greener fields

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with MaryRose Shanahan from Leap in West Cork — a Pilates teacher and the founder of Wild Atlantic Recovery, a mobile sports recovery business.After finishing she made the decision to move to Dubai, navigating a breakup and life away from home for the first time. That choice sparked three years of travel, during which she lived in seven countries, including Bali, Australia, France, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Dubai.In this episode she reflects on recognising when her life no longer felt aligned, the lessons she learned through self-development, completing her yoga teacher training in Thailand, and working as a recovery coach across Southeast Asia. She also opens up about injury, the challenge of knowing when it was time to come home, and the pull that eventually brought her back to West Cork.Now home MaryRose shares how cold water swimming — especially in Lough Hyne helped her reconnect with herself and how founding Wild Atlantic Recovery allowed her to bring everything she learned on her travels into meaningful work. Another special conversation so make sure to check it out.Instagram: @greenerfieldss @Maryroseshanahan_ @wildatlanticrecovery

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Máire Nixon from Co. Mayo, who now calls Perth home.Growing up in Westport, Máire went on to complete both her undergrad and Masters in Galway. In this episode, she talks through the moment she decided to move to Australia — a simple “now or never” decision that set everything in motion. She shares the reality of those early months: doing farm work in Orange on her own, adjusting to a completely new environment, and eventually moving to Perth where she began to find her feet and build a life.Máire also reflects on home — what it’s like to live so far from Ireland, how distance has shifted her perspective, and the balancing act of creating a new life while staying connected to where you’re from. She speaks openly about the lessons she’s picked up along the way, from trusting her own judgment to adapting when things don’t go to plan and so much more.Another beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @greenerfields @hannahnash01 @mairenixon

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with 26 year old Josh Proper from Waterford now living in Wicklow, who is now two years into his recovery journey.In this beautifully honest conversation, Josh speaks about his childhood and shares his lived experience with addiction — describing how it began, how he spent years functioning on the surface, and how distractions kept him from facing what was really going on.After reaching the point he describes as “giving up on himself,” Josh talks about finding Tiglin, what those early days of recovery were like, and how community became the turning point he didn’t know he needed. From joining Inner Fight and meeting friends who have become family, to discovering purpose in endurance running and routine, Josh shares how connection helped rebuild his life.Throughout the episode Josh reflects on the power of communication, the importance of honesty and the quiet work of figuring yourself out with no shortcuts. His message is simple but strong: be you, and own it. This really is a special conversation — so make sure to check it out this week.TW: Topics of addiction, mental health & suicide are discussed.Instagram: @josh999_ @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Niamh Hogan from County Clare. In this beautiful conversation Niamh opens up about growing up in Clare, her journey into nursing, her experience of what it’s been like living and working in both London and Dublin while she also shares how music has always been a guiding force in her life.Along the way, Niamh talks about navigating decision-making in her 20s, the value of putting yourself out there even when it feels uncomfortable, and the lessons she’s learned from her time abroad. She reflects on the importance of caring for your health — both physically and mentally — and embracing the moments that make life meaningful.This episode is an uplifting reminder to trust your gut, challenge comparison, and live every day to the fullest, so make sure to check it out this week.Instagram: @niamhannhogan @niamhhoganmusic @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

In this week’s episode, Hannah sits down with Jess Murray to chat about growing up in the Gaeltacht, life in London as well as her passion for exploring the world.Throughout this heartfelt conversation, Jess reflects on her college years in Dublin, discovering her passion for travel and adventure, and speaks about her reality of London life. Jess also speaks about trusting your instincts when it’s time for change, the story behind creating Jet Off with Jess, and her inspiring goal to visit 25 countries in 2025 while she shares the emotions behind her decision to move back home, a journey many listeners will likely deeply relate to.This is a beautiful, honest discussion about navigating life as a young adult, learning from the people and places that shape you, and trusting that life will unfold exactly as it should.Instagram: @jetoffwithjess @hannahnash01 @greenerfields

During this week's conversation on Greener Fields Hannah chats with Coná Daly from Co. Fermanagh about building a meaningful life in Ireland — from discovering cold water swimming and navigating changing body image to embracing motherhood and community.In this heartfelt conversation, Coná reflects on growing up in Co. Fermanagh, moving between home and Belfast in her 20s, and finding freedom and connection through cold water swimming. She also shares the story behind Cold Water Club, a community she created to bring people together through water and wellness, and opens up about using social media as a space to explore body image and self-acceptance. Coná also chats about the importance of investing in yourself and the place around you, learning to trust your instincts, and embracing each stage of life with openness and courage. This episode is a gentle reminder to value where you are, follow your heart, and find connection both within yourself and your community so make sure to check it out!Instagram:@conajean_ | @wearecoldwaterclub | @greenerfields | @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Robyn Dowling from Co.Kerry about her time in Australia, life in Edinburgh and the moments that to her decision to come back home.In this beautiful conversation Robyn speaks about the reality of her year in Australia that she dreamt about during the pandemic, the unexpected moments that lead to moving to Scotland, learning to navigate the feelings of failure associated with coming home and the value of developing our sense of independence. Robyn also shares her why behind writing her book 'Ruling out the what ifs', challenging and changing beliefs that might hold us back, building her business and learning to find the grass green wherever you water it.This is such a beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out & let us know what you think!Hannah xInstagram: @robyn_dowling @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

