Women Being Well Podcast
The Women Being Well Podcast explores the lives of extraordinary women navigating modern life. Host Anne-Marie, a mother of three and former business owner, interviews real women about their definitions of wellness and how they handle life's challenges while striving to stay well. The podcast offers insights into balancing work, family, and personal well-being.
Episodes
Episode #44 Meet Yasmin Renaudin
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Yasmin through a mutual friend, and I’m so glad our paths crossed.Yasmin is the founder of the award-winning RedaCare, an exciting new Irish platform created to support holistic practitioners in sharing their work with the world.In this conversation, she shares the story behind the business, and the deeper vision driving it , a real desire to shift and elevat
Episode #43 Meet Sarah Possié
This week I had a beautiful conversation with Sarah Possié, author, midwife, and founder of a newly opened women’s health clinic in Swords Co. Dublin.We talk about her years working as a midwife, the personal shifts that led her to step away from an old identity, and the journey toward creating a space that supports women in a different and deeply meaningful way.This conversation is really about t
Episode #42 Meet Fern Moore
Fern Moore joins me in this conversation to share her experience of finding her way back to working after staying at home with her children for over a decade.When she turned 40 she knew something had to change in terms of her happiness and health. Like a lot of women, finding what this next season of her life looked like took Fern time, she shares what it felt like coming back to finding who she i
Episode #41 Meet Vicky Shilling - again
Vicky Shilling returns to the podcast to tell me what she's been up to since we last spoke in June 2024. Like most of us in the entrepreneurial world things have changed a lot for Vicky, she shares the highs and lows of the last two years and how she is now helping her clients with the very thing that often sabotages the business of a solo entrepreneur..... confidence and self trust. We discuss wh
Episode #40 Meet Karen Mc Carthy
I met Karen Mc Carthy back in 2020 when we were all online and trying to figure out the world. She's one of THE nicest people I've met and I admire her greatly. Karen shares her story of change, knowing that her then career was not what she wanted for her life. Karen took the brave step of packing up her life and moving to France to figure out what working in a new way would look like. Not
Episode #39 Meet Aisling Burke
Season 4 kicks off with a powerful and honest conversation with Aisling Burke.After taking a break from the podcast, this felt like exactly the kind of episode to come back with . Real, relatable, and quietly transformative.Aisling shares the deeply personal decision she made this year to remove alcohol from her life, after noticing just how much it was impacting her energy, sleep, and overall wel
Episode #38 Season 4 is Here! Finally...
Hello!We are back in action after an extended break, but it's for good reason. I've had my head in the books studying and focusing on exams. I'm excited to be back and on this season we're talking all about change, the twists and turns out lives take in our mid lives and how that impacts us. My first episode for this season drop on Sunday morning. Tune in to listen, and don't forget to follow the
Episode #37 Meet Lisa Price
Today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just teach singing—she lives and breathes it. Lisa Price is a gifted singing teacher, vocal coach, and choir director whose passion for music runs deep in her veins.She is also a member of the singing group The Queen Bees.Whether she’s guiding a soloist to find their voice, leading a choir , or helping someone sing for the very first time, Lisa brings out the b
Episode #36 Meet Pat Kane
My guest week is Pat Kane. Pat is an avid sustainability advocate and a business strategist for conscious leaders. She is the founder and CEO of reuzi.ie, Ireland's one-stop shop for sustainably made, low-waste goods and an educational hub on all things sustainable living. Alongside this, she is a Partner and Sustainability Chief Officer of Pragmatica. Together with her teams, she consults wit
Episode #35 Meet Lisa O'Carroll
In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa for an honest and heartfelt conversation about something that affects so many women but is still too often overlooked: burnout.Lisa opens up about her personal journey—how burnout showed up in her body, how it affected her life, and what it took to truly recover. Her story is a powerful reminder that burnout often creeps in quietly—and by the time we notice it,
Episode #34 Meet Ananya Prasad
