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Girl, Choose Yourself!The Light Returns: Brigid, Imbolc & the Season of BecomingJanuary asks us to reinvent ourselves overnight.But our bodies, and the natural world, tell a different story.In this episode, Eimear invites you into the quieter turning point that arrives in early February, when the light begins to return, and something inside us starts to stir again.Through the Celtic festival of Imbolc and the story of Brigid — goddess, saint, healer, poet, and keeper of the flame — we explore how renewal actually happens: slowly, invisibly, and from the inside out.This conversation is also a reminder that women’s stories, like our ow...
2026-02-0516 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Defaults We Never Question (and How They Shape Women’s Confidence)Confidence doesn’t disappear by accident.It’s shaped, slowly, quietly, by what we grow up surrounded by and taught to accept as “normal.”The voices we’re used to hearing in charge.The roles women are expected to play without comment.The subtle signals about who gets to lead, who is meant to serve, and who should soften themselves to fit in.This episode explores how those invisible defaults influence women’s confidence, ambition, and sense of what’s possible — and why so many capable women end up second-guessing...
2026-01-2921 min
20 minutes with...KIRSTY HENSHAWIn this episode of 20 minutes with, Eimear Andersen speaks to Kirsty Henshaw, founder of Kirsty’s, about building one of the UK’s most trusted free-from food businesses.Kirsty shares how the company began after her son was born with multiple severe food allergies, at a time when free-from options were limited and uninspiring. She reflects on pitching on Dragons’ Den, the realities of scaling a specialist food brand and why free-from is not a trend but a responsibility rooted in trust and safety.The conversation explores how retailers’ understanding of free-from has evolved...
2026-01-2626 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Procrastination: How to Stop Putting Off What You Want MostIf you’ve been circling the thing you really want — the book, the business, the bold new chapter — but you keep putting it off, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I break down what behavioral science actually says about procrastination (spoiler: it’s not laziness), share practical ways to get traction fast, and then I go into the part that doesn’t get acknowledged enough: the very real context women carry — from self-vigilance and workplace “editing” to the exhausting performance expectations we’ve been sold for decades.This isn’t about pushing harder.It’s about...
2026-01-2222 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Nothing Is Wrong With You: Living Well in a World That Wasn’t Built for YouMany women move through life with a quiet, persistent thought in the background: something is wrong with me.Not loudly.Not dramatically.Just enough to keep self-acceptance slightly out of reach.In this episode, Eimear explores how that belief takes root — not because women are failing, but because the standards we measure ourselves against were never designed with women’s lives, bodies, or responsibilities in mind.When success is defined around linear careers, uninterrupted productivity, and constant emotional regulation, it’s no wonder so many women turn systemic pressure into personal shame...
2026-01-1517 minGirl, Choose Yourself!A Case of Mistaken Identity: Unlocking Your True SelfAs a new year begins, many women rush to set goals, habits, and resolutions — and yet so little actually changes.Why?Because most change doesn’t fail at the level of effort. It fails at the level of identity.In this episode, Eimear explores the idea of A Case of Mistaken Identity — the subtle but powerful way we stay loyal to outdated versions of ourselves long after we’ve outgrown them.You’ll discover how old survival patterns, once intelligent and necessary, can quietly hijack your choices, limit your confid...
2026-01-0822 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Dark Night Before the Breakthrough: Letting Go of the Self You’ve OutgrownThere comes a moment in every woman’s life when the identity she has carried for years simply no longer fits. The patterns, roles, and ways of being that once kept her safe begin to fall away, creating a period of deep inner uncertainty. Because this episode releases in mid-December, at the threshold between endings and beginnings, it is an especially potent time to explore this transition. The end of the year naturally invites reflection, release, and the courage to step into a new identity.In this episode, Eimear dives into this liminal space: the dark night be...
2025-12-1819 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Courage to Be Disliked — The Permission Slip You’ve Been AvoidingIn this episode, Eimear explores what it truly means to choose yourself, even when that choice disappoints people. Drawing on the ideas from "The Courage to Be Disliked," she breaks down approval addiction, boundaries, life lies, and the deeper self-concept work required to finally live a life aligned with your truth.What would become possible in your life if you stopped organising everything around being liked?In this solo episode, Eimear dives into the fear that quietly shapes so many women's lives: the fear of being disliked. She unpacks the psychology of approval-seeking, how it...
2025-12-1118 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Aligned, Not Overwhelmed: A New Way to Approach Your GoalsFeeling scattered as the year ends? This episode gives you a calmer, clearer way to approach goals — without pressure or perfectionism.We explore the simple shift that helps you move from overwhelmed to aligned: getting clear on what truly matters to you before you set any goals. You’ll learn why comparison and the endless scroll drain your energy, how to reconnect with your inner compass, and how your “Ultimate Concern” becomes the grounding force that makes every goal make sense.If you want a softer, more intuitive way to start your nex...
2025-12-0422 min
Garry Talks#162 Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle (Part One) - Garry Talks: FilmIn this episode of "Garry Talks Film," Garry welcomes renowned composer-conductor Eímear Noone and her husband, Emmy-nominated composer Craig Stuart Garfinkle. The conversation explores their experiences living between Ireland and California, including narrowly escaping Malibu wildfires, and delves into Irish cultural traditions such as wakes. They discuss their creative partnership, the emotional power of film music, and share insights into the technical and artistic challenges of scoring for film. Personal anecdotes, reflections on community, and stories about industry legends highlight the interplay between culture, creativity, and the enduring impact of music in cinema.
