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The Delusional Optimist

Diana Bunici
London, United Kingdom
Dublin, Ireland
Boots (boots UK)
Wedding Planning
Kodaline
Skn2skn
Steve Garrigan
Ireland
Budget
Anxiety
Ryan Tubridy
Television Broadcasting
Covid-19
Touring
Music Industry
Paralympic Swimming

The Delusional Optimist is a podcast for anyone ready to rewrite their story - or simply seeking a little inspiration to take the next step. Hosted by Diana Bunici, it’s a space for real stories and honest conversations about fresh starts - from big life pivots and career leaps to finding light in hard moments. A reminder that even when the path isn’t clear, there's always another way.

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Latest Episodes

Fashion might look glamorous on Instagram but behind every red carpet moment is a LOT of chaos, spreadsheets, sourcing, fittings, returns, early mornings, and problem-solving that nobody talks about.

For the season one finale of the podcast, I’m joi... more

Winning a Paralympic gold medal is supposed to be the happy ending… but for Ellen Keane, it was only part of the story.

From becoming Ireland’s youngest Paralympian at 13 to winning gold in Tokyo, Ellen shares what we don’t see - the pressure of bei... more

In this episode of The Delusional Optimist, I sit down with broadcaster and former Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about navigating a very public storm, finding contentment in its aftermath, and what it... more

The night before Kodaline release their first single in six years, I sit down with someone I know better than anyone else - my husband, Steve Garrigan - for a bittersweet conversation about the band's final chapter. 

With a final album and farewell ... more

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Recent Guests

Corina Gaffey
Celebrity stylist and fashion journalist with work on Kiss Magazine, Stellar, Vogue Ireland, and TV/press appearances
Independent/freelance stylist and journalist
Episode: EP10 Corina Gaffey on Styling Celebs, Going Freelance & Making it in Fashion
Ellen Keane
Paralympic gold medalist swimmer, broadcaster, disability advocate
Paralympic athlete
Episode: EP 09 Paralympian Ellen Keane on Winning Gold, Self-Worth & What Comes Next
Ryan Tubridy
Broadcasting veteran; former host of The Late Late Show
RTÉ
Episode: EP08: After the Storm - Ryan Tubridy on Love, Life & Starting Over
Steve Garrigan
Frontman of Kodaline, musician
Kodaline
Episode: EP07 The Final Chapter - Steve Garrigan on Kodaline's Farewell, Anxiety & Life on the Road
Martina O'Riordan
Wedding planner, founder of Martina O wedding planning
Episode: EP06 Planning the Dream: Weddings, Budgets & Taking the Leap with Martina O
Sara Stokes
Founder of SKN2Skn (Pregnancy Safe skincare)
SKN2Skn
Episode: EP05 'I Quit the Music Industry to Start My Skincare Brand' - Sara Stokes, SKN to SKN Founder
Sofia Jane Cunningham
Fitness entrepreneur and musician's muse; founder of SoFit
SoFit
Episode: EP04 Building big dreams with Sofia Jane, Fitness Entrepreneur & Musical Muse
Laura Jordan O'Connell
Biochemist by profession, racing driver by passion
Independent racer
Episode: EP03 From Biochemist to Racing Driver: How Laura Jordan O'Connell Entered the World's Most Expensive Sport
Paige Toon
Internationally bestselling author
Penguin (publisher)
Episode: EP02 From lunchtime pitch to 3 million books sold: The Paige Toon story

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Diana Bunici
Host of The Delusional Optimist; leads conversations about big life pivots, resilience, and rebuilding after setbacks.

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#39
Belgium/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#247
Ireland/Business/Careers

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EP 09 Paralympian Ellen Keane on Winning Gold, Self-Worth & What Comes Next
Q: How do you navigate reinventing yourself after a long athletic career?
She discusses stepping into roles beyond sport, such as media and advocacy, and learning to define herself beyond medals, including exploring a broader identity and purpose.
EP 09 Paralympian Ellen Keane on Winning Gold, Self-Worth & What Comes Next
Q: When did you start feeling proud of your achievements and your abilities?
Ellen describes a turning point around the Rio Games, where relief replaced self-doubt and external praise, followed by a shift toward using her platform to inspire others.
EP07 The Final Chapter - Steve Garrigan on Kodaline's Farewell, Anxiety & Life on the Road
Q: How has meeting heroes and external validation shaped your career and mindset?
Steve recounts moments meeting Sting, Bono, and others, illustrating how star-struck awe can coexist with practical career moves and the importance of supporters who believed in them early on.
EP07 The Final Chapter - Steve Garrigan on Kodaline's Farewell, Anxiety & Life on the Road
Q: How did you keep going during tough times when barriers seemed insurmountable?
He describes an intrinsic resilience, a relentless writing habit, and the pull of music as an outlet that helped him push through even when facing panic attacks and self-doubt.
EP07 The Final Chapter - Steve Garrigan on Kodaline's Farewell, Anxiety & Life on the Road
Q: What can fans expect of the album and the final Kodaline chapter?
Steve talks about the album containing a range of highs and lows, with emotionally powerful tracks like Save You Now, and emphasizes a final tour that aims to honor the band's history while inviting fans into a new, reflective phase.

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