My Mindful Map: Journeys to Well-being

When you’re at the end of your life, how will you answer these questions…·      did you have a good time?·      did you follow what called to you?·      or will there be too many should haves?In this episode, I’m joined by Susan O’Shea from Clonmel, a meditation and yoga teacher, a Reiki practitioner, and someone whose life journey beautifully reflects courage, curiosity, and continual reinvention.Susan shares her deeply human, non-linear path — from working in kitchens, retail, hairdressing, and running her own bakery, to discovering running, Reiki, yoga, meditation, and later stepping onto a fitness model stage at the age of 48. Together, we explore what it means to listen to inner nudges, face self-doubt, and keep saying yes to growth — even when fear or comparison shows up.This is a heartfelt conversation about identity, resilience, and learning to stay in your own lane — both literally and metaphorically.🌿 We Talk About:🌿 Growing up working from a young age and following curiosity rather than a single “career path”🌿 Opening and closing a bakery — and redefining failure and success🌿 Motherhood, work, and carrying the mental load quietly in the background🌿 Discovering running later in life — from lamppost-to-lamppost to completing a marathon🌿 Reiki, yoga teacher training, and how the fear of being judged and self-doubt can keep dreams “under the rug”🌿 Entering a fitness model competition at 48🌿 Finding meditation, finding yourself and reclaiming confidence🌿 Learning to stop comparing, trust your own pace, and stay in your laneSusan also shares about beginning a new meditation class at Lavish Wellness in Clonmel starting on 17th February, designed especially for people who feel they “can’t meditate” — offering a gentle, welcoming introduction to stillness, presence, and self-trust.🔗 Connect with Susan:Instagram: @lavishbeauty.ie  or @susanleonaLavish Wellness: (052) 6189899🎧 Watch or listen:Watch video version on Patreon  or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with me:Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the podcast:If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#JourneysToWellbeing #NonLinearPath #MidlifeGrowth #Meditation #Reiki #YogaTeacher #Clonmel #WomenSupportingWomen #FromBurnoutToBliss

When you’re at the end of your life, how will you answer these questions…·      did you have a good time?·      did you follow what called to you?·      or will there be too many should haves?In this episode, I’m joined by Susan O’Shea from Clonmel, a meditation and yoga teacher, a Reiki practitioner, and someone whose life journey beautifully reflects courage, curiosity, and continual reinvention.Susan shares her deeply human, non-linear path — from working in kitchens, retail, hairdressing, and running her own bakery, to discovering running, Reiki, yoga, meditation, and later stepping onto a fitness model stage at the age of 48. Together, we explore what it means to listen to inner nudges, face self-doubt, and keep saying yes to growth — even when fear or comparison shows up.This is a heartfelt conversation about identity, resilience, and learning to stay in your own lane — both literally and metaphorically.We Talk About:🌿 Growing up working from a young age and following curiosity rather than a single “career path”🌿 Opening and closing a bakery — and redefining failure and success🌿 Motherhood, work, and carrying the mental load quietly in the background🌿 Discovering running later in life — from lamppost-to-lamppost to completing a marathon🌿 Reiki, yoga teacher training, and how the fear of being judged and self-doubt can keep dreams “under the rug”🌿 Entering a fitness model competition at 48🌿 Finding meditation, finding yourself and reclaiming confidence🌿 Learning to stop comparing, trust your own pace, and stay in your laneSusan also shares about beginning a new meditation class at Lavish Wellness in Clonmel starting on 17th February, designed especially for people who feel they “can’t meditate” — offering a gentle, welcoming introduction to stillness, presence, and self-trust.Connect with Susan:Instagram: @lavishbeauty.ie  or @susanleonaLavish Wellness: (052) 6189899Watch or listen:🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & SpotifyConnect with me:Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.Support the podcast:If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#JourneysToWellbeing #NonLinearPath #MidlifeGrowth #Meditation #Reiki #YogaTeacher #Clonmel #WomenSupportingWomen #FromBurnoutToBliss