Greener fields is back! After a little break where I finished up my Master's in Psychotherapy, I am so excited to bring back greener fields. This podcast has been something which I have always loved and I really am so happy to be back having more meaningful conversations with people at home and abroad where I can continue to ask the ever important question - where is the grass greener?To kick us off, I thought I would record a little introduction episode. Here I've updated you on the last few months while also go into a little more detail on what the future looks like going forward. If you want to get involved let me know, I love to hear from you.Instagram: @hannahnash01 @Nashlyco

This week's episode is a little different, as host and creator of greener field Hannah chats about reaching greener fields two year milestone alongside celebrating and reflecting on the last 104 episode as the podcast comes to a close. During this conversation, Hannah speaks about how greener fields came to be, what she has learned from her incredible guests over the last few years, the things she's taking from this experience, what she has learned about herself in the process. It's an emotional & gratitude filled reflection on the most amazing experience - so make sure to check it out. A little note from Hannah: To all the guests, listeners, friends, and producer Ross - thank you so much for being here. Greener fields has been a dream come true and I will never forget what an amazing experience it has been to creating something with my whole heart, that meant something to others too. Luckily it's not the end, but time for a little evolution and I am so excited for what's to come. People, conversations and connections is what means the most to me, and in a few months time I will qualify as a psychotherapist - and it's time to get ready for all that will come with it. It's been a dream of mine for so long and now it's time to make it a reality. So where is the grass greener? I'm not sure, but I am sure that there will always be green grass everywhere. And to me, that is the most comforting thing in the world. Check out @therapme @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Rachel Deane from Co. Meath. During this conversation Rachel speaks about growing up in Navan, living in London after the pandemic, the decision to move home, the role of running in her life today and so much more. In this chat Rachel also shares her experience of living alongside a chronic disease, the highs and lows of setting up her run club 'Up and Out', and her thoughts on navigating life in home today. This is such a special conversation about learning to embrace the uncomfortable nature of life in your 20/30s, learning to trust your gut when it comes to making decisions and believing that everything happens for a reason, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @rach.upandout @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Declan Lavin from Co. Kildare. During this conversation Declan speaks about his experience growing up in Kildare, living alongside anxiety, making friends in your 20s and 30s in Ireland, creating content online, joining run clubs and so much more. Declan also speaks about his experience navigating life in Ireland as someone who is neurodiverse, addressing and exploring feelings of loneliness, the value of finding your people and doing things that you want to do. This truly is such a special conversation about finding a place where you feel wanted, navigating life in your 20s at home, living alongside anxiety, putting yourself out there and so much more, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @declan_lavin96 @greenerfieldss

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Sineán Callery from Co. Cavan. Throughout this week's episode Sineán speaks about her experience growing up in the North West of Ireland, what being educate at home for several years was like, her experience of studying languages at University, what living and working around the world is like alongside so much more. Since starting at university where Sineán studied French, German and Mandarin she has lived and worked all around the world where she has experience so much. Now working as a tour guide and translator Sineán shares what life is like, the highs and lows, her thoughts on home and Ireland today as well as some advice she would give her younger self. This is a special conversation all about living a life that is aligned to you, exploring the world and navigating the idea of home, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @nani.moves @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Jenny Percy from Co. Tipperary. During this weeks conversation Jenny speaks about growing up in Tipperary, her experience of being diagnosed with anorexia at 14, navigating different challenges throughout her life, moving to Australia last year, the decision to come home, her journey in recovery and so much more. Throughout this conversation Jenny speaks so poignantly about her struggles with mental health, from her early diagnoses, to its manifestation throughout her life, the changing of her values, the impact of the place and people in her life alongside the messiness of it all. Jenny also shares the role that moving to Australia and spending time in Bali had on her recovery to date and the role that home now plays in her life. This truly is such a special conversation about making peace with our past selves, surrendering to the process, learning to trust ourselves alongside so much more, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @journeywithjen @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Matthew Brady from Co. Cavan. Throughout this conversation Matthew speaks about growing up in Cavan, his time in college in Galway, living in both Amsterdam and Australia over the last few years and what he has learned throughout his time abroad now that he lives in Dublin. During this chat Matthew also speaks about the important role of people when living abroad, the value of managing your expectations in life, the destructive nature of comparison and alongside recognising the impact of being content where you are on your quality of life alongside so much more. This truly is a really special conversation about trusting your gut when making decisions, remembering that you can create a life for yourself anywhere (but it will take time and effort), and learning that there is some greener grass everywhere - so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @matthewbrady_1 @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Gary Gillick & Stephanie Byrne from the 'Should I bother ' the podcast. During this week's conversation Gary and Steph speak about their experiences of growing up in Ireland, their time in DCU, what life was like living in Amsterdam, their decision to travel South East Asia, their thoughts on home today, what they have learned over the last number of years and so much more. Having met at University, Gary & Steph have lived, travelled and worked all around the world, and during this very special conversation they share their thought process behind it all, the highs and lows of long term travel, as well as the value of having an open mind. Steph & Gary also speak about their podcast called 'Should I bother?' where they speak about trying different things that people say you should. This is such a special conversation about recognising things don't always have to be perfect to be good, dealing with the transient nature of friendships when traveling, missing home when living away from Ireland and so much more - so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @shouldibotherpod @hannahnash01 @greenerfieldss

