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As a new year begins, this special episode of Live Wild takes a moment to pause, breathe and reflect. Hosted by Hilary Rose, this end-of-year episode revisits the ten most listened-to conversations of 2025 - moments that challenged beliefs, cracked hearts open, invited rest, sparked courage and stayed with listeners long after the microphones were turned off.Rather than rushing into resolutions or what’s next, this episode honours what has already been lived. Across wellness, mental health, relationships, identity, embodiment and meaning, these ten moments capture what it means to be human in a modern world, and why slowing down to reflect is sometimes the most powerful place to begin.Whether you’ve been part of the Live Wild community from the start or you’re just discovering the podcast now, this episode is an invitation to revisit the conversations that shaped the year and resonated most deeply with listeners.The Top 10 Moments of 202510. Yvonne O’Shaughnessy – Stress, Hormones & Burnout9. Jason Byrne – Comedy, Fathers & Letting Go of Worry8. India Rakusen – Finding Meaning in the Everyday7. Sinéad Brady – Unpaid Labour, Work & Redefining Balance6. Pat Lordan – Romance Fraud & Online Scams5. Joanne McNally – Performance Anxiety, Fame & Being Human4. Robert Sheehan – Fame, Meditation & Self-Compassion3. Karen Egan – Embodied Consent & Listening to the Body2. PJ Gallagher – Mental Health, Survival & Speaking Out1. Pat Divilly – Authenticity, Presence & Living From the HeartThis episode is a reflection, a thank you, and a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from pushing forward, sometimes it comes from looking back and honouring what shaped us.If you’d like to hear any of these moments in full, all episode links are available in the show notes, or you can search the Live Wild podcast to dive deeper.Thank you for listening, for supporting the show, and for being part of the Live Wild community____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful solo episode, Hilary Rose shares The Rest Manifesto, a deeply personal reflection on healing, nervous system recovery and reclaiming rest in a world that rewards exhaustion. This episode is not about laziness or giving up, but about rehabilitation after years of surviving, bracing and pushing through. It’s an invitation to soften, slow down and listen to the body’s wisdom.Through poetic language and honest truth, Hilary reframes fatigue as evidence of resilience, rest as an act of courage, and softness as survival reimagined. The Rest Manifesto speaks to anyone who has lived in fight-or-flight, mistaken productivity for worth, or felt disconnected from their own needs. It is a reminder that healing happens at the pace of trust, and that rest is not something to earn, but something to honour.Thank you for listening to this episode. If The Rest Manifesto resonated, you’re invited to sit with it, return to it, and take what you need from it, gently.____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From cult comedy fame to carving out a more grounded creative life, Owen Colgan joins the podcast for an honest, funny and deeply reflective conversation. Best known as Buzz from Hardy Bucks, Owen chats about live performance nerves, the highs and lows of comedy, stepping into solo work, and what success looks like now. This episode explores creativity, slowing the nervous system, and why laughter remains one of the most powerful tools we have.Key topics we discuss:Life after The Hardy Bucks and navigating solo workComedy nerves, performance anxiety and stage fearWhy laughter is Owen’s anchor in lifeCreativity, imagination and staying playful as an adultFame, ego and staying grounded back home in MayoSocial media burnout and focusing on the work insteadLanguage, learning Irish and creativity in the brainRedefining ambition, success and a meaningful careerYou can find Owen here: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok ____Key LinksFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From lecture halls to nightclubs, Professor Louise Crowley’s work is reshaping how we respond to sexual violence, harassment and harmful behaviour. In this episode, we explore how Louise developed the Bystander Intervention programme at UCC, why education is key to cultural change, and how ordinary people can safely step in when something isn’t right. Louise shares powerful real-life stories, practical tools like the “4 Ds” of bystander action, and a compelling vision for creating safer, more respectful communities - one intervention at a time.Key topics we discuss:What bystander intervention really means and why it mattersHow the programme began at UCC and scaled nationallyRecognising microaggressions and everyday harmful behaviourThe “4 Ds” - Direct, Distract, Delegate, DelayWhy safety is always the first ruleEmpowering men as allies and challenging lad cultureSupporting victims through validation, not silenceEducation as the foundation for long-term culture changeLouise’s work with universities, schools, sports clubs and workplacesThe All Right, All Night campaign and keeping people safe in the night-time economyYou can find Louise here: LinkedIn | Bystander Intervention Website | Bystander Invention UCC IG | All Right All Night Website ____Key LinksFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rooted in ancient tradition yet profoundly relevant to modern life, Eimear Burke’s work as Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids offers a powerful reimagining of spirituality, nature connection and inner peace. In this episode, she shares her unexpected path into Druidry, the moment she felt she had “come home”, and how this nature-centred practice can guide us through grief, change and the climate-anxious world we live in. Eimear explores Irish folklore, the soulful intelligence of landscape, the importance