Working with Thoughts: A Mindful Way to Relate to ThinkingIn this solo episode, Eilís shares a teaching from her newly released introductory mindfulness course, focusing on one of the most challenging aspects of practice: our relationship with thoughts.Drawing on mindfulness-based frameworks, neuroscience, and compassionate awareness, this episode explores why the mind thinks the way it does — and how we can learn to work with thinking rather than be overwhelmed by it.This episode can be listened to as a standalone reflection or as an introduction to Eilís’ wider introduction to mindfulness self led course.In this episode...Why thoughts are often the most challenging part of mindfulness practiceThe S.I.T.E. framework: sensations, impulses, thoughts and emotionsWhat “mental noting” / 'labelling" is and how it helps create space from thinkingWhy mind-wandering is not a failure — but the practice itselfHow thoughts filter reality and shape our emotions and reactionsThe role of neuroplasticity in changing habitual patternsCommon myths about mindfulnessWhy kindness is the foundation of any mindfulness practiceExplore further...🎧 Full Introductory Mindfulness Course (Audio + Video):Available on Udemy 🎧 Audio-only version:Available on Insight Timer🌿 Weekly live sessions, reflections & community:Join Eilís on Patreon🤍 1:1 Mindfulness & Life Coaching:Work privately with Eilís onlineAbout the host...Eilís O’Grady is a mindfulness and yoga teacher, life coach, author, and host of the Journeys to Wellbeing podcast. Her work supports people in moving from stress and burnout toward greater calm, clarity and ease through mindfulness-based practices and compassionate self-awareness.

“What is the thing that you've done in the last couple of years that has had the biggest return on investment for you?”In this episode of Journeys to Wellbeing, I’m joined by Rachael Shorten, a life and wellness coach who supports people in finding clarity, balance, confidence, and a deeper sense of agency — especially during times of change.Rachael, who is a mum of three and has a busy career in financial services, shares her own journey to discovering the transformational power of coaching as a space for reflection, growth, and meaningful change. Together, we explore what coaching really is (and what it isn’t), how mindset shapes the way we experience life, and the small steps that can help us move forward when we feel stuck.🌿 We Talk About:🌿 Rachael’s path into coaching — and the moment she knew she was “home”🌿 The mindset shift that changes everything: clarity comes from action🌿 Common themes clients bring to coaching, including people-pleasing and burnout🌿 Boundaries, self-responsibility, and reclaiming your time and energy🌿 Practical wellbeing foundations: sleep, movement, and flexible routines🌿 The power of self-talk, and how thoughts shape feelings and behaviour🌿 Coaching as a supportive space to reconnect with yourself, your values, and what matters most🌿 Rachael’s interest in training as a breathwork facilitator and the mind–body connection🌿 Why investing in yourself often gives the highest return on investmentRachael brings a grounded, compassionate approach to coaching and shares powerful insights around moving from fixed thinking into possibility — reminding us that we don’t need the full plan in order to begin. Often, the smallest step is the one that changes everything.She also shares how her own wellbeing practices — especially sleep, exercise, gratitude, and flexibility — help her stay resourced and present, both for her clients and her family.🔗 Connect with RachaelInstagram: @rachaelshortenlifecoach🎧 Listen & WatchWatch video version on Patreon  or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#LifeCoaching #Wellbeing #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“What was the change or the thing that you've done in the last couple of years that has the biggest return on investment for you?”In this episode of Journeys to Wellbeing, I’m joined by Rachael Shorten, a life and wellness coach who supports people in finding clarity, balance, confidence, and a deeper sense of agency — especially during times of change.Rachael, who is a mum of three and has a busy career in financial services, shares her own journey to discovering the transformational power of coaching as a space for reflection, growth, and meaningful change. Together, we explore what coaching really is (and what it isn’t), how mindset shapes the way we experience life, and the small steps that can help us move forward when we feel stuck.