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2025-11-2052 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Dark Side of Grit and Why Quitting Might Be the Real Power MoveWe’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill.Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were busy forcing something to work.If you’ve be...
2025-11-2025 minGirl, Choose Yourself!PJ Nation: Women Choosing Comfort & Honoring RestA simple TikTok question about pajamas turned into 25,000+ views in less than 24 hours and hundreds of comments — and revealed something big: women everywhere are choosing comfort first. Not as giving up, but as tuning in. This week, Eimear explores why PJs-by-7pm is becoming the new normal… and a surprisingly honest expression of who we are now.This episode started with one question I posted on TikTok: “How early are you getting into your PJs now that the days are shorter?”The response? Over 25K views and a flood of comment...
2025-11-1324 min
20 minutes with...JONATHAN JAMESIn this final episode of Series 1 (we’re back with Series 2 soon!), Eimear talks to Jonathan James.From a small farm shop in a disused barn to a thriving multi-site retail estate spanning the country, he has built quite the journey in convenience retail.In this episode, host Eimear Andersen sits down with Jonathan to explore what it’s really like running a family business alongside his wife Rebecca and their children Joshua and Emily, where family dinners often double as business strategy sessions.Jonathan reflects on navigating major industry chan...
2025-11-0727 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Holiday Boundaries That Actually Work (Even with Difficult Family)The holidays are magical… and also emotionally complicated. You can do all the therapy, coaching, and mindfulness — but the moment you walk back into family dynamics, old patterns resurface fast.In this episode, I’m sharing a holiday communication cheat sheet: five real-life scenarios + the exact scripts you can use to protect your peace, stay grounded, and navigate difficult or triggering family members with clarity and confidence.We’re talking: • body comments • intrusive questions • emotional escalations • invisible labor • old childhood roles • and yes… the family narcissistIf you want to show up...
2025-11-0720 minGirl, Choose Yourself!From Embarrassment to Expansion: Crossing the Cringe HurdleThis week we look at embarrassment—how it quietly shapes our choices, limits our visibility, and holds so many midlife women back from doing what they truly want.We explore why embarrassment feels so threatening, how it gets hardwired early in life, and why it often resurfaces just when we’re ready to step into something bigger. I share a few stories from my own life that seemed small at the time but stayed with me for decades.We talk about how to meet embarrassment with compassion, how to recognise The Dreaded Experience when it show...
2025-10-3020 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Date Again as a Midlife Woman with Guest Eimear DraperJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWith the Christmas countdown looming, and party season too, are you dreading spending your first Yuletide alone in a long time?If you are worrying about being single this festive season, but the thought of joining the Midlife dating scene is scaring the big girl pants off you, then this is the episode for you.I’m delighted to be joined by my guest Eimear Draper, dating coach, founder of Kindling Dating and Platinum Magazine’s dating expert to talk about How t...
2025-10-3050 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Beyond Coping: A Pathway to Cultivating Inner ResilienceSo many of us are coping — getting through the day, holding it together, ticking boxes, but feeling quietly stretched to the limit or just empty.The world keeps telling us to “be resilient,” which often translates to “keep pushing no matter what.” That’s a recipe for burnout!It’s not what serves us, and it’s not real resilience.In this episode, Eimear offers a new understanding:That resilience isn’t about white-knuckling through, but cultivating the inner resources that protect you from burnout and help you recover from life’s inevitable challenges and setba...
2025-10-2326 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Lost Your Spark? How to Feel Alive Again When Life Feels FlatAs the light changes, so can our energy. Eimear talks candidly about noticing a seasonal melancholy—darker mornings, cloudy days, and that “dim” feeling—and how she began intentionally tending her inner flame.You’ll hear:Why seasonal changes (less daylight → serotonin down, melatonin up) can affect mood.A 5-step Spark Reconnection Practice:Ground in the body (presence + breath)Name the numbness (permission, no judgment)Micro-moments of joy (small, scheduled lifts)Reignite meaning (one tiny act aligned with what matters)Integrate with ritual (a simple...
2025-10-1620 minGirl, Choose Yourself!How to Stop Overthinking and Finally Do The Thing!If overthinking paid, most of us would be millionaires. In this episode, Eimear Zone dives into the real reason smart, capable women stay stuck in the loop of overthinking, perfectionism, and “productive” busyness — and how to finally break free.You’ll learn five powerful, research-backed tools to calm your nervous system, quiet your mind, and move forward with confidence (no extra qualifications required).Resources MentionedThe Morning Reset: https://www.subscribepage.com/my-morning-reset The 5-minute guided ritual to shift your focus from problems to power.The Confidence Key: https://eimearzone.com/confiden...
2025-10-1031 min
20 minutes with...MIKE SEVERSEimear Andersen is joined by Mike Severs from Volumatic. Mike has spent more than a decade making cash handling simpler, safer and smarter for retailers of all sizes.They explore why cash is still vital in a digital-first world, how retailers can balance efficiency with customer choice and the technology that’s helping frontline colleagues feel more confident at the till.You’ll hear about:The myths around cash and why it’s here to stayHow “smart cash” tools are changing retail operationsWhy younger generations are rediscovering the value of notes and coinsThe gl...
2025-10-0320 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Too Old to Start Over? The Truth About Limiting Beliefs in MidlifeThink you’re too old to start over? Think again. In this episode, Eimear unpacks the limiting beliefs that keep midlife women small — and shows you how to rewrite them so you can step into confidence, freedom, and possibility.Eimear shares her own story of starting over in her 40s, feeling embarrassed to be a beginner again, and battling the inner voice that whispered, “Who do you think you are?” You’ll discover why these beliefs feel so real, how they shape your self-concept, and the simple practices you can use to loosen their grip and create a new stor...
