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Best Life

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What does it look like to truly love what you do? Best Life is a podcast about real people, living lives that prove it's possible. Each episode, join host Shay OBrien, as we sit down with someone who has found their thing — whether they chased it since childhood or it found them when they least expected it — and we talk about the journey, the passion, and what it actually feels like to wake up eve... more

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Latest Episodes

Shay sits down with Dr Mitra Ray, scientist, wellness entrepreneur and a leading voice in wellness and healthy ageing. Mitra's career began in elite scientific research, studying at Cornell University before completing groundbreaking research at Stan... more

Entrepreneur, author and musician, Sophie Reverdi joins Shay O'Brien for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, reinvention and finding the courage to keep following your heart.

Sophie's life has been defined not by one career, but by a ser... more

Poet, author and performer Mike Garry joins Shay O'Brien for a powerful conversation about creativity, identity, courage and how his career blossomed from his early love of words and language. Known for acclaimed works including Mancunian Meander and... more

Allan Heinberg — showrunner and executive producer of Netflix's The Sandman, screenwriter of the blockbuster Wonder Woman, and the creative voice behind some of television's most beloved series including Sex and the City, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., Gre... more

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Recent Guests

Mitra Ray
Wellness entrepreneur, former Stanford researcher, author
Episode: Dr Mitra Ray: The Habits That Helped Me Find Life After Loss
Sophie Reverdi
Entrepreneur, author, and musician known for transforming her life through multiple reinventions
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: Sophie Reverdi: The Courage to Begin Again
Mike Garry
Anglo-Irish Manchester-born poet and performer known for Mancunian poetry and collaboration with various artists
Independent artist, CheerStar Publications (publisher)
Episode: Mike Garry: From Moss Side to Carnegie Hall
Allan Heinberg
Screenwriter and showrunner with work including Wonder Woman, Scandal, The OC, and Young Avengers
Various (DC/Marvellous/TV networks)
Episode: Allan Heinberg: From Stage to Screen
Julie Gardner
MBE, award-winning TV producer; co-founder of Bad Wolf
Bad Wolf (co-founder)
Episode: Julie Gardner: Building a Bigger Life
March Russell
Breathwork teacher
Episode: March Russell: Finding Calm in a Busy World
Jan Ostle
Michelin-star chef, founder of Wilson's
Wilson's Bristol
Episode: Jan Ostle: From Feeling Not Good Enough to Building a Life That Matters

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Shay O'Brien
Host of Best Life

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Honest and open dialogues about taking the tricky path. Some really interesting guests so far and I can’t wait to hear the rest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UST4EVER
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Sonya

    Easy to listen too and inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gobble Gooseberry
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Loved it

    I just love Shay’s interview style. His genuine interest in people really comes through, resulting in an honest, deep and heartfelt insight into Jan himself as well as his cooking philosophy. Restaurant sounds amazing - we should all be striving to eat home grown, organic food. Look forward to trying it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yellidynne
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Not a straight line

    I just listened to this revealing conversation. Although I am not a foodie ..as a fellow dyslexic in the program I found the honesty very moving . I love hearing how someone’s life unfolds and the highs and lows along the way . Great chemistry between Jan and host . Host has brilliant accent !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whnm
    Australia3 months ago

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The host's interviewing style is engaging and authentic.
Guests bring diverse perspectives and practical insights.
Strong sense of momentum and inspiration across episodes.
Episodes mix creativity with real-world challenges in a relatable way.
Listeners value the honesty and openness of conversations.

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Julie Gardner: Building a Bigger Life
Q: Can you walk us through the MBE moment and what it meant personally and professionally?
Being notified in a moment of levity on set, sharing it with loved ones, and recognizing it as a marker of her career-long contributions to Welsh television and the wider industry.
Julie Gardner: Building a Bigger Life
Q: What was it like transitioning from an initial shy, academic path to becoming a cornerstone of Welsh television and later moving to LA?
A combination of learning on the job at the BBC, partnering with Jane Tranter, and embracing opportunities in writing and production allowed her to grow from a junior role to leadership in major series and the creation of Bad Wolf.
Julie Gardner: Building a Bigger Life
Q: When did you realize that you needed to keep pushing forward even after not getting into Cambridge, and how did that shape your career path?
The decision to stay another year, retake exams, and then move to London opened doors and proved that persistence and adaptability can redefine your trajectory.
March Russell: Finding Calm in a Busy World
Q: What makes breathwork different from plain meditation?
Breathwork provides a physiological trigger that can rapidly activate the parasympathetic system, helping to drop from a heightened state into calm and making meditation more accessible or deeper afterward.
March Russell: Finding Calm in a Busy World
Q: How did you first get into breathwork and meditation?
It started with personal struggles with anxiety and depression during university, which led to trying meditation and eventually discovering breathwork as a deeper tool that could help regulate the nervous system and bring presence.

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What is Best Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features candid conversations with high-achievers who have turned passion into daily life, spanning poets, screenwriters, TV producers, and chefs. Episodes center on authentic career paths, creative resilience, and practical steps to monetize or sustain a vocation without sacrificing integrity. Notable threads include transformative personal journeys, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and actionable advice for pursuing meaningful work while managing challenges and setbacks. A standout aspect is the blend of arts, entertainment, and wellness topics delivered through a warm, grounded hosting style that highlights real stories over gloss. This mix makes it appealing to listeners seeking inspiration, pragmatic guidance, and relatabl... more

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1. Mitra Ray
2. Sophie Reverdi
3. Mike Garry
4. Allan Heinberg
5. Julie Gardner
6. March Russell
7. Jan Ostle

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