🌿 We Talk About:🌿 Rachael’s path into coaching — and the moment she knew she was “home”🌿 The mindset shift that changes everything: clarity comes from action🌿 Common themes clients bring to coaching, including people-pleasing and burnout🌿 Boundaries, self-responsibility, and reclaiming your time and energy🌿 Practical wellbeing foundations: sleep, movement, and flexible routines🌿 The power of self-talk, and how thoughts shape feelings and behaviour🌿 Coaching as a supportive space to reconnect with yourself, your values, and what matters most🌿 Rachael’s interest in training as a breathwork facilitator and the mind–body connection🌿 Why investing in yourself often gives the highest return on investmentRachael brings a grounded, compassionate approach to coaching and shares powerful insights around moving from fixed thinking into possibility — reminding us that we don’t need the full plan in order to begin. Often, the smallest step is the one that changes everything.She also shares how her own wellbeing practices — especially sleep, exercise, gratitude, and flexibility — help her stay resourced and present, both for her clients and her family.🔗 Connect with RachaelInstagram: @rachaelshortenlifecoach🎧 Listen & WatchWatch video version on Patreon  or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#LifeCoaching #Wellbeing #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

As we come to the end of season 1 of the Journeys to Wellbeing Podcast and the end of the year, I want to begin by saying a BIG THANK YOU — for listening, for your presence, and for walking this journey with me.To close the season, I’m sharing a special conversation recorded earlier this year with Colman Power, originally aired on his Organic Fitness podcast. In this conversation, we explore burnout, balance, nervous system regulation, mindful movement, and what it truly means to live well — from the inside out.🌿 We Talk About🌿My journey from burnout to a life rooted in mindfulness, yoga and coaching🌿 Growing up without emotional literacy — and how unprocessed emotions show up later in life🌿 Burnout, people-pleasing, and the “good girl / good boy” pattern many of us carry🌿 Mindfulness as a practical, body-based tool for stress, not just a mental exercise🌿 Regulating the nervous system through breath, awareness and simple daily practices🌿 The importance of movement — completing the stress cycle through the body🌿 Morning routines, seasonal rhythms, and setting the tone for the day🌿 Letting go of self-medication habits and reconnecting with what truly nourishes us🌿 Self-compassion as a sustainable motivator for change🌱 Colman Power Organic Fitness PodcastColman Power is a professional fitness coach, nutritionist, organic grower and wellbeing mentor who helps people eat better, move better and live better through simple, sustainable habits rooted in real food and mindful movement. He’s the founder of Organic Fitness, an author and retreat host whose work integrates organic nutrition, functional fitness and everyday lifestyle practices to support energy, balance and lasting health. Colman also grows organic produce, teaches hands-on gardening courses and brings a grounded, holistic approach to wellbeing that begins with what we eat and how we connect with the natural world.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colman_power_organic_fitness/Website: https://www.colmanpowerorganicfitness.com🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

As we come to the end of season 1 of the Journeys to Wellbeing Podcast and the end of the year, I want to begin by saying a BIG THANK YOU — for listening, for your presence, and for walking this journey with me.To close the season, I’m sharing a special conversation recorded earlier this year with Colman Power, originally aired on his Organic Fitness podcast. In this conversation, we explore burnout, balance, nervous system regulation, mindful movement, and what it truly means to live well — from the inside out.🌿 We Talk About🌿My journey from burnout to a life rooted in mindfulness, yoga and coaching🌿 Growing up without emotional literacy — and how unprocessed emotions show up later in life🌿 Burnout, people-pleasing, and the “good girl / good boy” pattern many of us carry🌿 Mindfulness as a practical, body-based tool for stress, not just a mental exercise🌿 Regulating the nervous system through breath, awareness and simple daily practices🌿 The importance of movement — completing the stress cycle through the body🌿 Morning routines, seasonal rhythms, and setting the tone for the day🌿 Letting go of self-medication habits and reconnecting with what truly nourishes us🌿 Self-compassion as a sustainable motivator for change🌱 Colman Power Organic Fitness PodcastColman Power is a professional fitness coach, nutritionist, organic grower and wellbeing mentor who helps people eat better, move better and live better through simple, sustainable habits rooted in real food and mindful movement. He’s the founder of Organic Fitness, an author and retreat host whose work integrates organic nutrition, functional fitness and everyday lifestyle practices to support energy, balance and lasting health. Colman also grows organic produce, teaches hands-on gardening courses and brings a grounded, holistic approach to wellbeing that begins with what we eat and how we connect with the natural world.