Farah Nabulsi : Award winning filmmaker

Claire Grady is a qualified nutritional therapist and the owner of ANU Wellness, her practice based in Galway.She’s passionate about using food as medicine and helping people achieve optimal health and well-being.In this conversation, Claire shares some of the changes and challenges she’s experienced in her own life, which in turn gives her a deep understanding of people’s struggles and pitfalls when it comes to making those positive changes. She also gives some simple and practical tips, including the benefits of incorporating fermented foods and why eating organic is always best. I loved this chat and I hope you enjoy it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Joulu 201958min

Pat Shortt is a multi award winning actor, comedian, musician and TV presenter.He’s achieved huge success in his 34 years so far as an entertainer, from packing out theatres worldwide and smashing TV ratings; he clearly has the midas touch.In this conversation he talks about, amongst other things, his family tree which sounds like a film script and playing the saxophone in his underpants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Marras 201955min

Caroline Foran is this weeks guest. She’s a journalist, co-founder of GAFF Interiors, a podcaster and a bestselling author.‘Owning It’ her first book, tells of her experiences with anxiety and offers practical advice on dealing with it.She lives with her husband Barry and their adorable dog Bear and she’s currently working on her third book.In this conversation we talk creativity, anxiety, spirituality and respecting the comfort zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Marras 201943min

This conversation is with former Irish soccer player, pundit, psychotherapist, podcaster and now author Richie Sadlier.2019 has been a big year for him; he got married, he completed his masters in adolescent psychotherapy and he finished writing his autobiography ‘Recovering’.In the lead up to the books release, he appeared on The Late Late Show and revealed he had been sexually abused when he was 14 by a physio he has been attending, for back pain. ‘Recovering’ is genuine, raw and in my opinion, a masterclass in stepping away from shame and taking your power back.He’s been a non-drinker for 8 years and is in a great place in his life.In our chat, he shares how he met his wife Fiona, he talks about his relationship with his Dad, his experience of alcoholism and his new found love of sea swimming.Triggers : references to alcoholism, sexual abuse.If you need to talk to someone, you can contact a SamaritanFreephone 116 123or email jo@samaritans.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Marras 201954min

Activist Vicky Phelan, is the epitome of a powerhouse. She has integrity running through every vein in her body and she fundamentally believes in the power of speaking up for what you believe in. Last year she was thrust into public light when she made a very powerful statement on the steps of the four courts, having refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement in the settlement of her action against the HSE.It would come to light that Vicky, along with over 220 women with cervical cancer were given false results. In many cases, their cancers could have been prevented.Vicky through her unrelenting desire for justice uncovered the medical and political scandal of our times.She is a founding member of the 221+ CervicalCheck Patient Support Group and is a passionate advocate for those affected.She lives in Limerick with her husband Jim and their two children, Amelia who’s now fourteen and Darragh who’s eight.And she's just released her memoir ‘Overcoming’.Triggers : references to cancer, post treatment/ surgery, depression, death.If you need to talk to someone the Irish Cancer Society have a helpline open 9-5pm Monday to Friday Call and speak to a Nurse on the Cancer Nurseline onFREEPHONE 1800 200 700 Visit www.cancer.ie Or email cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Marras 201956min

Gerry is a performance psychologist who has worked with a range of clients from professional athletes and Olympic champions, to business leaders.Miriam is a qualified pharmacist, a yoga instructor and an Integrated Health, Wellness and Nutritional coach.Together and individually, they run retreats and seminars here in Ireland and internationally.They also run a wellbeing event called Soul Space and it’s going from strength to strength with Gerry running a series of one day workshops called Soul Sundays. Go to https://www.soulspace.ie/soul-sundays to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Loka 201947min

TV and Radio presenter Lucy Kennedy is my first guest on Ready To Be Real Conversations.She is warm, genuine and naturally funny and it’s a pleasure to spend time in her company. She’s married to Richard and they have three children, Jack who is nine, seven year old Holly and Jess who is two. She’s just launched her first ever children’s book ‘The Friendship Fairies’ and I really hope you enjoy our conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Loka 201947min

I’m Síle Seoige, and Ready to be Real is back — with new weekly episodes from Friday, the 5th of September.This season, we go deeper — into the issues that matter to you.In September alone you’ll hear from food advocate Sophie Morris, writer Annmarie O’Connor on life with Parkinson’s, Miriam Hussey on connected living, and author and activist Fintan Drury on Palestine.If you care about fairness, humanity, and real stories — this podcast is for you.Ready to be Real — back in your ears soon, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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