2025-10-0226 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Reclaiming Ceremony: Altars, Feasts, and Rhythms That NourishIn this episode, we explore the power of ceremony — not the store-bought kind of “celebration” that Target and Hallmark roll out, but the soul-nourishing rituals women have always created to mark change, connect, and carry each other through the darker months.You’ll hear about:Why consumer holidays often leave us stressed, depleted, and disconnectedWhat women’s ceremonies once offered us — and why those traditions were devalued or forgottenAncient seasonal practices, from Celtic Samhain to modern Pagan/Druidic equinox observances (Mabon/Alban Elfed)Women-only festivals like the Greek Thesmophoria and indigenous Bribri cacao ceremoniesPractical ways to create your...
2025-09-2524 min
20 minutes with...MICHAEL FLETCHERIn this episode, Eimear Andersen is joined by SPAR UK MD, Michael Fletcher, a leader who has shaped the UK grocery and convenience sector for more than three decades. From starting out at Tesco in the 1990s to now guiding thousands of independent stores across the country, Michael brings a wealth of experience and a passion for retail that shines through every conversation.Michael shares:How he first stumbled into retail and why he still considers it the most fun industry to work in.The unique opportunity and challenge of working with S...
2025-09-1930 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Unchaining Yourself from the Past: The Power of Forgiving OthersForgiving others isn’t about letting anyone off the hook. It’s about freeing you.In this episode, I dig into one of the hardest—and most liberating—practices we’ll ever face: forgiveness of others. We’ll bust the biggest myths (no, it’s not condoning, forgetting, or staying in harmful relationships), explore why it often feels impossible, and reframe forgiveness as a radical act of self-care.You’ll hear stories of real courage—from Jack Kornfield’s years-long journey with his father, to the Amish community’s response to tragedy—that remind us forgiveness is not weakn...
2025-09-1820 min
20 minutes with...DAVID WALKER20 Minutes With… David WalkerIn this episode, Eimear Andersen is joined by David Walker, tech and data specialist and CCO of Cerve. David is helping the food and drink industry unlock the power of real-time insights – cutting waste, saving costs and reimagining how supply chains operate.David explains how APIs – the digital “pipes” that allow data to flow seamlessly between systems – are transforming purchasing, selling and compliance for wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and operators. By replacing outdated manual processes with accurate, automated data, businesses can free up people, reduce errors and focus on growth.He...
2025-09-1227 min
20 minutes with...STUART HOLMES20 Minutes With… Stuart HolmesIn this episode, Eimear Andersen sits down with Stuart Holmes, who has spent more than 25 years in the drinks and coffee industries with brands such as Bacardi, Campari and Illy, before stepping out to create his own consultancy.Stuart shares his journey from corporate life to founding The Power of Five, a consultancy designed to help FMCG businesses – from founder-led start-ups to SMEs – find clarity, focus and sustainable growth. He reflects on the challenges brands face when trying to scale, from moving too fast and burning cash, to holding back a...
2025-09-1222 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Courage to Forgive Yourself: Breaking Free from Perfectionism, Self-Blame & SmallnessStruggling to forgive yourself? You’re not alone. Many of us stay trapped in perfectionism, shame, and ongoing self-punishment — and it quietly destroys our confidence.In this episode of Girl, Choose Yourself!, Eimear Zone explores how to forgive yourself and why self-forgiveness is essential for building authentic confidence. You’ll learn why we get stuck in cycles of self-blame, how perfectionism becomes self-abandonment, and what it takes to finally reconnect with yourself.Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:Why forgiving yourself feels so hard (and the beliefs that keep...
2025-09-1122 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Fierce Power of Clarity: Stop Borrowing Dreams, Start Owning YoursMost women don’t struggle with confidence. The real issue? Clarity.What do you actually want—not the respectable answer, not the Plan B, not what looks good on paper? For many of us, that question is harder to answer than we’d like to admit.In this episode, I explore why clarity is the missing piece for so many midlife women, how we lose it along the way, and what it really takes to reclaim it. You’ll hear:A simple metaphor that reveals why so many dreams fail before they’ve even begun.Why...
2025-09-0424 minGirl, Choose Yourself!How to Reclaim Yourself in a World That Shouts For Your AttentionEver feel like the world is just too much sometimes? Like your nervous system is lit up before you've even had your coffee?In this short, soul-grounding episode, we’re talking about what it means to truly take care of your inner world.I’m sharing what happened when I slipped back into old habits—doomscrolling, attention scattering, letting the algorithm run my nervous system—and how a return to intentional self-care shifted everything.You'll hear:Why tending to your inner atmosphere is the ultimate act of self...
2025-08-3123 min
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 10 with Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Dereck Donnelly, & Dr. Eimear O’ConnellDON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.
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Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the exocad booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies that make bars, Panthera. Instead of our usual guest...
2025-08-1158 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Confidence to Do It Your Way: On rhythm, sacred pauses, and choosing yourself—fully.This episode is a gentle reflection on the power of honoring your natural rhythm and choosing a life that reflects what matters most.As I take a six-week summer pause from the podcast, I’m leaning into the spaciousness of this season—traveling to Scotland with my daughter before her final year of high school, and spending precious time with my whole family on a long-awaited beach holiday.This short solo episode is an invitation to: — Trust your own timing — Let rest be part of your rhythm — Make space for creativity and clarity to ri...