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colman_power_organic_fitness/Website: https://www.colmanpowerorganicfitness.com🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“All addiction has one objective — to soothe emotion.” - Karl AnthonyIn this episode, I’m joined by Karl Anthony, owner of Irish Hypnosis and Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy Ireland. Hypnosis is a field I’ve been curious about and didn’t know a huge amount about, so I invited Karl on to help me understand what hypnosis really is, how it works, and how it can support emotional wellbeing.In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Karl shares his personal journey into hypnosis, his trauma-informed approach to addiction and emotional healing, and why compassion — not shame — is essential when it comes to mental health and recovery.We Talk About:🌿 Karl’s personal story and how early trauma shaped his path into hypnosis🌿 What hypnosis actually is — and common myths and misunderstandings🌿 Trauma, emotional pain, and why “everyone has trauma”🌿 Addiction as an attempt to soothe emotion rather than a moral failing🌿 The subconscious mind, early childhood “blueprints,” and repeating patterns🌿 How hypnotherapy can support a range of symptoms such as anxiety, panic, addiction, IBS and emotional healing etc.Karl speaks openly about his work helping people with trauma, addiction, and anxiety, and shares insights from over 25 years of clinical experience. He offers a deeply compassionate reframe of addiction and mental health, reminding us that people are not broken — they are often hurt and seeking relief from emotional pain. 🔗 Connect with KarlFacebook:👉 https://www.facebook.com/karl.anthony.522TikTok:👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarlanthonymethodWebsites:👉 https://www.irishhypnosis.ie👉 http://ichireland.ie📱 WhatsApp / Messenger:Karl can be contacted directly on 086 890 9541 🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#Hypnosis #TraumaInformedCare #AddictionRecovery #EmotionalHealing #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“All addiction has one objective — to soothe emotion.” - Karl AnthonyIn this episode, I’m joined by Karl Anthony, owner of Irish Hypnosis and Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy Ireland. Hypnosis is a field I’ve been curious about and didn’t know a huge amount about, so I invited Karl on to help me understand what hypnosis really is, how it works, and how it can support emotional wellbeing.In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Karl shares his personal journey into hypnosis, his trauma-informed approach to addiction and emotional healing, and why compassion — not shame — is essential when it comes to mental health and recovery.We Talk About:🌿 Karl’s personal story and how early trauma shaped his path into hypnosis🌿 What hypnosis actually is — and common myths and misunderstandings🌿 Trauma, emotional pain, and why “everyone has trauma”🌿 Addiction as an attempt to soothe emotion rather than a moral failing🌿 The subconscious mind, early childhood “blueprints,” and repeating patterns🌿 How hypnotherapy can support a range of symptoms such as anxiety, panic, addiction, IBS and emotional healing etc.Karl speaks openly about his work helping people with trauma, addiction, and anxiety, and shares insights from over 25 years of clinical experience. He offers a deeply compassionate reframe of addiction and mental health, reminding us that people are not broken — they are often hurt and seeking relief from emotional pain. 🔗 Connect with KarlFacebook:👉 https://www.facebook.com/karl.anthony.522TikTok:👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarlanthonymethodWebsites:👉 https://www.irishhypnosis.ie👉 http://ichireland.ie📱 WhatsApp / Messenger:Karl can be contacted directly on 086 890 9541 🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#Hypnosis #TraumaInformedCare #AddictionRecovery #EmotionalHealing #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“Mindfulness opened up a whole new world…”In this episode, I’m joined by Judith Greene, who after 25 years’ experience in management in the public, private and third sector, is now a full time mindfulness teacher, breathwork facilitator and founder of Judith Greene Wellbeing based in Armagh. Judith supports individuals and organisations in managing stress, regulating the nervous system, and building emotional resilience through evidence-based mindfulness and breathwork practices.Together, we explore the power of coming back to the body, the importance of compassionate awareness, and the small, practical shifts that can change how we relate to stress, anxiety, and the pace of modern life.We Talk About:✨ Judith’s personal journey into mindfulness and how it transformed her relationship with stress and overwhelm.