Today I’m joined by someone truly extraordinary.Ananya Prasad has successfully completed what's called the World’s Toughest Row. A rowing race across the Atlantic ocean that sees teams of 5 or less people compete, Ananya entered as a solo rower. I am in complete awe of this woman. It took Ananya 52 days to row unassisted on a non-stop 3000-mile voyage from La Gomera in the Canary Island
Episode #33 Meet Judith Cuffe
This is a particularly special conversation for me, I am so grateful to Judith for joining me to talk about her life over the last few years. After suffering two family losses in quick succession, Judith’s life was turned upside down. Learning how to live again and what fulfilment truly means to her, she retrained as a funeral celebrant with a strong ethos that every life deserves applause. While
Episode #32 Meet Laura O' Brien
Laura O'Brien is a Mum of 4 boys, nurse, midwife and business woman. Owner of Your Hospital Bag, Laura's business was born out of her own experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer after the birth of her 4th child. While having treatment Laura came up with the idea of her business and she has created something really wonderful and meaningful that she's still doing today. Your Hospital Bag is
Episode #31 Meet Rachel Tyrrell
Rachel is a Mum of 3, a business owner and all round wonder woman. The Colour Club in Arklow Co. Wicklow Ireland is where you'll find Rachel most days. She is the creator and owner of a business that has been born out of her own life experience. What Rachel has created is simply magic. We talk about Rachel's inspiration in creating the Colour Club and how she created more than just a business, it'
Episode #30 Meet Niamh Bennett
In this conversation I talk with Niamh Bennett, Founder of Souper Club - Healthy Meal Planning. Niamh works on empowering women in perimenopause by helping us with one very important thing, meal planning. This conversation was of interest to me because I find this difficult and I know many of you do too. We discuss eating well during perimenopause and serving ourselves first because we can't share
Episode #29 My turn, my story.
I've finally taken the hot seat in my own podcast to tell my story. Thank you to the wonderful Ezara Ahern-Easter for taking the time to sit and talk with me, you were the perfect interviewer. I share my experiences in life as a business woman, mother, mentor and now a podcaster. Like most women my age I've had a lot of twists and turns in my life, I share a lot of this, what I've lear
Episode #28 Meet Caoimhe Harrison
In this final episode of season two I speak with Caoimhe Harrison.
I LOVE a business chat and this one didn't disappoint, if you're a woman who runs a business this is for you.
Caoimhe talks to me about her business experience, the highs, the lows and the journey that's taken her to where she is today. I love Caoimhe's ability to really own her success in creating a business that also gives her
Episode #27 Meet Amber Doyle
Amber Doyle joins me on the podcast to tell me about her business Amber Moon Holistic.
Amber is a Heart Healer, Soul Mentor and Psychic and in this conversation Amber tells me what drew her into the work she does today and how she helps people get unstuck and heal in their lives.
A published author, Amber's new book Repair Not Repeat is here to help you mend emotional wounds and rediscover your a
Episode #26 Meet Alison Canavan
Alison Canavan is an acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate, inspiring audiences worldwide with her powerful message of energy management, personal growth, and well-being.
As a former international model, she has graced the worlds most prominent runways and magazines, but it is her journey beyond the spotlight that truly captivates audiences.
Alison joined me to
Episode #25 Meet Fiona Gill
Fiona is an incredibly talented woman, her love of music and her passion for writing has pulled her through the toughest of times in her life.
A published author, songwriter and singer, Fiona is a creative at her core.
Fiona joins me on the podcast to share her story of coping with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
Fiona made the decision to have a hysterectomy in her 30's to deal with her conditi
Episode #24 Meet Doreen Dempsey
I had the pleasure of getting to know Doreen Dempsey this week in our recent conversation.
Doreen is a beautiful person and is someone who really supports and helps so many women in her work and in her life. I absolutely loved talking with her.
Doreen is a women’s health physio who also incorporates powerful holistic practices in her work. In our conversation Doreen explains her Body Code work a
Episode #23 Meet Laura Craine
Laura Craine joins me to tell about her business With Love and Dreams and why she chose the path of entrepreneurship.
Laura makes the most beautiful jewellery and keepsakes from the preservation of flowers human and pet cremains.
I loved this conversation with Laura, she is such a gorgeous woman who runs a business that brings so much joy and comfort to other people.