2025-07-0314 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Authority Gap Is Real: How to Stay Sane (and Get Seen) in a World That Doubts YouHave you ever felt like you had to over-prepare just to be taken seriously? Or been talked over, interrupted, or underestimated—even when you’re clearly the most qualified person in the room?You’re not imagining it.In this episode, Eimear breaks down the Authority Gap—what it is, how it shows up in women’s lives and careers, and what you can actually do to navigate it without losing your mind (or your job). This one is packed with powerful stats, real-life stories, and five tangible strategies you can start using right away...
2025-06-2625 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Sisterhood as Medicine: The Truth About Women, Loneliness & ConnectionWhy are so many women feeling quietly disconnected—even when we’re surrounded by people or “connected” online?In this episode, Eimear explores the emotional and biological truth about female friendship, the modern epidemic of loneliness, and why sisterhood might just be the thing we need most right now.She shares a viral quote that hit a nerve, a story that sparked hundreds of women to say “me too,” and the deeper wound that gets triggered every time women are pitted against each other.If you’ve been craving meaningful connection—or wondering what happened to...
2025-06-1921 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Shift Your State Fast: 5 Nervous System Tools to Calm Anxiety, Overthinking, and Emotional OverloadYou’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re just dysregulated.In this episode, I’m giving you 5 simple, science-backed tools to help you shift your state in the moment—when you feel anxious, shut down, overwhelmed, frozen in indecision, or just not yourself.You’ll learn:What the vagus nerve is—and how to work with it to access calm, clarity, and powerWhy nervous system regulation is a foundational access point for building confidence and momentumHow to speak your body’s language when you’re hijacked by stress or spiraling thoughtsWhy you do...
2025-06-1234 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Sacred Exile and The Journey to BelongingWhat if the life you’ve outgrown is the one you’ve called “home” for years?In this episode, Eimear shares a deeply personal story about leaving behind the familiar—and what it really takes to build a sense of belonging that starts from within.Through the lens of her own midlife move across continents, she unpacks:How your environment shapes your identity more than you realizeWhy belonging isn’t found in a place or person—but through self-expansionAnd why being called a “difficult woman” is something to celebrateThis is for every woman who’s asking...
2025-06-0518 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Sick of Your Own Sh*t? Here’s the Reset That Actually WorksIf you've ever found yourself mid-scroll or mid-stride thinking, "What the hell am I even doing with my life?"—this one’s for you.In this episode, I introduce a soul-shifting practice I’m currently deep in: a 30-day mental diet. Not a restriction—a devotion. A reset. A remembering. A radical act of self-honoring in a world that glorifies hustle, noise, and disconnection.We talk about:Why there is no such thing as an idle thoughtHow your self-concept silently shapes your realityThe distraction economy—and how it’s stealing your life on...
2025-05-3023 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Forgotten Feminine: 3 Ancient Teachings Every Modern Woman NeedsIn a world full of noise, sometimes what we need most is to go deeper—and older. In this solo episode, I’m sharing three powerful lessons from ancient feminine wisdom that have shaped how I live, lead, and trust myself. These aren’t just stories from myth or history—they’re fierce, relevant truths that speak directly to the woman who’s done with people-pleasing, self-doubt, and the endless performance of being “good.”You’ll meet:Lilith — the original woman who refused to shrink to fitThe Cailleach, Mami Wata, and Hildegard
2025-05-2226 min
Singing Teachers TalkEp.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy LuddyIn this episode, we chat with Dublin-based singing teacher and voice science enthusiast Eimear McCarthy Luddy. Eimear shares the story behind her #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book—a fun, creative resource designed to make vocal anatomy accessible and engaging. We explore her journey from struggling with traditional anatomy materials to creating her own, how she uses anatomy in teaching, and why she believes learning about the voice should be joyful and memorable. Eimear also shares insights into her creative process, her successful Kickstarter campaign, and what might be next for Vocology Ireland. WHAT’S IN THI...
2025-05-2146 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Cost of ‘Killing It’: How to Rebuild When Success Leaves You Empty (with Charlotte Carter)We’re told to chase success, to hit the big milestones, to keep pushing for more. But what happens when you reach the top and it still doesn’t feel right?In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Carter, founder of I Dare to Leap and a powerhouse coach to high performers worldwide. Charlotte opens up about the moment she realized that despite the six-figure months and external validation, she was living someone else’s version of success – not her own.We dive into:The hidden cost of “having it all” and why it can leave y...
2025-05-1542 minGirl, Choose Yourself!From Marathon Missteps to Social Media Anxiety: Lessons on Letting Go of JudgmentEver found yourself obsessing over what others might think — whether it’s your marathon finish time or a social media post? In this episode, I get real about the all-too-familiar trap of worrying about how others perceive us. I share a personal story from my recent London Marathon experience and a raw conversation with my daughter about peer pressure.I unpack why we crave approval, how it can hold us back, and what to do about it. I also dive into a powerful quote attributed to Nietzsche: “When we are tired, we are attacked by ideas we conque...
2025-05-0825 minGirl, Choose Yourself!When Life Breaks the Plan: Choosing Yourself Through Chronic IllnessWhat happens when everything you’ve built—your career, your independence, your identity—starts to unravel at the hands of an illness you didn’t see coming?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Cathy Beederman, former tech exec turned reluctant expert in resilience, who shares what it’s like to face life with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome). From navigating devastating diagnoses to redefining self-care in the smallest of rituals (hello, “coffee report”), Cathy brings raw honesty, sharp humor, and the kind of perspective that only comes from living a radically altere...