✨  How mindfulness supports parents, workplaces, and anyone navigating busy or emotionally demanding lives.✨ The role of the nervous system in wellbeing — and why regulation is foundational for everything else.✨  The importance of permission — slowing down, choosing rest, and meeting yourself where you are.✨  Practical ways to weave short, accessible practices into daily routines.Judith also shares insights from her work with community groups, schools, and corporate clients — highlighting how mindfulness and breathwork can create more grounded, resilient, and compassionate environments. She speaks beautifully about returning to presence, choosing gentleness, and cultivating inner steadiness in a world that constantly pulls our attention outward.🔗 Connect with JudithInstagram:  @judithgreenemindfulnessWebsite: www.judithgreene.com🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#MindfulLiving #StressManagement #Breathwork #Resilience #NervousSystemRegulation #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“Mindfulness opened up a whole new world…”In this episode, I’m joined by Judith Greene, who after 25 years’ experience in management in the public, private and third sector, is now a full time mindfulness teacher, breathwork facilitator and founder of Judith Greene Wellbeing based in Armagh. Judith supports individuals and organisations in managing stress, regulating the nervous system, and building emotional resilience through evidence-based mindfulness and breathwork practices.Together, we explore the power of coming back to the body, the importance of compassionate awareness, and the small, practical shifts that can change how we relate to stress, anxiety, and the pace of modern life.We Talk About:✨ Judith’s personal journey into mindfulness and how it transformed her relationship with stress and overwhelm.✨  How mindfulness supports parents, workplaces, and anyone navigating busy or emotionally demanding lives.✨ The role of the nervous system in wellbeing — and why regulation is foundational for everything else.✨  The importance of permission — slowing down, choosing rest, and meeting yourself where you are.✨  Practical ways to weave short, accessible practices into daily routines.Judith also shares insights from her work with community groups, schools, and corporate clients — highlighting how mindfulness and breathwork can create more grounded, resilient, and compassionate environments. She speaks beautifully about returning to presence, choosing gentleness, and cultivating inner steadiness in a world that constantly pulls our attention outward.🔗 Connect with JudithInstagram:  @judithgreenemindfulnessWebsite: www.judithgreene.com🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#MindfulLiving #StressManagement #Breathwork #Resilience #NervousSystemRegulation #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“Thoughts are not facts. You can question them.”In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Phelan, a Mental Fitness & Performance Psychology specialist currently completing her MSc in Sport & Performance Psychology. Through her business, Buí Within, Emily helps people rewire their minds, regulate their nervous systems, and perform at their best — in sport, work, and everyday life.Emily shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, panic attacks, burnout abroad, and finally discovering breathwork and somatic practices — the tools that helped her return home to herself. Together we explore the intersection of mental fitness, nervous system regulation, identity, and the power of one life-changing decision to transform everything.This conversation is rich, honest, and full of practical wisdom for anyone seeking resilience, calm, and a deeper understanding of themselves.We Talk About:🧘🏻‍♀️ Emily’s journey from rock bottom in New York to rebuilding her life through somatic practices🧘🏻‍♀️ How panic attacks, anxiety, and masking shaped her early 20s — and the moment everything shifted🧘🏻‍♀️ Discovering breathwork in Australia and the profound impact of one courageous decision🧘🏻‍♀️ Identity, limiting beliefs, and learning to trust yourself again🧘🏻‍♀️What “mental fitness” really means — and how to build the toolkit that keeps you grounded, resilient, and well🧘🏻‍♀️ Rewiring subconscious patterns and understanding how your nervous system shapes your behaviour🧘🏻‍♀️The power of community, finding like-minded people, and building a life aligned with who you are becomingEmily also shares the story behind Buí Within — her growing business offering mental fitness tools, nervous system education, and breathwork practices. Her mission is to help people step into their potential with compassion, awareness, and practical skills for real-world resilience.