I love Laura's real and hon
Episode #22 Meet Ezara Ahern-Easter
Ezara Ahern-Easter joins me to tell her story.
To say that Ezara is inspirational is simply not enough, we met in Portugal during the summer over a coffee and she told me how she fought and won her battle with cancer in her late 20's only to lose her best friend and fiancé Adam shortly after to cancer not long after.
Now married to a wonderful man she met online during the pandemic Ezara's story
Episode #21 Meet Keelin McEntee
Keelin joins me in this episode to share her experience in running the Dublin Marathon recently.
Not only did she do this, she also did it pushing her sister Sarah-Jane is a running buggy.
Keelin is an incredibly inspirational young woman, she shares with me how running and training has been monumental in supporting her with her mental health.
I thank her for her honesty and I know she will hel
Episode #20 Meet Catriona Lawlor
Catriona Lawlor is a mental health nurse and life coach, she shares her story on becoming a nurse and what took her into life coaching.
Catriona is an incredibly kind and warm person with a vast experience and understanding of mental health and its challenges. I always feel good talking to her.
If you have ever considered life coaching I recommend this woman highly.
You'll find Catriona on Inst
Episode #19 Meet Agnes Maher
Agnes joins me to talk about her life as a mother of four, a farmers wife and owner of a beautiful home that is her passion and joy.
Agnes tells me why she gave up her successful business The Thoughtful Shopper and how she has found her own personal wellbeing through her own experiences and how she stays well in her very busy life.
I adored talking to Agnes, she is down to earth, very funny a
Episode #18 Meet Annmarie Murray
Annmarie Murray is and energetic relationship coach.
She has created and developed a unique way to help people who are experiencing difficulties attracting the right relationships in their lives.
Annmarie's own experience in finding her partner and now fiancé was the catalyst in creating all this.
This conversation was a fascinating one, I was hooked.
I hope you enjoy it.
If you'd like to re
Episode #17 Meet Shelly Mc Ateer
Shelly Mc Ateer is a pure joy to talk to, her gorgeous energy is infectious ✨
Shelly is women’s fitness & nutrition coach and pre-and post-natal specialist, her passion lies in helping women to heal and return to the activities they love after building their family.
Shelly joined me to share her own story on how she chose her own career path and how she helps many, many women find their confid
Episode #16 Meet Pamela Walsh
Pamela joined me to talk about what goes in her life behind the scenes of her very successful business.
On the outside Pamela is confident, organised and excellent in her field of work. In her private life she manages her recent ADHD diagnosis on a daily basis and that is no easy feat for her.
I left this conversation FULL of admiration and respect for a woman I have gotten to know over the last
Episode #15 Meet Jen Healy
Jen Healy will be familiar to many of you, her yoga classes in the park and full moon ceremonies on the Dublin beaches since 2020 have made Jen a go to for her unique way of creating safe, magical and nurturing space for those who have needed it.
Fast forward to today Jen is on a new path and she shares that with us here today, no a surprise to hear she has something new and exciting coming soon ✨
Episode #14 Meet Grainne O'Malley
Grainne is O'Malley is a mum of 5 year old twin boys and business mentor for women in the online world. She uses neuroscience to help and support the women she works with.
Grainne shares her personal story of how she left the corporate world to find a better way of working for her.
We talk about nervous system regulation, finding your glimmers ✨ and getting to know yourself more by creating a
Episode #13 Meet Gillian Smith
I had the absolute please in talking with Gillian Smith, owner of Waylon & Flo children's pyjamas.
Gillian and I spoke about her current and another brand new business but Gillian graciously shared the experience she has had in dealing with early peri menopause at the age of 38.
I'm honoured that Gillian felt safe enough to share her story on this podacst.
Thank you so much Gillian for your
Episode #12 Meet Tracy Byrne
Tracy Byrne is one of my go to's for strength & fitness inspiration.
Empowering women through exercise and genuine support is at the very fabric of what she does for a living.
In living her dream every day helping her clients find more health and wellness though her classes Tracys' energy and expertise is so inspiring.
Have a listen and reach out to Tracy on Instagram below.
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Episode #11 Meet Lorna Lyons
Meet Lorna Lyons.