2025-05-0135 minGirl, Choose Yourself!What If You’re Wrong About What You Can Do? (Midlife + Marathons)In this solo episode, I talk about the thing I never thought I’d be doing at 50—training for my fifth major marathon. Spoiler: I used to believe I wasn’t built for endurance. Not physically. Not mentally. And certainly not over 26.2 bloody miles.Turns out, I was wrong.And maybe... so are you.This episode is about so much more than running. It’s about:The sneaky stories we absorb early—about what we can and can’t doWhy midlife is exactly the time to challenge those beliefsHow running became my training ground for s...
2025-04-2428 minGirl, Choose Yourself!My Unexpected Alcohol-Free Life: 3 Years In, No RegretsIn this deeply personal episode, I share my unexpected 3-year journey from a regular wine drinker to embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle at age 50+. I discuss how my relationship with alcohol evolved from 'liquid courage' in my teens to a controlling presence in adulthood, my experience with the prescribed drug Naltrexone, and the surprising health benefits I've discovered—particularly the little-known impacts of alcohol on women's health during perimenopause and menopause. For anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or curious about the growing sober movement, this episode offers honest reflections on finding authentic confidence without a wine glass in...
2025-04-1738 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Choosing Yourself After Divorce and Grief: A Midlife Reinvention Story (with Deborah Blignaut)What happens when the fairytale falls apart—more than once?In this deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by mindset and confidence coach Deborah Blignaut, who shares her journey through divorce, widowhood, and ultimately, rediscovering herself. From marrying young and ignoring her gut, to walking away from a narcissistic partner, to losing the love of her life to cancer, Deborah's story is one of grief, resilience, and powerful reinvention.We explore:Listening to your intuition—even when it’s inconvenientHow journaling cracked open a path to healingReclaimi...
2025-04-1044 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Reinvention, Rage & Reality Checks: Midlife Without ApologyAt 24, Eimear thought she’d already missed the boat. No “real” job. No obvious path. Just a string of mismatched roles and a heavy sense of being behind.Now, decades (and multiple reinventions) later, she’s here to call BS on the myth that it’s too late.In this unapologetic and fire-fueled episode, Eimear busts open the cultural conditioning that tells women in midlife to sit down, shrink back, and stay small. She shares personal stories, surprising stats, and powerful examples of women who didn’t start their most meaningful work until their 40s, 50s, or beyond...
2025-04-0327 minGirl, Choose Yourself!From Invisible to In-Demand: How Owning Her Voice Changed Everything (with Cristina Amigoni)We’re told to be team players. Not to make waves. To shrink ourselves to fit someone else’s version of success. But what happens when playing small stops working—and your body starts telling the truth?In this episode, Cristina Amigoni shares how years of feeling invisible led to one powerful moment of walking out of a meeting and into a new chapter. She’s the co-founder of Siamo, a human-centered consultancy helping organizations navigate change by putting people—not processes—at the center. Siamo exists to unlock the full potential of individuals and organization...
2025-03-271h 00Girl, Choose Yourself!The Confidence Filter: Rewiring Your Brain for SuccessYour brain is naturally wired to cling to negative experiences like Velcro while letting positive ones slip away like Teflon. In this solo episode, Eimear Zone reveals why this evolutionary tendency sabotages our confidence and introduces powerful mental training techniques developed by Dr. Nate Zinnser, former Director of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point. Drawing from research used to train elite military personnel and Olympic athletes, Eimear shares the practical ESP method (Effort, Success, Progress) that can transform how you build confidence, achieve goals, and stay in the "success cycle" rather than the "sewer cycle."...
2025-03-2027 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Productivity Trap: Why Doing More Isn’t the Answer (with Rachel Redmond)We live in a world that glorifies doing more—but what if the constant striving is actually working against you? In this episode, Rachel Redmond, an acupuncturist and functional medicine expert, unpacks why we’ve been conditioned to believe that productivity equals worth, and how that belief is running us into the ground.Rachel shares how the imbalance of yin and yang energy affects women’s health, why so many of us feel exhausted despite "doing everything right," and how to step off the treadmill of burnout and into true harmony.EPISODE HIGHLI...
2025-03-1347 minGirl, Choose Yourself!From Prison Cell to Personal Power: Rebuilding Self-Worth After Betrayal (with Nicole Banks)From Prison Cell to Personal Power: Rebuilding Self-Worth After BetrayalAfter discovering her husband's multiple affairs, Nicole Banks found herself frozen with pain – unable to eat, sleep, or function. What followed was a journey through rock bottom that included divorce, depression, a serious error in judgment that led to prison time, and ultimately, a powerful path to reclaiming her self-worth. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Nicole shares how she went from feeling utterly lost to building a thriving coaching practice helping other women heal from divorce trauma.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS...
2025-03-0658 minGirl, Choose Yourself!It's Never Too Late: How One Woman Turned a Bucket List Safari into a Soul-Centered Business at 60 (with Karen Cleveland)At age 60, while most of her peers were planning for retirement, Karen Cleveland found herself face-to-face with wild elephants, building a thriving safari business, and embarking on the most authentic chapter of her life. What began as a simple bucket list trip to Kenya unexpectedly transformed into NuNu's Kenyan Safaris, a soul-centered business that combines animal communication, spiritual connection, and conservation into transformative experiences.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:02:24] The unexpected beginnings of Karen's safari journey [00:04:54] Karen's non-linear path and series of stepping stones [00:08:02] Karen's spiritual journey and search for deeper connection
2025-02-2746 minGirl, Choose Yourself!From ER to Empire: How Burnout Led to Building a Bold Digital Business (with Emma Green)What happens when your body forces you to stop and listen? In this compelling conversation, Emma Green (The Tennis Elbow Queen) shares her journey from hospital burnout to building a thriving global digital business. After 30 years as a physical therapist, Emma found herself in the ER - a wake-up call that led to completely reimagining her work and life.Learn how she transformed a crisis into an opportunity, building a business that serves clients across six continents while prioritizing what matters most. Emma's story explores:* The subtle signs of burnout we often ignore...