🔗 Connect with EmilyInstagram:  @ buiwithin🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#MentalFitness #PerformancePsychology #Breathwork #Resilience #NervousSystemRegulation #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“Thoughts are not facts. You can question them.”In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Phelan, a Mental Fitness & Performance Psychology specialist currently completing her MSc in Sport & Performance Psychology. Through her business, Buí Within, Emily helps people rewire their minds, regulate their nervous systems, and perform at their best — in sport, work, and everyday life.Emily shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, panic attacks, burnout abroad, and finally discovering breathwork and somatic practices — the tools that helped her return home to herself. Together we explore the intersection of mental fitness, nervous system regulation, identity, and the power of one life-changing decision to transform everything.This conversation is rich, honest, and full of practical wisdom for anyone seeking resilience, calm, and a deeper understanding of themselves.We Talk About:🧘🏻‍♀️ Emily’s journey from rock bottom in New York to rebuilding her life through somatic practices🧘🏻‍♀️ How panic attacks, anxiety, and masking shaped her early 20s — and the moment everything shifted🧘🏻‍♀️ Discovering breathwork in Australia and the profound impact of one courageous decision🧘🏻‍♀️ Identity, limiting beliefs, and learning to trust yourself again🧘🏻‍♀️What “mental fitness” really means — and how to build the toolkit that keeps you grounded, resilient, and well🧘🏻‍♀️ Rewiring subconscious patterns and understanding how your nervous system shapes your behaviour🧘🏻‍♀️The power of community, finding like-minded people, and building a life aligned with who you are becomingEmily also shares the story behind Buí Within — her growing business offering mental fitness tools, nervous system education, and breathwork practices. Her mission is to help people step into their potential with compassion, awareness, and practical skills for real-world resilience.🔗 Connect with EmilyInstagram:  @ buiwithin🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#MentalFitness #PerformancePsychology #Breathwork #Resilience #NervousSystemRegulation #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

“There’s a quote that says, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person. …It’s such a broad spectrum, so don't make assumptions.” Asking questions and communicating openly will go a long way.In this episode, I’m joined by Caitlin Donnelly, a Neurodiversity Life Coach and Educator known online as @audhdandmecoaching.Caitlin brings both lived experience and professional insight as an AuDHDer (Autism and ADHD) to her work supporting others in understanding themselves, unmasking with compassion, and creating lives that truly work for them.Together we explore what it means to understand and embrace neurodivergence, how late diagnosis can reshape a sense of identity, and why self-acceptance, communication, and curiosity are key to true inclusion and wellbeing.We Talk About:💫 Caitlin’s journey to understanding her Autism and ADHD diagnoses💫 How masking affects young women in particular and why many are diagnosed later in life💫 The role of mindfulness, movement, and daily rituals in self-regulation💫 Coaching beyond neurotypical norms - what that looks like in practiceCaitlin reminds us that the real key to connection is curiosity and communication - taking the time to ask, to listen, and to recognise that no two people’s experiences of Autism or ADHD are ever the same. In that space of openness, she believes, genuine inclusion and understanding can grow. Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with CaitlinInstagram:  @audhdandmecoachingWebsite: https://audhdandmecoaching.online/🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.🪶 Hashtags#JourneysToWellbeing #Neurodiversity #Meditation #Podcast #NeurodivergentWomen #Communication #SelfAcceptance

