Catherine herself.Make sure you're registered to vote — you still have a few days left:Check the RegisterAgus caith do vóta ar an 24ú!If you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps!And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom, and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this mini-pod, I revisit my April 2024 conversation with Irish-Palestinian artist Róisín El Cherif. Here, she speaks about Zionism, the birth of Israel, and why solidarity and meaningful action matter now more than ever.You can listen back to the full conversation with Róisín anytime — agus mar is iondúil…Saoirse don Phalaistín! There are also many other episodes on Ready to be Real from December 2023 onwards that explore Palestine and its ongoing struggle, with guests including Ruth Smith, Daniel Maté, Dr. Myriam François, Caoimhe Butterly, Sarah Durham Wilson, Farah Nabulsi, Misan Harriman, Hala Sourani, Dr. Gabor Maté, Raeeka Yassaie, and most recently, author and activist Fintan Drury.If you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps others find the show.Thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Topics covered : a brief history of Palestine, Israeli mindset, racism, dehumanisation, solidarity. I sat down with author and activist Fintan Drury in mid August to speak about Palestine.In this conversation he takes us through a brief history of Palestine and the relentless injustices that Palestinians have endured for decades.Book : 'Catastrophe : Nakba II'You can listen to other conversations that discuss Palestine on Ready to be Real from December 2023 onwards, episodes with guests like Ruth Smith, Daniel Maté, Dr Myriam François, Caoimhe Butterly, Róisín El Cherif, Sarah Durham Wilson, Farah Nabulsi, Misan Harriman, Hala Sourani, Dr Gabor Maté, Raeeka Yassaie and more. Links :B'Tselem - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied TerritoriesHaMokedLouis Theroux - The SettlersRTÉ PlayerIf you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps!And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this mini pod I speak to Miriam Hussey about regulating our nervous systems especially in these turbulent times, spiritual bypassing and the power of collective care.If you found this snippet helpful, you can hear the full conversation with Miriam anytime now and her book 'Light Up' will be available to buy from the 25th of September — and it’s definitely one to get!Thanks so much for listening to Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Topics covered : Nervous system responses to stress, chakras, spiritual bypassing, self and collective care, motherhood, gratitude. In this episode, I speak to integrative health coach and co-founder of wellness platform 'Soul Space', Miriam Hussey.She was a guest on one of my very first episodes of Ready to be Real back in 2019, alongside her husband Gerry — I love being in her company and I always take so much from listening to her speak.She’s a mother of two, she spent 10 years working as a pharmacist, and she’s just written her first book: 'Light Up — Energise Your Body, Awaken Your Mind, Supercharge Your Soul.' In this conversation, we explore what true wellness really means — from how our nervous systems respond to stress, to the importance of honouring the full range of emotions we experience as humans.If you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps!And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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