2025-02-2041 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Beyond the Hustle: Building a Purpose-Driven Business (with Lyn Wineman) Beyond the Hustle: Building a Purpose-Driven BusinessIn this inspiring conversation with Lyn Weinman, founder and president of KidGlove (a certified B Corp advertising agency), we explore how businesses can align profit with purpose. Lynn shares her journey from corporate success to meaningful impact, and how she's building a culture that prioritizes psychological safety and authentic connection over traditional "hustle culture."EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction and guest welcome02:15 Lynn's career journey and pivotal moment04:30 The birth of KidGlove and pandemic adaptation07:45 Purpose-driven marketing in t...
2025-02-1351 minGirl, Choose Yourself!The Power of Boundaries: Fuel Your Dreams Not Your FearsIn this essential episode, we explore how setting healthy boundaries allows us to create what we want, protect what we value, and change what's not working in our lives. We examine common symptoms of poor boundaries, from feeling constantly exhausted to experiencing relief when commitments get canceled. The episode debunks the myth that boundaries are selfish, revealing instead how they reflect self-knowledge and self-respect. Learn practical strategies for saying no effectively, including how to handle pushback and recognize manipulation tactics. Discover why the only people who get upset about your boundaries are those who benefited from you not having...
2025-02-0624 minGirl, Choose Yourself!How To Build Confidence - Even if You're Quiet, Shy, or IntrovertedIn this empowering episode, Eimear shares insights on building authentic confidence, especially for introverts and quieter personalities. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she reveals how confidence isn't about being the loudest in the room, but about trusting yourself and taking purposeful action.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction: Embrace Self-Trust and Soar00:45 Building Confidence for Introverts02:43 The Myth of Inborn Confidence04:22 Personal Story: Overcoming Childhood Humiliation07:32 The Power of Amplifying your Ally Voice16:48 Mind-Body Connection: Managing Nervousness22:08 Golf, Attention and Focus: The Key...
2025-01-3030 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Unlocking The End Game: An Ancient Secret to Living With PurposeIn this profound episode, Eimear explores the ancient practice of Memento Mori and its modern applications. Through historical wisdom and contemporary examples, she reveals how contemplating our mortality can bring crystal clear focus to what truly matters in life, helping us move from distraction to purpose-driven living.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction: Mary Oliver’s Question00:49 The Power of Life's Finite Nature01:32 Marcus Aurelius and Meditations02:20 Influence of Meditations04:15 The Five Remembrances06:40 Memento Mori: Embracing Life's Preciousness09:23 The Memento Mori Ex...
2025-01-2323 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Who Does She Think She Is? (Owning Your Right To Want More)"Who does she think she is?" Whether you've heard this about others or wrestled with this question yourself, this critical voice often shows up right when we're about to do something bold. In this episode, we explore why this questioning voice appears (especially for women), where it really comes from, and most importantly - how to move past it. You'll learn three practical strategies for handling self-doubt when it arises, discover why wanting more doesn't conflict with gratitude, and gain tools for taking up more space in the world unapologetically. If you've ever felt the tension between playing small...
2025-01-1628 minGirl, Choose Yourself!From Waiting to Wonder: Embracing Self-ChoiceIn this powerful first episode, Eimear introduces the concept of the "waiting room" - that place where we wait for permission, validation, or someone else to choose us. Through personal stories and honest reflection, she explores how we can break free from this pattern and choose ourselves instead. Join the conversation to ignite your journey toward a profoundly fulfilling life.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Welcome to Girl Choose Yourself00:45 Why I Started This Podcast01:00 The waiting room metaphor...
2025-01-0921 min
Kate Hamilton Health Podcast#92: Eimear Sheridan: Hyrox training, nutrition, supplements, and hot/cold therapyIn this episode, I sit down with Eimear Sheridan, a dedicated online nutrition coach and fitness enthusiast behind RX Nutrition, to discuss practical and sustainable strategies for achieving health goals!Eimear shares her experience running 12-week nutrition challenges and her approach to balanced, mindful eating that supports both wellness and fitness aspirations.We also chat about Eimear’s role as a personal trainer at Peak Performance Gym, where she’s helping clients build strength, work on conditioning, and train for Hyrox, a sport blending running and weight training.We discuss what is involved in a...
2024-11-1244 min
Life with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning009 - Straight Talking Dating Coach - Eimear DraperSend us a textIn this special guest episode, Mel Harrowsmith is joined by Eimear Draper, a straight-talking dating coach and founder of Kindling Dating. Together, they dive into the world of dating, exploring how our closest relationships influence our sense of purpose and fulfilment. Eimear shares insights into the dating challenges of 2024, the impact of gender stereotypes on modern dating, and why it’s essential to stay open and genuine when seeking a meaningful connection.This episode offers practical tips to make dating a positive experience. Eimear’s no-nonsense advice is sure to in...
2024-11-0834 min
Irish with Mollie#19 Eimear Burke - Druid, Seanchaí, PsychologistEimear is Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. She is a Storyteller and a Psychologist. She has a deep love of the ancient Irish tales and has a passion for storytelling. In this conversation we talk about the healing power of nature, Eimear's earth-based exploration, her growing community, thin places and thin times.
Eimear loves to weave in song and the harp into her stories. She particularly enjoys showing people the sacred sites of Ireland and telling the ancient tales right where they happened.