“There’s a quote that says, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person. …It’s such a broad spectrum, so don't make assumptions.” Asking questions and communicating openly will go a long way.In this episode, I’m joined by Caitlin Donnelly, a Neurodiversity Life Coach and Educator known online as @audhdandmecoaching.Caitlin brings both lived experience and professional insight as an AuDHDer (Autism and ADHD) to her work supporting others in understanding themselves, unmasking with compassion, and creating lives that truly work for them.Together we explore what it means to understand and embrace neurodivergence, how late diagnosis can reshape a sense of identity, and why self-acceptance, communication, and curiosity are key to true inclusion and wellbeing.We Talk About:💫 Caitlin’s journey to understanding her Autism and ADHD diagnoses💫 How masking affects young women in particular and why many are diagnosed later in life💫 The role of mindfulness, movement, and daily rituals in self-regulation💫 Coaching beyond neurotypical norms - what that looks like in practiceCaitlin reminds us that the real key to connection is curiosity and communication - taking the time to ask, to listen, and to recognise that no two people’s experiences of Autism or ADHD are ever the same. In that space of openness, she believes, genuine inclusion and understanding can grow. Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with CaitlinInstagram:  @audhdandmecoachingWebsite: https://audhdandmecoaching.online/🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.🪶 Hashtags#JourneysToWellbeing #Neurodiversity #Meditation #Podcast #NeurodivergentWomen #Communication #SelfAcceptance

Music as MedicineIn this episode, I’m joined by Laura O’Rourke — a singer whose passion for music and mental-health awareness shines through everything she does.Laura uses her voice and her songs to open conversations around healing, hope, and emotional wellbeing, reminding us that none of us are ever alone in our struggles.Together, we explore how music becomes medicine — how it helps us process emotion, feel seen, and reconnect with parts of ourselves we may have abandoned during difficult times. We Talk About:🎙️ Laura’s journey with singing — from shyness to full expression🎙️ How music supported her through a challenging period of burnout🎙️ Why certain songs “hit differently” and open emotional doors🎙️ The power of vulnerability and sharing her voice online🎙️ Using creativity as a tool for mental health and resilience🎙️ The importance of letting go of fear and living authentically🎙️ How singing with children brings joy, confidence, and connection🎙️A turning-point moment under the crescent moon at yoga classLaura speaks beautifully about her belief that music should help people feel seen and less alone. She also shares the heartfelt messages she receives from listeners — messages that affirm how deeply healing music can be.Her music is available on Instagram, Apple Music and Spotify, including recent covers such as House of the Rising Sun and Hallelujah.Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with LauraInstagram (Music):  @lauraorourkemusicFacebook (Personal):  Laura O'Rourke Music on Facebook🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.🪶 Hashtags#LauraORourke #MusicAsMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness #IrishMusic #HealingThroughMusic #Melleray #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

Music as MedicineIn this episode, I’m joined by Laura O’Rourke — a singer whose passion for music and mental-health awareness shines through everything she does.Laura uses her voice and her songs to open conversations around healing, hope, and emotional wellbeing, reminding us that none of us are ever alone in our struggles.Together, we explore how music becomes medicine — how it helps us process emotion, feel seen, and reconnect with parts of ourselves we may have abandoned during difficult times. We Talk About:🎙️ Laura’s journey with singing — from shyness to full expression🎙️ How music supported her through a challenging period of burnout🎙️ Why certain songs “hit differently” and open emotional doors🎙️ The power of vulnerability and sharing her voice online🎙️ Using creativity as a tool for mental health and resilience🎙️ The importance of letting go of fear and living authentically🎙️ How singing with children brings joy, confidence, and connection🎙️A turning-point moment under the crescent moon at yoga classLaura speaks beautifully about her belief that music should help people feel seen and less alone. She also shares the heartfelt messages she receives from listeners — messages that affirm how deeply healing music can be.Her music is available on Instagram, Apple Music and Spotify, including recent covers such as House of the Rising Sun and Hallelujah.Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with LauraInstagram (Music):  @lauraorourkemusicFacebook (Personal):  Laura O'Rourke Music on Facebook🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.🪶 Hashtags#LauraORourke #MusicAsMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness #IrishMusic #HealingThroughMusic #Melleray #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

