Daniel Maté : Dismantling blindspots

Topics covered : TV presenting, change, leaving on her terms, her Mum Brenda, grief, parenting, family life, synchronicities and signs.This week I speak to TV presenter Karen Koster who lives in Dublin with her husband John, a retired businessman and their 3 kids, Finn who is 9, JJ who is 8 and their daughter Eve who is 5, along with their dogs Brownie and Nidge!She has a degree in English literature and French from Trinity and she has been working in TV for the past 20 years.In this conversation she talks about her decision to step away from her much loved presenting job with Virgin media’s The Six O Clock show late last year to spend more time with her family and explore new career options.And she also speaks about her Mum Brenda, who died suddenly 2 years ago this May and she shares how she is coming to terms with her passing.If you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Helmi 202451min

Topics covered : Accountability, acceptance, action, hoarding, guilt, repetition, transformation. This week I speak to stylist Fiona Hayes who lives in Limerick with her husband Trevor, their 2 boys Matthew and Ross, along with her Dad Nick. She has been dressing people for over 15 years, many who are well known. She also runs her own bespoke retail events company, and she has appeared on TV from Channel 4’s Queen of Frocks to TV3 and most recently RTÉ’s Today show.And in this conversation she shares a lot of style tips with us, along with the importance of doing a wardrobe detox, the benefit of upcycling and what to spend your money on when it comes to your clothes.You can find out more on her Instagram page @fhstyle or email her fiona@fhstyleResources :Online apps /stores for vintagehttps://www.vestiairecollective.com/https://www.depop.com/https://linktr.ee/thriftify.comhttps://whackvintage.ieInstagram - @corkclothesswap Bra fitting services www.peachesandcream.iewww.arnotts.ie Vamp Lingerie Limerick Sheer Elegance Lingerie Nenagh Rental www.theivorycloset.comwww.soha.ieIf you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Helmi 202453min

Topics covered : Overcorrection, parenthood, perfectionism, overwhelm, labelling, resilience, smart phones, porn, the importance of setting boundaries.Originally from Douglas in Cork, psychotherapist Richard Hogan lives in Dublin with his wife and their 3 daughters.He writes a weekly column with the Irish Examiner and often appears on TV and Radio and he specialises in working with families.He’s also written two books ‘ Parenting the screenager’ and ‘Home is where the start is’ and during this conversation he talks about anxiety in kids and teenagers, the importance of building resilience in our kids, the impact of mobile phones and the prevalence of porn use and how that is affecting the lives of young people. He covered so much and as always, I learnt so much by listening to him, especially on the importance of asking your kid questions.If you found this conversation useful, I recommend you check out Richard's previous episode from last summer, if you haven’t heard it already.And he’ll be back again soon, next time with a totally different topic.Richard is pushing for legislation around pornographic material and limiting access to children which is the unfortunate current reality.I’ve signed my name, I hope you will too, thanks.Please sign this petitionIf you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Tammi 202454min

Topics covered : Money scripts - avoidance, vigilance, status seeker, worshipper; scarcity, self-sabotage, ancestral trauma, financial infidelity, secret spending, sales, marketing, dopamine, advice.In my first episode of 2024, I speak to Loretta Kennedy about money.She's an accredited trauma informed money coach with a background in business, psychology and counselling. Originally from Mayo, Loretta lives in Cork with Ruairí, her soon to be husband, and partner of 20 years and their 3 daughters.And in this conversation she covers a multitude, from the different types of money scripts that we operate from and our behaviour around money, what happens to us when we spend, money issues in relationships and she also shares practical tips on how best to approach our finances.Resources :The Century of the Self: The rise of consumerismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnPmg0R1M04Book mention - Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T Harv EkerMoney Script quiz:https://www.bradklontz.com/moneyscriptstestIf you are in financial difficulty:https://mabs.ie/To contact Loretta https://loretta-kennedy.com/https://www.instagram.com/itslorettakennedy/Free masterclass she is running: Prosperity & Purpose Jan 18thhttps://steep-cloud-220.myflodesk.com/l13w8flp8eIf you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Tammi 20241h 25min

Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing. Over the Christmas break, I’m re-releasing some powerful episodes from 2023 and in February, I spoke to Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, activist and educator, the incredible Najwa Zebian.Najwa being a guest on ‘Ready to be Real’ is a dream come true for me as she is someone I have long admired.She grew up in a conservative Muslim household and writing helped her process and heal from past pain.Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a wonderful way of simplifying complex topics.And in this conversation she speaks about being ‘wronged’ and how best to manage it, self-worth and sitting with your pain, gaslighting, the importance of boundaries and how to heal.And at the end of the conversation, I ask her a question that has a profound impact on both of us.You can find Najwa’s latest book ‘Trust Your Heart’ online and in audio form on her website Najwa Zebian | Author. Speaker. Creator | Author. Speaker. CreatorIf you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Joulu 20231h 14min

Topics covered : Parents separating, trauma, guilt, alcoholism, addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, success, rock bottom, hope, finding meaning, love, purpose. I’m on a break over the Christmas period so I am re-releasing a few episodes over the next few weeks that really connected with listeners from 2023.In September I spoke to dog lover and activist Niall Harbison.If you’re an animal lover and you’re on social media, there is a strong possibility that you already follow Niall.Originally from Co. Tyrone, he grew up in Brussels but never lost his Irish accent.And over the past 21 months he has been devoting his time to help save street dogs in Thailand.And to fully understand the man he is today; we need to go back through some of the experiences that have shaped him in his life. When he was 13, his parents separated, and his mother then had a relationship with an abusive partner which had a massive impact on him. He has been a private chef of Billionaires, a successful and at times controversial entrepreneur, and at his lowest point he found himself in ICU after a drink and drug fuelled binge.He's been sober for about 3 years now and his mission is to half the population of stray dogs in the world over the next 20-30 years.His book – ‘Hope - how street dogs have taught me the meaning of life’ was released this Autumn and it’s an incredible read.I hope you feel inspired by our conversation as Niall is the perfect example of how it’s never too late to change your life.For more information on the work he’s doing and if you’d like to donate…Click hereResources :If you need to talk to someone, you can contact a Samaritan on Freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ieIf you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Joulu 20231h 3min

Topics covered : Gaza and the occupied territories, Palestine, occupation, Gabor Maté, trauma, visibility, activism, grief, social media, compassion, truth, change.In my final conversation of the year and one of the most important I’ve ever had, I speak to Ruth Smith.Ruth is a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher and body worker who lives in Galway with her husband Fergal, her Mother-in-Love Marie and their pack of 3 schnauzer dogs and their 3 legged cat.And during this topical conversation she speaks about her visit to the West Bank earlier this year and the impact it had on her, the importance of activism and visibility when it comes to the current situation in Gaza and the occupied territories, and how connecting with like-minded people is so important.This is an episode for everyone and one I hope will be shared by those who listen.We recorded it over 2 separate days, as so much had happened since our first chat, including the US vetoing a resolution calling for a ceasefire.If you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real, it really means so much to me.Grá mór XSome links and resources: Here's a link to the movie 1948 Creation and Catastrophe https://www.1948movie.com Here's a link to Gabor Maté's Q&A with SAND - Science and Non Duality https://youtu.be/NFmJpzBYCvI?si=QWeG-M61lg14LBEDThere is another Q&A with him on Friday 15th at 17:00GMT if anyone wants to join live or you can watch it back on YouTube. Here's the link to join live https://scienceandnonduality.com/event/roots-run-deep-2/ Follow @wizard_bisan1 a young female journalist on the ground in Gazawizard_bisan1 @motaz_azaiza a young male photographer and journalist on the ground in Gazamotaz_azaiza @_kateodwyer_ for somatic practices and calls to action_kateodwyer_ @maggiemckeeveryoga for trauma informed and community care yoga practicesmaggiemckeeveryoga @kitty_maguire_menstrual_mentor for sacred activismkitty_maguire_menstrual_mentor @raeekayassaie for social justice contentraeekayassaie Raeeka - British Iranian Activist on Instagram and her Grieve. Integrate. Act. Rest. @irish.artists.for.palestine for information on cultural events across all art form all over the Island of Irelandirish.artists.for.palestine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Joulu 20231h 16min