Eimear has private practice as a Counselling...
2024-10-2840 minGirl, Choose Yourself!Podcast TrailerWelcome to Girl, Choose Yourself! I’m Eimear Zone—author of The Little Book of Good Enough and my latest book, Choose Yourself. I’m also a mindfulness meditation teacher, coach, and mom of three, here to help you reclaim your power and live life on your own terms.I started this podcast because, ten years ago, I left the UK and moved to the U.S. for my husband’s career. Deep in the chaos of raising our kids, I felt like life was passing me by—I was losing myself, my identity, and my dreams in it all...
2024-10-1002 min
The Cocktail SceneMorocco: Marrakesh Spesh - Couple's Hammam, Souks Galore, Influencers in the wildBetter late than never! Ali Mather is back for a Marrakesh Spesh. On this episode, we recap on our trip to Marrakesh. Expect all the usual parts - Eimear's eyes & ears, Ali's local hero. @thecocktailscene
2024-06-0349 minThe Cocktail SceneVoice Radio: Looking back on our trip Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, 14 hour bus trips & petrol heads, literallyIn this weeks episode, we look back on our time in oaxaca city and Peurto escondido aka surfers paradise. Ali’s clothes continue to shrink and Eimear brings a new segment to the pod, with her weekly observations. @thecocktailscene
2024-04-221h 00
STAC PodcastNew Neighbours - Olivia O'Dwyer & Fergal StylesNew Neighbours brings together the work of Olivia O’Dwyer and Fergal Styles for the first time.Both artists work come from places of imagination and memory, of things half-remembered or dreamt, with playfulness and experimentation at the heart of each of their practices. Accompanying the exhibition will be a newly commissioned text by Neva Elliot. (You can download the essay HEREOlivia O’Dwyer’s work is influenced by 'Bad Painting' which refers to a deliberately raw style of figurative painting, rejecting traditional ideas of draughtsmanship, mixing art historical, popular, and personal sources. She examines ideas around qu...
2024-03-2222 min
Good Honest TalkS1 EP11 | Eimear Byrne, Moments of SparkleWelcome to Episode 11 of Good Honest Talk.
In this episode, Claire is joined by Eimear Byrne, IVF survivor and Counsellor in Training and founder of Moments of Sparkle which focuses on supporting women on their fertility journey.
Eimear is a full-time accountant by day. However, her true passion lies in teaching mindfulness and sharing tools for positivity.
She discovered mindfulness in 2015, during a difficult period in her life, upon the recommendation of a colleague at work. Struggling with mental health issues after two failed IVF cycles, mindfulness became a lifeline for her.
2024-03-0641 min
'Culture Shocked' with Dr. Eimear NolanEmbracing the World: Unleashing Cultural Agility with Dr. Paula CaligiuriIn this fascinating episode of 'Culture Shocked with Dr. Eimear Nolan,' I had the honour of chatting with the brilliant Dr. Paula Caligiuri, a leading expert in cultural agility. As a distinguished professor in international business and strategy at Northeastern University, USA, Paula is not only an accomplished academic, psychologist, talent management specialist, author, and entrepreneur, but also a visionary in the world of cultural management.
Join us as we delve into the captivating concept of cultural agility in the realm of business and its paramount importance in today's interconnected world. Paula shares her insights into...
2023-07-2735 minThe Cocktail SceneColombia - Medellin, stories of Pablo Escobar, Eimear's birthday surprise, exploring the waterfalls of Jardin & lots moreEimear's bday week kicked off with a great start with a tasting menu at Carmen in Medellin and a night star in the boujiest hotel! We visited Communa 13, once the most dangerous place in the world and explored the buzzy city. We took a day trip to Guatuape and climbed the infamous rock with the most incredible views and spent a few days away from the city in the most stunning little town called Jardin@thecocktailscene
2023-06-0140 min
Four Four MagazineLocal Selection 205: Eimear GormanThis week’s entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Dublin-born now Sydney-based DJ Eimear Gorman. Eimear has provided us with a dreamy recording that spans an hour in length, filled with luscious chords and soft vocals throughout which seamlessly traverses an array of house music cuts.
Eimear Gorman acts as this week’s entry to the Local Selection. Coming in as the 205th edition to the series the fruitful DJ has spent years perfecting her craft which has seen her play a host of clubs and shows across Dublin that include Index, Tramline, The Grand Social, Bow...
2023-05-241h 00The Cocktail SceneCosta Rica and Panama; Puerto Viejo's Carribean vibes, Bocas del Toras, another hospital run & overfamiliar situationsWe finished off our Costa Rica trip in Puerta Viejo and then made our way to Panama, starting with Bocas del Toras. Ali had another trip to the hospital with a NASTY mosquito bite and Eimear enjoyed Margarita Monday.@thecocktailscene
2023-04-2437 min
Opera Bluffs The PodcastThe Fugitive - Alessandro StradellaWe're back!!Eimear tells Cathy and Niamh the story of composer and 17th century stud muffin Alessandro Stradella.
