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The Hearts + Minds podcast covers everything from relationships and lifestyle, routines and habits, kids and colleagues to meaningful work, core values, spirituality, and God. We like to keep the tone light and conversational while dealing with topics that go well beyond the surface. Sometimes we bring up topics which overlap faith and life in a way to suit the unspiritual and devout alike. Wherever you’re at on your spiritual journey, this podcast should speak to you. Join us as we delve into life — the ordinary, relational, inner, and spiritual.
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When a beloved parent passes away, it leaves a profound void. In this episode of our Guest Podcast Series, Leona McPhillips tells how she channelled her grief after the death of her Mum into writing a book. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of writing as a tool for processing grief and rediscovering our own selves during times of mourning.Leona candidly shares how her mother's life imparted invaluable life lessons that continue to resonate as a lasting legacy within her family. I...
What if instead of having to live your one life one day at a time, you could sample every life you could possibly have? Would you be happier? Would you find “the one?” The life in which everything fits? We don’t have a problem owning our smaller decisions, because the consequences are limited. But bigger decisions can be harder to own, to find peace with them. Hard decisions are hard not because of our ignorance but because the best choice is not always obvious. Our values, ...
Many of us will remember some of our first books as a child. But how can we give that same joy of reading to our children? In this podcast episode, Ciara Mannion shares with us titles of great books that your child will find hard to put down. No one book fits all. We explore different books for different children and how knowing your child's temperament is key. We explore the power of books to free your child's creativity and how they can also counter children's fears and anxieties. We ...
Mary is Jesus' mum. Mary was with Jesus his whole life. What does that tell us about Mary's role in His life? In this episode, we explore the reality that Jesus needed his mother throughout his life from the cradle to his death on the cross. We need Mary. But maybe we don't realise it, yet? Jesus' dying words were to give us his mother. There is something significant about that. We don't take the dying words of anyone lightly, and especially those of God.We discuss how Mary'...
Do you feel as if your relationships are as good as they could be, or are they sometimes a little stuck? In this podcast episode, Katrina Alvir joins us via Zoom from Sydney, Australia. Katrina is the Director of REAL, the Science of Character Program at Tangara School, Sydney Australia, as well as a mentor and speaker.She talks about the 3 mindsets that block us from feeling free in our relationship with others and God.We explore what it means to be invested in a relationshipThe 3 mind...
When we think of Easter at this time of time of year, with spring in the air and the end of winter we can be joyful. But it is also a feast that speaks of who God is and who we are. God who has died for us and we, his children who are so loved. In today's podcast Siobhan and Máire discuss the credibility of Easter as seen in the early accounts of Easter in the Gospels and the disbelief of the early followers of Christ. We explore the craziness of our Catholic faith whose crowning fe...
It happens all of the time. We try not to let it bother us. We blame ourselves for not being where or who we think we should be in life by now. We feel left behind. On this episode, our guest Gobnait O'Grady reminds us that the “University of Life is our best qualification”. We explore the importance of lived experience as opposed to theory and expectations and where our core values act as our compass. We discuss the powerful feelings of helplessness and loss or even guilt that we exper...
We often think we are time-poor because we can be bad at time management or disorganised at times. Our guest speaker on this podcast episode, Maria Kilcommins, speaks with us about why this may not be the case and how oftentimes, it is technology that is at the root cause of our time deficits. We discuss the value of time and the deeply spiritual and religious sense it holds. How can we value our time better? Maria shares with us how a serious cancer diagnosis 11 years ago reminded her o...
The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was the most devastating naturaldisaster ever experienced in the country. In this episode, Denise O’Mahony describes her experience at the centre of a logistics operation to bring relief to a devastated people. Amongst other things we explore:- The source of resilience in moments of crisis- The mindset needed to endure the sufferings of others- The acts of kindness by so many worldwide that made the difference- Why the Haitian moto “eternity is long” b...
