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Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige

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

In Ready to Be Real, broadcaster Síle Seoige sits down with people from all walks of life for honest, open and thought-provoking conversations about the experiences that shape us.

From well-known faces to people with extraordinary stories, and experts offering fresh perspectives, these are conversations that go beyond the surface.

With warmth, curiosity and a willingness to explore difficult subje... more

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Latest Episodes

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In this special Oíche Shamhna Real Take, I'm revisiting a conversation I had this time last year with musician, broadcaster and academic Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.

We spoke the day after I'd seen her perform her show The Cailleach at An Taibhdhearc, Amha... more

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Recent Guests

Eoin Warner
Award-winning wildlife documentary presenter, naturalist and author
Episode: Eoin Warner : We Are Nature
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
Musician, broadcaster and academic
Episode: An Chailleach agus Samhain
Dr. Shefali
Clinical psychologist, parenting expert and bestselling author.
Episode: ​Dr. Shefali : Parenting in a digital world
Alana Kirk
Midlife coach who advises women on overwhelm, boundaries, and navigating midlife.
Episode: Overwhelmed? : Sanity Versus Standards
Declan O'Rourke
Singer-songwriter, author and actor
Episode: Declan O'Rourke​ : Masculinity, Empathy & the Simple Life
Richard Hogan
Psychotherapist specialising in working with families and author of Parenting the Screenager and Home Is Where the Start Is
Episode: Adolescence : Boundaries and Connection
Mick Moran
CEO of Hotline.ie and former An Garda Síochána officer
Hotline.ie
Episode: Mick Moran : Protecting Our Children Online
Majella O'Donnell
Inpatient at St John of God Hospital, shared personal mental health journey
Majella O'Donnell
Episode: Majella O'Donnell: My Ten Weeks in a Psychiatric Hospital
Harrison Gardner
Eco builder and author
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Síle Seoige
Host of the show, interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Love this podcast

    Sile is back with a new season of podcasts and I couldn’t be happier! Love the guest she has on and her conversations are so relaxed and natural. No hype or drama. Happy. Thank you. More please. 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starry_night ⭐️
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 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
    Ireland2 years 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
    Canada2 years ago

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People note the show consistently feels warm, real, and relatable.
Listeners call the host a compassionate interviewer who handles difficult questions with care.
Fans appreciate thoughtful questions and the depth of guest stories.
Many mention the lasting impact of powerful personal journeys shared on the show.

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An Chailleach agus Samhain
Q: Maybe we could talk a little bit around that?
Síle asks about Doireann's connection to the belief that another world exists. Doireann describes Irish-language music, family stories and seasonal customs as shaping a respectful, intuitive awareness of folklore and the otherworld.
An Chailleach agus Samhain
Q: Would you be able to sing a little bit for it?
Doireann agrees to sing two verses of “Éiníní,” explaining that her version combines two airs and credits Lilis with helping shape the arrangement.
Eoin Warner : We Are Nature
Q: What would you say to people who would be intimidated, you know, in terms of the learning of Irish and would maybe have PTSD when they go to school and how it was taught in school?
Warner says immersion in West Kerry helped him learn through everyday life, including local speech, weather lore, folklore and place names. He adds that Irish belongs to the landscape and is open to anyone who wants to learn it.
Eoin Warner : We Are Nature
Q: Was it difficult when you finally went, right, I got a right from my heart and soul here?
Warner says writing from nature was natural because sensory memories come back vividly, while the chapters about loss were emotionally difficult because they required revisiting painful experiences.
Overwhelmed? : Sanity Versus Standards
Q: What if you don't come home?
Kirk proposed that her client let her husband handle the morning routine while she went to the gym and took time for herself before work. The arrangement worked and helped reduce resentment.

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The series centers on intimate conversations with people from diverse backgrounds, often weaving expert insight with personal lived experience. Across episodes, topics regularly touch on mental health, rest and well-being, parenting, grief and resilience, and lifestyle or social issues such as decluttering, sustainability, and community leadership. A hallmark is compassionate, attuned interviewing that makes guests feel seen, enabling frank storytelling and practical takeaways for everyday life. The format alternates between expert-led discussions and guest-led narratives, creating a warm, human-centered space that appeals to listeners seeking inspiration, validation, and actionable strategies to improve their daily lives.

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2. Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
3. Dr. Shefali
4. Alana Kirk
5. Declan O'Rourke
6. Richard Hogan
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