2023-04-0838 minThe Cocktail SceneNicaragua, Half Way Mark, Volcano Boarding & Restaurant Walk OutsWe've reached our half way mark! After 73 days living in each other's pockets, tensions were tight, with a 'volcanic' explosion from Eimear in a restaurant. Volcano boarding was added to the list of terrifyingly thrilling shit we've done & we joined a pub crawl with a load of 18 year olds ! An eventful week no doubt@thecocktailscene
2023-03-2936 minThe Cocktail SceneGuatemala; Antigua, Paddy's Day frolicking & Hiking Acatenango VolcanoLegs still burning from our trek up to Volcano Acatenango and exploring all that Antigua has to offer! Great fun for Paddy's Day in the local Irish pub, Flora & Eimear got a bit ahead of themselves....@thecocktailscene
2023-03-2338 minThe Cocktail SceneMexico & Belize; Baccalar to finish, Unbelizable food, Caye Caulker & Eimear is retiring to a Carribean IslandBEST WEEK EVER! An end to our 7 week trip around Mexico, finishing in Baccalar with it's crystal blue waters & finding paradise in Caye Caulker. Snarkling tour with Regga Sailing Aventures, trying Fry Jacks in our favourite brunch spot Paridiso Restaurant and drinking bucket loads of illuminious orange fanta YUM@thecocktailscene
2023-03-0738 minThe Cocktail SceneMexico; Puerto Vallarta, Wedding fun, Potato currency and Sayulita beachesOn this weeks episode, we look back on an epic week in Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita, celebrating Eimear's brother's wedding and enjoying the coastal towns. Lapping up the last bit of luxury before returning to backpacker life next week!@thecocktailscene
2023-02-0642 minThe Cocktail SceneMexico; San Miguel de Allende, Taco Tours in Puerto Vallarta & New FwendsThis week, we headed North of Mexico city to San Miguel de Allende & Guanjuato before flying to the coast of Puerto Vallarta for Eimear's bros wedding.A particularly boujee week, to Eimears liking
2023-01-3142 minThe Cocktail SceneTravel Preparation, Itinerary planning, Eimear gets hypnotisedOur pre departure episode, chatting packing, itinerary planning (or not so much in Ali's case) and Eimear gets hypnotized!@thecocktailscene
2023-01-1630 min
Hole in One Golf PodcastHole In One Golf Podcast - Eimear McManus - Golfer & Founder DW Agency #golfingtales #55Hey Guys, welcome back to the Hole In One Golf Podcast! I’m your host Jack Bull, thanks very much for listening, please remember to reach out with suggestions for guests to keep sharing great Golf stories from around the World!
On this episode, I’m joined by Eimear McManus from Limerick in Ireland, who is a golfer & also the founder and Director of the Digital Works media agency in London. Eimear tells me how she has re-discovered her love of Golf after learning the game and building her swing when she was growing up, whilst she also...
2022-09-2057 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastGentleman Julie - The story of Julie d'AubignyEimear tells the the other Bluffs about the all singing, all fighting heroine Julie d'Aubigny.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2022-05-1248 min
Legally Different®Creative Thinking in Law // Eimear McCann - Legal Tech Director and Law LecturerWelcome to this conversation with Eimear McCann, Commercial Director at TrialView and a lecturer in EU and immigration law. Eimear has certainly had a multi-faceted and non-linear path into and around law, which you will hear all about! From her early career as a writer to working in immigration law for a law centre to private practice to legal tech. When Eimear began to feel stuck in private practice and craved a way out into something else, without anything on the table, her solution was “I’m just going to have to get really creative about...
2021-12-0148 min
STAC PodcastPres TY Hallowe'en Radio Play - The WomanTo get us in the mood for Hallowe'en, if you missed the broadcast of 'The Woman' by Presentation Clonmel TY Class of 2021 on Pure Radio Tipperary, you can listen back here! The Woman - an Original Radio Play, written, performed, and produced by the TY students of the Presentation Secondary School in Clonmel.The story centres around Lucy, who has been having terrible dreams of a mysterious woman. Her friends think she's crazy... but is she? Sit back and take a journey into the nightmare world of 'The Woman'This project was facilitated by...
2021-10-2913 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastFour Wedding and a CastratoEimear tells the other bluffers the tale of heart throb and unlikely ladies man Giusto Fernando Tenducci. Listen to the Trials of Tenducci here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1k4cJuT0tNed6KYF1iqv8x?si=78owuEV0TqWBwmZW1_2nvw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
2021-08-1442 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastFlorence Foster BluffkinsEimear tells Cathy and Niamh about the infamous socialite, singer and life goals winner Florence Foster Jenkins. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2021-08-1451 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastMarina and the Night WitchesEimear tells Cathy and Niamh about the story of Russian war hero Marina Rascova and the seriously badass 588th Night Bomber Regiment aka The Night Witches. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs...
2021-07-2351 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastWhere are you Haydn that head?Eimear tell the other Bluffers about good craic composer Joseph Haydn and the unfortunate tale of his head. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2021-07-1652 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastThe Flight of the Soprano - The Sophie Cruvelli StoryThe Bluffers are back! Cathy tells Eimear and Niamh about soprano Sophie Cruvelli. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2021-07-0943 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastBeautiful For Ever - The tale of Madame RachelEimear tell the Bluffers about the notorious Madame Rachel of Bond Street. Before L'oreal thought you were worth it there was Madame Rachel. Special thank you to sound engineering wizard, Ber Quinn, for salvaging Niamh's audio after she recorded this episode inside a tin can. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our vi...
2021-03-051h 07Opera Bluffs The PodcastOperapussy: License to sing - The Margery Booth StoryEimear tells the other Bluffs about the incredible Margery Booth. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2021-02-261h 05Opera Bluffs The PodcastThe Game of GesualdoEimear tells the other Bluffs the tale of composer Carlo Gesualdo and how nothing will stand in the way of his madrigaling. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2021-02-0556 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastPuccini Family ValuesEimear tells the other Bluffers about the real-life opera plot that was Puccini's love life. (TW: Suicide) If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs
2021-01-291h 07