During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chats with the incredibly Tosin Cullen, orignally born in Gabon but who has lived all around the world and now calls Ireland her home. During this week's conversation Tosin speaks about moving around a lot throughout her life, falling in love with teaching, coming to Ireland to study, navigating social media, the power of manifesting and her experience of making friends as an adult alongside so much more. From Budapest, Gabon, Nigeria, America, Thialiand and now Ireland during this beautiful chat Tosin speaks her journey to date and all the highs and lows that have gone with it from finding things and places where you feel like you belong to learning to do the thing that feels right to you. This is an incredibly special conversation about the importance of trusting it will work out, discovering your why, bringing people together and so much more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @tosinfinityandbeyond @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Rebekah Kane from Belfast but who is now living in London. During this conversation Rebekah speaks about growing up outside of Belfast, her time in University, navigating her career in her 20s, the highs and lows of life living in London, connecting with her home when away from home and so much more. Having spent the last few years living away from home, throughout this conversation Rebekah speaks about her love of exploring Irish cultural and history alongside the value of also reconnecting when her Irish identity. This is such an incredibly special conversation all about figuring out where you belong, the value of a good support system, trusting in the timing of your life and following your heart, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @rebekahkane @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat with Isabelle Geraghty from Co. Kerry. During this conversation Isabelle speaks about her experience growing up in Dublin, what her time in college was like, discovering her love of travel and adventure, the impact of yoga in her life, going sober in her 20s, bringing people together around the world and so much more. Having struggled with her mental health early on, Isabelle lent on travel as a way to escape but over the years has found that travel has become something that helps her live a life that is both joyful and purposeful. Throughout this conversation Isabelle speaks about the highs and lows of her adventures over the last number of years, the tough parts of full time travel, her experience of setting up 'Craic on Travels' with her boyfriend a few months ago alongside what home means to her today and advice she would give to her younger self. This is an incredibly special conversation all about the value of meaningful connections, exploring the world if and when we can, doing what's right for you and learning throughout the process, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @isabelledoesthings @craicontravels @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Heather Jones, originally from Co.Kerry but who now lives in Vancouver. During this weeks conversation Heather speaks about growing up in Co.Kerry, navigating her teens and early twenties in Ireland, her decision to move to Canada, what life has been like in Vancouver, what home means to her today and so much more. Having moved to Canada almost a year ago, Heather speaks about the differences and similarities with life at home, how she has gone about building a community abroad, finding balance between pushing yourself and enjoying the present while she also discusses her experience of navigating loneliness in her 20s and the challenges she's faced with burnout and anxiety over the last number of years. This is such a special conversation about embracing a new environment, seeing change as an opportunity for growth, recognising that things aren't always as serious as they seem and embracing the unknown, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @whoisheatherjones @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Simon Murphy who is originally from Dublin but is now living in West Cork. During this week's conversation Simon speaks about growing up in Dublin, the role that sport has played throughout his life, navigating life after school and his decision to move to Clonakilty in West Cork in January of this year. Whilst in his final year of his undergraduate Simon made the decision to move to Clonakilty for a job and over the last several months has lived and worked in West Cork. During this conversation Simon speaks about his experience building community and friendship in a new town, the challenges and best parts of moving within Ireland, finding adventure and independence at home alongside so much more. He also speaks about the decision to create West Cork Running Club as a way to bring people together in his new town and what home means to him today. This really is a very special conversation all about finding adventure on our doorstep, taking the opportunities that come our way, stepping outside the box and more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @simon_murphy @westcorkrunningclub @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01