Vicky Phelan : Being authentic and standing up for what you believe in
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 Nov 201956min
Miriam and Gerry Hussey : Fueling the mind and the many ways we grieve
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 Okt 201947min
Lucy Kennedy : The disarming power of vulnerability
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 Okt 201947min
Back on September 5th!
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.
22 Okt 201935s
