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Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige

Síle Seoige
Mental Health
Palestine
Gaza
Self-Care
Grief
Trauma
Ireland
Resilience
Addiction
Menopause
Wellness
Parenting
Perimenopause
Women's Health
Social Media
Activism
Nutrition
Parkinson's Disease
Family
Anxiety

In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field.

A skilled interviewer and avid listener, Síle’s warm approach encourages her guests to be as open and honest about their lived experiences as possible. This... more

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​Topics covered : her upbringing, her late husband, grief, mourning, rebuilding her life, fostering, community, belonging and public service. 

This week, I'm joined by Helen Ogbu​ - Labour councillor, the newly elected Mayor of Galway, foster carer,... more

In this weeks Real Take from my conversation with musician, performer and storyteller Aindrias de Staic...he talks about the ancient Irish bardic storytelling tradition and why play is so good for our mental health.

If you enjoyed this conversation,... more

Topics covered : ADHD, addiction, recovery, nature, bardic storytelling, performing.

My guest this week is musician, performer and storyteller Aindrias de Staic, who many of you will know online as 'Smalltown Seanchaí'.

The son of the late writer a... more

In this week's Real Take, Tara Rafter reflects on her mother's final days living with COPD​ and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to the woman who had been her anchor throughout life.

​If this excerpt resonates with you, I highly recommend listening ... more

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Helen Ogbu
Newly elected Mayor of Galway, community-focused leader
Galway City Council
Episode: Helen Ogbu : Community is everything
Aindrias de Staic
Musician, performer, and storyteller known online as Smalltown Seanchaí
Independent artist
Episode: Aindrias de Staic : The Wildness Within
Tara Rafter
Guest discussing experiences with grief, palliative care, and faith
Northwest Hospice (mentioned)
Episode: The Raw Reality of Grief : Tara Rafter
Siobhán O'Hagan
Online fitness coach and content creator, navigating IVF and solo pregnancy
Episode: Siobhán O'Hagan : Real Take (solo pregnancy)
Marie Gleeson
Former Navy Captain
Former Navy
Episode: Marie Gleeson on baby Ciarán : Real Take
Katriona O'Sullivan
Professor and author sharing her lived experience of poverty, trauma, and healing
Academic and advocate (Professor)
Episode: Katriona O’Sullivan : Real Take
Misan Harriman
Photographer, filmmaker, activist
Episode: M​isan Harriman : Real Take
Brian Pennie
Neuroscientist, podcast host, and former heroin addict
Change is Possible (podcast), author
Episode: Brian Pennie : The neuroscience of addiction
Tony O'Reilly
Gambling addiction counselor and psychotherapist, co-author of Tony 10
Self-employed / Counseling practice
Episode: Tony O'Reilly : Gambling €10 million and losing everything

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Síle Seoige
Host of Ready To Be Real

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • There but by grace of god go I.

    Nicki/Emer - fair play so inspirational. Another fab interview Sile. Love kindness and respect u show all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pure relatable
    Irelanda year ago
  • 5stars

    A compassionate interviewer… and can handle those difficult questions ….with great care for the person. Love your podcast Marian

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Siocana
    Irelanda year ago
  • One of my top fav podcasts

    Love the guest, love the conversations. I tune in regularly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LennonCo
    Irelanda year ago
  • Heartbreaking and Important

    Hala Sourani- my heart goes out to you Thank you for telling us your story- thank you Sile for this important episode - many have no idea what these people and many others are going through - breathing and holding space for you - I have contributed to Go fund me if it’s helps any small amount and encourage others

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Breath and Space
    Canadaa year ago
  • Jacqueline Kelly ~ Matrescence 🩷

    I absolutely loved listening to Jacqueline Kelly’s podcast on matrescence. It really struck a chord with me. I’m just starting out on my coaching journey, and this has inspired me to dig deeper into understanding this topic. The way she explained the emotional and identity changes of motherhood was so relatable and eye-opening. I can’t wait to explore this more. Thank you Síle, for everything you do 🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amengerrett
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Siobhán O'Hagan : Solo Motherhood
Q: How has sharing your IVF and solo motherhood journey online affected you personally and professionally?
Sharing brought huge support and a community of people going through similar journeys; it also attracted negative attention, but the positive responses and solidarity from followers helped me stay true to my path and keep going.
Siobhán O'Hagan : Solo Motherhood
Q: Can you walk us through the IVF donor process and what was most important to you when selecting a donor?
I started with donor sperm profiles on a European bank, looking at physical traits, education, and a donor's letter to future child. The process involves selecting embryos, monitoring with tests, and then a transfer, followed by a waiting period and blood tests to confirm pregnancy.
Siobhán O'Hagan : Solo Motherhood
Q: When did you decide you would have another child, and what shifted your perspective on potentially growing your family?
I had initially believed I wouldn't want more children, but seeing other pregnancies around me and a shift in how I felt about family made me reassess; the timing felt right as toddlers get easier and my life alignments supported it.
​Mari Kennedy : Sovereign Queen
Q: What does the conversation suggest about modern wellness and spiritual communities?
There's a critique of mainstream wellness and spiritual leadership, urging people to trust their own inner guru, avoid power being ceded to intermediaries, and recognize the patriarchy's distortions in seemingly benevolent spaces.
​Mari Kennedy : Sovereign Queen
Q: Why is Friday the 13th discussed in this context?
Friday the 13th is reframed as a day of feminine power and goddess energy, not bad luck, tied to lunar cycles and goddess worship traditions that have been suppressed by patriarchal narratives.

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2. Aindrias de Staic
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4. Siobhán O'Hagan
5. Marie Gleeson
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