In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and ...
Topics covered : Traumatic childhood, abandonment, disappointment, pain, breaking negative cycles, self-worth, sport, faith.Last year I sat down to speak to my next guest and I’m finally releasing our conversation.I spoke to Irish professional athlete and coach at Oberstown Children’s Detention Centre, Ger Redmond.He’s married to Pauline, who he describes as his rock and they have 5 kids together, 4 girls and a boy.A childhood of neglect and dysfunction led him on a destructive path in life which involved joining a gang for nearly 20 years.He turned to a life of criminality when his dream of becoming a professional footballer came to a cruel end due to an event that had devastating consequences for his family and another.He’s not comfortable talking through the details of it during our conversation, out of respect to the other family involved.But to understand the severity of it, his father carried out an arson attack which claimed the life of a toddler.Many years later Ger himself spent a couple of years in prison but becoming a father to a son was the catalyst for change.When his son Ross was born in 2016, he completely changed his life. He threw himself into sport and set about breaking the negative cycles of behaviour that had caused so much harm to him and his siblings and today, his life’s work is about helping and motivating others.To connect with Ger, go to…Ger Redmond Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Allison Keating : Navigating challenges
Topics covered : Feeling ignored and unheard, suffering, honouring how you feel, acceptance, expectation, disappointment, judgment, jealousy and envy, controlling what we can control, compassion.This week I speak to chartered psychologist, Allison Keating.We spoke on Monday and we wanted to record something that might help those who are in the thick of it right now, many are still without power around the country and suffering as a result of the damage caused by Storm Éowyn and this is also an episode for anyone who is experiencing difficulty in their lives at the moment.During this conversation she covers the importance of truly honouring how we feel and how acceptance (as difficult as it can be) is so beneficial. She also talks about expectation and judgement, the difference between jealousy and envy and how important it is to have compassion for ourselves and others.Find Allison on InstagramAllison Keating | thepractical.psychologist (@thepractical.psychologist) • Instagram photos and videosBook -‘It’s all too much – practical ways to pause panic attacks, reduce anxiety and overwhelm and rediscover everyday joy’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brigid : Goddess and Saint (re-release)
Topics covered : Imbolc and the symbolism and significance of Brigid.In this episode, I speak to historian and artist Shelly Mooney who runs the brilliant Instagram page ‘Tales from the Wood’ which explores the history and mythology of Ireland.She lives in the countryside in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their baby Ferdia and Lola their dog.After several years of campaigning, St Brigid’s Day has finally become a public holiday in Ireland and it’s the first one to be named after a woman.In this conversation Shelly talks about the ancient pagan festival heralding the beginning of Spring called ‘Imbolc’ and the significance of Brigid and her resurgence in recent times, including the story behind her cloak and the cross of St. Brigid.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.
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Raeeka Yassaie : Climate in crisis
Topics covered : Climate crisis, capitalism, activism, Gaza, LA wildfires, Iran, community care, resistance, joy. Raeeka (they/she) is a British-Iranian social & climate justice activist and poet. They work for Parents For Future UK, a group focused on empowering parents and carers into the climate movement. Raeeka is also on the Stop Rosebank team, working to stop new oil and gas in the UK. Raeeka amplifies the feminist revolution of their Iranian siblings in the fight for a free Iran. They have a special focus on intersectional collective liberation as a framework for how we build the world we need. They have recently self-published a poetry book: BELOVED: Words for the new way.In this conversation we talk about the climate crisis and how finding out what your skill is and leaning into that, is key with heart centered activism.To connect with Raeeka…Raeeka | climate justice & social justiceBritish Iranian (@raeekayassaie) • Instagram photos and videosRaeekaYassaie.com | Poetry for collective liberationResources they mentioned…ParentsForFuture Ireland instagram - great landing place for climate for any parents listeningParentsForFuture UK Stop Rosebank - learn about stopping new oil and gas in the UKClimate Defiance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr. Gabor Maté : Finding ourselves and freedom
Topics covered : Gaza, parenting, co-sleeping, attachment, worthiness, cancer, thyroid, compassion. In my first episode of 2025, my guest is the one and only Dr. Gabor Maté.He is a retired physician and bestselling author known and loved for his ground-breaking medical work and writings. His most recent book, ‘The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture’, has been and continues to be a bestseller worldwide.n this conversation we talk about Gaza and as a Holocaust survivor what he has to say is so valuable. 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.He has been top of my dream guest list for years now so to have him on the podcast really is as good as it gets. A heartfelt thank you to Catherine for all her help in connecting me with Gabor.BooksScattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder 1999When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress 2003Hold onto your kids : Why Parents need to matter more than Peers 2005In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction 2007The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field.A skilled interviewer and avid listener, Síle’s warm approach encourages her guests to be as open and honest about their lived experiences as possible. This refreshing approach has made for some truly special conversations that she hopes will at times inspire, challenge, educate, comfort or simply entertain her listener.Please rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear, thanks so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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