Perhaps you feel like you're skimming the surface of life or stuck in a rut ... from a Catholic perspective, it can be a very positive reality because renewing yourself is very much anchored in Christ.Ideas mentioned - What is our life project? - Leaning on God - We are made in His Image and Likeness. - The power of prayer- Positive approach to life's limitationsResourcesVideo - Human Development How to Quickly Get out of a RutWhy You Feel so Stuck in LifeBooks - Human Development A...
When we think of boundaries we may think it sounds selfish. In this episode, we look at how boundaries are all about kindness to yourself and kindness to others. If setting boundaries hasn't worked for you in the past, maybe it is because you haven't given them a chance. We discuss how setting boundaries is not quick or easy but it is always worth it. The advantage of boundary setting is that it helps us both in our personal and professional life. We explore how boundaries are th...
Grace Hoffman is a Fellow at the American Council on Women, Peace, and Security. In this episode, we talk about how her studies in Trinity College, Dublin influenced her professional and personal journey to the current position at the Defense Security Cooperation University. Her PhD focused on the 1641 Depositions in Irish History. We talk about human dynamics in history and how this is repeated in current war situations in the world.Grace Hoffman is a Fellow at the American Council on Women,...
Advent can be a bit of a blur for most people. And yet, if you can give it a moment it can really make an impact on these last few weeks before Christmas. It is a time of opportunity - or grace as we would say in the Catholic tradition. God is coming and we cannot wait! But in the midst of the rushing, frenetic activities, how can we shift our focus?In this podcast episode, we discuss the attitudes of the first family to do the first Advent, Mary, Joseph, and the Child. How did they stay calm...
When we think of the word or virtue of diligence we automatically think of someone who is hard-working and gets things done. But the etymology of the word suggests that it means a lot more. Diligence embraces the notion of choice and love. In this podcast episode, we explore how we can approach our work with more diligence. In other words, freely choosing what we do each day (including the hard and routine jobs) and doing them lovingly.We discuss how this attitude or approach to one’s work ca...
Hans Christian Andersen once said "Where words fail music speaks". It is not surprising that music has been called the universal language of mankind. On this podcast episode, we are joined by Alex Loewe. Alex is a performing artist – a mezzo soprano, a mindfulness practitioner, and an ADHD coach. Music has always been part of her career and personal trajectory. She talks about the beauty and inspiration of music and why now more than ever we need moments of musical pause in our day. Alex...
Pope Francis has reminded us that our faith is a revolution. It always asks for something new, something radical. Do we inspire others in the way we practise and show up in our religious faith? So often we feel we are not up to the task. In this podcast episode, we explore the freedom of God’s children which doesn’t entitle us to a roadmap, or a detailed calendar of coming events. Instead, we discuss how our freedom gives us full access to the Lord who shows us how. We discuss tha...
You may have heard the saying that love is a 2 way street constantly under construction. In this episode, we are joined by Sallyann O’Brien. Among other things, Sallyann is involved in Retrouvaille, a programme designed to help heal and renew marriages. We discuss how to improve communication in marriage and how couples can work through problems and build a stronger marriage as a result. We talk about the secret of a good marriage and the importance of couples being willing to work at t...
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. Making and keeping commitments are foundational for our everyday lives, careers, and businesses. In this podcast episode, we discuss how making a commitment to something, whether in your personal life or your professional life, is one of the most fundamental activities of success. Commitments are extremely powerful because they influence how we think, how we sound, and how we act which in turn influences what others think ...
Can you be the master of yourself? Why is self-mastery something we should strive for? It is not something that is controlling or negative. Instead, self-mastery is about cultivating an openness to constant improvementIn this episode, we look at 10 tips to help you develop self-mastery. This is a journey each of us is called to make with our sights fixed on what our future self could look like. We discuss how this journey is the essence of the human experience. Perhaps we need to reclai...
Do you find yourself rushing through your days ... your life? Perhaps getting impatient with those around you? In this podcast episode, we explore the virtue of patience. Why is our age always in such a rush? How can you engage in healthy procrastination and make decisions slowly? We discuss the importance of core values and how to live in time instead of rushing against it. We explore how to live a meaningful life with confidence and greater peace for ourselves and othe...
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