IT IS WHAT IT IS!

This week on It Is What It Is, things get very real. Aisling, known to her 140k plus followers as the girl who never entertains negativity, finally speaks about something she has stayed silent on for a long time. After becoming the subject of a major discussion on Tattle Life, she felt she had no choice but to address it. She opens up about how damaging these forums can be, the rumours that were circulating, and how it actually feels to see your name picked apart online. Katie shares her perspective on how harsh and damning these spaces can be for this generation. As someone nearing 40, she admits she finds the fake pages and anonymous discussions hard to process, and questions how a teenager is expected to cope with that level of scrutiny. The conversation goes deeper into the psychology behind fake accounts on TikTok, why people feel the need to hide in order to criticise or tear someone down, and what that says about online culture today. Most importantly, Katie and Aisling offer honest advice on how to navigate being talked about online, how to protect your mental health, and how to stay grounded when your name is being discussed by strangers. It is open, reflective, uncomfortable at times, but necessary.

Katie and Aisling are back with episode six of It Is What It Is and this one starts with a listener’s message that opens a much bigger conversation. What begins with a chat about orgasms quickly turns into an honest, funny and at times eye opening discussion about sex, relationships and the things we were never really taught growing up. Along the way, the girls share some of their own personal stories, the awkward bits included. They touch on pleasure, communication and the lasting impact of growing up in a Catholic era where sex was often surrounded by shame and silence. There are laughs, a few surprises and some seriously interesting stats thrown into the mix too. You might laugh, you might cringe, but you might also take a lot from today’s episode. As always, it is real, relatable and unfiltered.

Katie and Aisling are back with a brand new episode of It Is What It Is. In this week’s episode, the girls get chatting about psychic mediums and the experiences that left them questioning what is real and what is coincidence. They each share very different stories from their past, and from those stories the conversation naturally turns into advice and reflections on what has worked for them through different stages of life. As always, the chat is honest, open, blending personal experiences with practical takeaways and real talk.

Episode 4 begins with a message from a listener struggling in her relationship. Katie and Aisling open up about relationships in all their forms. The healthy ones, the difficult but fixable ones, and the ones that slowly become toxic. They touch on gaslighting, coercive control, breadcrumbing, and the moments where self doubt creeps in. They also share parts of their own past relationships, talk about what children witness in unhealthy dynamics, and why learning to be alone can be powerful. Heavy at times, honest throughout, and balanced with plenty of laughs. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship, this episode is for you. 

In Episode 3 of It Is What It Is, Katie and Aisling return with another honest conversation shaped by a message from one of their listeners. That message opens the door to discussions around taking the break you need, breaking the cycle, and questioning the expectations placed on us. Aisling shares a deeply emotional reflection on how far she has come, and what it means to choose a different path after being told she never would. Different topics, real emotion, and conversations that stay with you. If you are liking or loving It Is What It Is, do not forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. In episode two of It Is What It Is, Aisling and Katie are back for a conversation that moves between laughter, honesty, and real talk. What begins with a listener message opens the door to a powerful discussion around suicide, survival, and the moments that quietly change everything. Aisling reflects on supporting a close friend through their darkest time, while Katie shares the lowest point of her own life and the road back from it. They talk about how hard it is to protect your inner circle and how, even when you try, people still slip into the bubble. They explore why mastering that boundary is one of the hardest things to do, and how the people you surround yourself with can shape how you feel, think, and cope every single day. This episode is honest and open in the tools that helped them keep going, without pretending the hard parts were ever easy.  

In Episode 1, Katie Sheehan, Radio Presenter, and Aisling Unfiltered, Social Media Influencer, sit down for the very first time to introduce who they are, how they met, and why this podcast exists. What starts as a simple introduction quickly moves into deeper territory. They speak honestly about self worth, shared experiences of surgery, and the impact of sexual abuse, all while keeping space for real laughs and genuine connection. This episode sets the tone for what’s to come. Open conversations, no pretending, and a podcast rooted in truth, growth, and showing up as you are. This is the beginning.

I’m Katie Sheehan, radio presenter, and this is Aisling Unfiltered, a social media creator known for honest, unfiltered conversations. We’ve lived it, learned from it, and had to make sense of things without a guidebook. That’s why we created It Is What It Is. This podcast is about real life. The conversations people are having quietly, the experiences that shape you, and the lessons you only learn by going through them. We talk openly, we share honestly, and we sit down with real people to talk about real things. No filters. No pretending. Just life, as it is. Episode one will be live on Wednesday the 7th of January 2025 at 12pm.