💞 Love, health, peace, wisdom … the wish we have for ourselves & others … the real wealth in lifeIn this episode, I’m joined by Rev. April Kling — an Interfaith Pastor, Peace Scholar, and Sacred Creative whose work weaves together spirituality, creativity, and community care. Through counseling, ceremony, and creative collaboration, April helps people connect with the sacred in everyday life — no matter their faith, background or beliefs.Together, we explore what it really means to be an interfaith pastor & peace activist in today’s world, the growing awareness of collective grief, and how we can hold what April calls a “heavy hope” — staying open, compassionate, and grounded even amidst challenge and change.🕊️We Talk About:🕊️ April’s day-to-day work looks like as an Interfaith Pastor, Peace Scholar, and Sacred Creative🕊️ The practice of “looking for evidence you’re wrong” — a pathway to more peace, compassion & even hope🕊️ Building peace through teaching, community and creative collaboration🕊️ Importance of being in nature and respecting the land that holds and connects usApril also shared her reflections on her hands-on research of inter faith movements in the United States, stories of hope from local gatherings, and reminds us that peace begins with us and our own presence, curiosity, and care. 🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with AprilInstagram:  @revaprilklingWebsite:   www.revaprilkling.com🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#Interfaith #Celebrant #Melleray #PeaceBuilding #SacredCreativity #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

💞 Love, health, peace, wisdom … the wish we have for ourselves & others … the real wealth in lifeIn this episode, I’m joined by Rev. April Kling — an Interfaith Pastor, Peace Scholar, and Sacred Creative whose work weaves together spirituality, creativity, and community care. Through counseling, ceremony, and creative collaboration, April helps people connect with the sacred in everyday life — no matter their faith, background or beliefs.Together, we explore what it really means to be an interfaith pastor & peace activist in today’s world, the growing awareness of collective grief, and how we can hold what April calls a “heavy hope” — staying open, compassionate, and grounded even amidst challenge and change.🕊️We Talk About:🕊️ April’s day-to-day work looks like as an Interfaith Pastor, Peace Scholar, and Sacred Creative🕊️ The practice of “looking for evidence you’re wrong” — a pathway to more peace, compassion & even hope🕊️ Building peace through teaching, community and creative collaboration🕊️ Importance of being in nature and respecting the land that holds and connects usApril also shared her reflections on her hands-on research of inter faith movements in the United States, stories of hope from local gatherings, and reminds us that peace begins with us and our own presence, curiosity, and care. 🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with AprilInstagram:  @revaprilklingWebsite:   www.revaprilkling.com🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#Interfaith #Celebrant #Melleray #PeaceBuilding #SacredCreativity #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Lynn Shead, founder of Natures Alchemy, a sustainable Irish skincare brand where every product is lovingly handmade in West Waterford using Irish herbs and pure essential oils.🌿 We Talk About:🌿 How Natures Alchemy was born from family, curiosity, and creativity🌿 The healing properties of Irish herbs like nettle, calendula, and yarrow🌿 Why authenticity matters more than ever in the age of AI🌿 Transforming simple rituals into moments of self-care and mindfulnessLynn shares her uplifting story from childminder to herbal alchemist, how a simple greenhouse inheritance sparked her passion for growing and formulating, and how her daughter’s eczema inspired her very first balm. We talk about the magic of alchemy, the wisdom of local plants, and the importance of authenticity and connection in a world that’s becoming increasingly digital.She also shares about her upcoming ebook and workshop on how herbs can support women going through peri-menopause.🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🔗 Connect with LynnInstagram: @naturesalchemy.ieWebsite:  www.naturesalchemy.ie🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast #NaturesAlchemy #IrishSkincare #HerbalSkincare #WestWaterford