Lorna is a one amazing lady, a former teacher turned entrepreneur ,positive psychology coach and owner of the Mum Boss Network.
Lorna turned her life around when she made the brave decision to leave her job as a teacher to pursue a dream.
Today as a successful solo entrepreneur Lorna gives a very honest account of how she got to where she is today.
I hope you enjoy this conv
Episode #10 Meet Vicky Shilling
Vicky is one of my favourite people to talk to. She is smart, funny and incredibly real.A mum to two small children, business owner and self belief coach, Vicky never shys away from sharing the challenges that she faces "doing it all".Her honesty through her own inspirational journey are the reasons so many women love her and trust her. That includes me.In this episode I ask her how she stays well
Episode #9 Meet Sinead O'Neill
Meet my lovely friend Sinead O'Neill.
Sinead and I met in the online years and she has become a dear friend of mine.I am so happy that she is in my world and to talk with her here on the podcast to hear what being well means to her in her very busy life.Sinead is a Mum to two beautiful young women and a friend of many.I adore her joyful spirit, the kindness and laughter she brings everywhere
Episode #8 Meet Lisa Halpenny
Lisa and I share our story, one that we've been talking about telling for some time now.
We go back a long way with well over 30 years of friendship behind us. In this conversation we share how we've coped since losing our business Kids Cook during the pandemic.
Kids Cook opened in 2013 but sadly we never reopened after that infamous day in March 2020 when all the schools closed, including us..
Episode #7 Meet Nollaig Hurley
Take me to Kerry........ 🙏
In this Episode I talk to Nollaig Hurley from Co. Kerry in Ireland.
Nollaig shares her journey into becoming a holistic therapist and the journey she's taken to get to where she is now.
If you're curious or love energy work this chat is for you.
Nollaig, a Bio Energy therapist, explains how this treatment has helped many of her clients and why she loves it so m
Episode #6 Meet Catherine Murnin
Catherine Murnin joins me, on a heartfelt episode of the Women Being Well podcast.
Together, we discuss the complexities of well-being in the workplace and the wider community, especially for women.
Catherine shares how aligning deeply-held values with our professional and personal endeavours can be the start of finding peace within.
Catherine, a published author, podcaster and founder of The Well
Episode #5 Thoughts with Anne-Marie
A quick check in and hello from me, Anne-Marie.
I'll be popping in from time to time to say hi as these conversations progress.
I'm already learning so much. 🤍
Today I talk about what I've done to manage my own stress and how I'm re-learning to be bored and even enjoying it.
I hope you enjoyed this episode.
You'll fine me on Instagram HERE pop by to say hello.Anne-Marie
Audio by Chris Collin
Episode #4 Meet Elaine Kelly
In this episode, I sit down with my wonderful friend Elaine Kelly to delve into the transformative power of prioritising wellness in our lives. Any conversation with Elaine promises to be energised fun and motivating, I hope you enjoy this one! ✨Elaine shares her journey from leaving the demanding corporate world to a life where self-care is a fundamental success strategy. Our conversation explore
Episode #3 Meet Ruth Dennison
When Ruth swapped her nurse's scrubs for workout gear she didn't just change careers—she changed her life.
In this episode, Ruth, a personal trainer and gym owner at Athgoe Castle in West Dublin, shares her story. From nursing and working in healthcare to the finish line of a half Ironman triathlon. Ruth is honest, humble and really inspiring! I have loved getting to know her over the last few ye
Episode #2 Meet Ali Freeman
I welcome Ali Freeman to an episode that promises to be as moving as it is inspiring .Ali, a beacon of strength and vulnerability, opens up about putting her cherished career in education on hold to navigate the full-time commitment of parenting. We unravel the challenges that come hand-in-hand with this life shift, addressing the emotional toll of balancing the care of children while maintaining
Episode #1 Hello and welcome!
Welcome to the Women Being Well podcast. This is a short solo episode with me , Anne-Marie. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll stay to listen to the conversations I have coming up. I'll be talking to women from all walks of life who will share what being well means to them and how they manage the busyness of life today. Hit the follow button and join me in conversations with women just li
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