of inner stillness, and why all healing and peace must begin within ourselves.Key topics we discuss:How Eimear became the Chosen Chief and her initiation into Druidic leadershipWhy Druidry is non-dogmatic, diverse and deeply empoweringThe role of ritual, ceremony and the Wheel of the YearSacred places, landscape resonance and the soul of natureReclaiming indigenous Irish wisdom after colonial erasureThe revival of the Irish language and its hidden clues about ancient spiritual practicesInner peace, intuition and learning to trust the wisdom of the bodyThe power of storytelling and bringing female voices back into mythYou can find Eimear here: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube____Key LinksFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastCatch Hilary’s TEDx talk Why Rest Is Not Lazy - Rethinking Resilience for more on this transformative approach to rest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9HAXNRSzE4You can read more about us or contact us at www.hilaryrose.ie Thank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From international headlines to groundbreaking research, Charlie Goldsmith’s work in energy healing has challenged the limits of what science believes is possible. In this episode, we explore his journey from discovering his healing ability at 18 to leading clinical trials, hosting global healing sessions, and writing his transformative book Human Medicine. Charlie shares profound insights on emotional regulation, the power of presence, and why real healing begins from within.Key topics we discuss:Discovering his healing gift and early experiences with energy workThe intersection between science and spirituality in healingWhy emotional regulation is the foundation of wellbeingThe importance of presence over manifestationUnderstanding integration and processing emotionsCreating credibility in the healing world through research and technologyThe Human Medicine philosophy and the “rectangle and circle” model of consciousnessYou can find Charlie here: Website | Book | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube____Key LinksFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastCatch Hilary’s TEDx talk Why Rest Is Not Lazy - Rethinking Resilience for more on this transformative approach to rest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9HAXNRSzE4You can read more about us or contact us at www.hilaryrose.ie Thank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global fame, creativity and meditation all collide in this very special episode. Actor Robert Sheehan, known worldwide for his role in Netflix’s Umbrella Academy, chats to me about his early acting days, the psychology of performance, and how meditation helps him navigate fame and creativity.Key topics we discuss:Rob’s early acting careerWorldwide fame with Umbrella AcademyThe psychology of actingCreativity and storytellingMeditation and living with awarenessKey links:Follow Robert here: @rozzymikesFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few comedians bring as much wit and charm as Kevin McGahern. The actor, comic and presenter joins me to talk about his career across TV, stand-up and film, the strange truths and lies of Wikipedia, and why he might just be the next Marty Whelan.Key topics we discuss:The craft of comedyCareer across stand-up, TV and actingIrish humour and storytellingWikipedia myths and half-truthsWhy Kevin might be the next Marty WhelanKey links:Follow Kevin here: @kevin_mcgahernFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of nature to heal both body and mind is extraordinary. Ecologist, author and broadcaster Anja Murray joins me to chat about her bestselling book Wild Embrace, her career in ecology and policy, and the everyday steps we can take to reconnect with the natural world.Key topics we discuss:The mental health benefits of natureWhy biodiversity matters for resilienceEveryday steps to live more sustainablyWriting Wild Embrace and its impactBioluminescence and magical moments in the natural worldKey links:Follow Anja here: @miseanjaFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The secret to good health might be as simple as better sleep. In this episode, I chat with Anne-Marie Boyhan, The Sleep and Insomnia Queen, about insomnia, stress and how to create an evening routine that actually works.Key topics we discuss:Why sleep is vital for healthTips for insomnia and restless nightsCreating a sleep routineStress, technology and melatoninSmall daily changes that improve restKey links:Follow Anne Marie here: https://www.instagram.com/sleepandinsomniaqueenFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to reclaim pleasure as self-care? Somatic sexologist and embodied consent coach Karen Egan joins me to explore sexuality, consent, trauma healing and mapping our own arousal in a safe, empowering way.Key topics we discuss:What somatic sexology isEmbodied consent and sexual rightsReclaiming pleasure and self-pleasure practicesHealing shame and traumaCreating safe spaces for sexual explorationKey links:Follow Karen here: @karenegancuanFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nutrition coach Yvonne O’Shaughnessy is back to dive deep into gut health, hormones and weight. She reveals how food, chemicals and hormone balance affect everything from digestion to energy and shares simple steps we can take to feel better.Key topics we discuss:Gut health and digestionHormones and weight gainEstrogen dominance and perimenopauseXenoestrogens in food and productsPractical tips for better nutritionKey links:Follow Yvonne here: @the_health_and_nutrition_coachFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few people know more about online crime than retired Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan. In this episode, he shares shocking stories of romance fraud, money mules and organised crime, and gives vital advice for parents