
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 304 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

Topics covered: Nature, belonging, grief, childhood loss, the Whiddy Island disaster, family, fatherhood, night fishing, love, mortality, the healing power of nature, wildlife encounters, biodiversity, climate change, our relationship with the natura... more
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
Topics covered: Conscious parenting, raising daughters and sons, childhood conditioning, patriarchy, people-pleasing, strong-willed girls, self-worth, body image, modelling, boundaries, boys' emotional regulation, movement, masculinity, sexuality, po... more
How often do we push ourselves to the point of exhaustion, trying to do everything and keep everyone happy?
For this week's Real Take, I'm dipping into the Ready to Be Real archive to revisit a conversation I had with the brilliant midlife coach Ala... more
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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. 🥰
Nicki/Emer - fair play so inspirational. Another fab interview Sile. Love kindness and respect u show all
A compassionate interviewer… and can handle those difficult questions ….with great care for the person. Love your podcast Marian
Love the guest, love the conversations. I tune in regularly
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
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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.
A standout stren... more
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2. Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
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5. Declan O'Rourke
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