on how to protect their children online.Key topics we discuss:Online crime and cyber fraudRomance scamsTeenagers being recruited as money mulesHow organised crime launders moneyWhy parents need to talk to their children about online safetyKey links:If you feel like you or someone you know is the victim of cyber fraud please find more info here: https://www.garda.ie/en/crime/cyber-crime/i-ve-been-caught-out-by-an-online-scam-what-should-i-do-.htmlFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the glamour of TV and fashion, Brendan Courtney has lived a career of reinvention and resilience. In this warm and funny chat, he opens up about ambition, setbacks and the importance of self-care, plus what he sees as success today.Key topics we discuss:Brendan’s path into televisionBuilding resilience through setbacksThe craft of presentingAmbition, self-care and balanceWhat Brendan’s “third act” might look likeKey Links:Follow Brendan here: @brendancourtneyFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Divilly is a breath work coach, shadow worker and bestselling author or “Fit Mind’ and "Shadow Work'. He talks to Hilary about his career evolution, being in the business of shadow work and his new version of success. Follow Pat here: @patdivillyFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others and now you can watch the full episode on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/@livewildpodcastIf you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following the link below.https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastOr if you’d like to donate crypto currency to support us we would be delighted! You can donate crypto currency below.https://bitdonate.com/embed/donate/live-wildYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinead Brady is Irelands leading career psychologist, we discuss transitioning back to work after parenthood, redefing work/ life balance and discovering what your transferable skills might be and so much more. Follow Sinead here: @thecareerpsychologistFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others and now you can watch the full episode on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/@livewildpodcastIf you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following the link below.https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastOr if you’d like to donate crypto currency to support us we would be delighted! You can donate crypto currency below.https://bitdonate.com/embed/donate/live-wildYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noelle McCarthy is an award broadcaster, journalist and author from Cork but living in New Zealand. Noelle discusses her traumatic childhood which inspired an incredibly nostalgic book called “Grand: Becoming My Mothers Daughter’. Noelle and Hilary also have a giggle about their shared school years. Follow Noelle here: @noellevivienFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others and now you can watch the full episode on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/@livewildpodcastIf you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following the link below.https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastOr if you’d like to donate crypto currency to support us we would be delighted! You can donate crypto currency below.https://bitdonate.com/embed/donate/live-wildYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress and Hollywood royalty Kate O Toole talks to Hilary about her unusual upbringing. We discuss her love of Connemara and what it was like to be the daughter of one of the worlds most famous actors, Peter O Toole. Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others and now you can watch the full episode on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/@livewildpodcastIf you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following the link below.https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastOr if you’d like to donate crypto currency to support us we would be delighted! You can donate crypto currency below.https://bitdonate.com/embed/donate/live-wildYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India Rakusen is a journalist, documentary producer and presenter that tells stories with heart and soul. Her BBC podcast 'Witch' has captured the attention of many. Hilary and India discuss the making of 'Witch' podcast , the history of the witch trials and what it means to be a modern day witch. Follow India here: @indiarakusenFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others and now you can watch the full episode on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/@livewildpodcastIf you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following the link below.https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastOr if you’d like to donate crypto currency to support us we would be delighted! You can donate crypto currency below.https://bitdonate.com/embed/donate/live-wildYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dervilla Griffin is a Feng Shui Master and Shaman. She tells Hilary how a chance encounter led her to becoming one of the most sought after Feng Shui Masters in Europe. They discuss the personalities of houses and businesses and how they can affect everything in your life from health to relationships to wealth. Follow Dervilla here: @feng.shui.mattersFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others and now you can watch the full episode on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/@livewildpodcastIf you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following the link below. https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastOr if you’d like to donate crypto currency to support us we would be delighted! You can donate crypto currency below.https://bitdonate.com/embed/donate/live-wildYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.