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John Tapp RacingEpisode 424: Todd SmartGreat to catch up with an ever enthusiastic Todd Smart who’s based at Canberra’s Thoroughbred Park with his fifteen horse team. A welder by trade, Todd graduated from bull riding to thoroughbreds when he sustained a serious shoulder injury. He’s sure it was meant to happen. He talks of early mornings in the bleak Canberra winters.
Todd says he began his training career at Wagga but was talked into a move to Canberra by a fellow trainer.
He talks of his early life in Gundagai and early education on his favourite pony.
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2023-06-0659 min
Mastering Your MindsetBabies, Birth, The Up's & Down's of The Fertility Journey and Pregnancy During Covid-19All through my life I've always been truly fascinated, obsessed and truly scared about pregnancy and the idea of giving birth to another human. Like many women I always wondered if I would struggle to conceive and 2 years into my fertility journey I had my answer! I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant with my 1st baby and my guest today, Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach has been a wonderful support to me throughout this journey which is why I had to have her on the show! So wherever you are on your pregnancy journey I promise you will take something...
2021-07-2757 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy you are the Master of your own Destiny and rediscovering your MotivationIf you're looking to feel inspired and boost your motivation you're in for a treat with this weeks guest! Ger O Brien is an EFT Practitioner and Spiritual Healer with a wonderful, no none sense, go get 'em attitude to life. I've no doubt our chat and his words of wisdom will leave you feeling energised and inspired to take action and go after what you want in life! As always if you're a fan of the show please do leave a rating and a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on Spotify and share with those who...
2021-07-0750 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy prioritising yourself isn't selfish, saying no and the bad habits to break up withDo you always put yourself last? Have a hard time saying no because you think people won't like you? Do you finish most days feeling like you got nowhere and your to-do list just got longer? I promise you're not alone! In this episode I talk about why it's vital that you start prioritising your time and energy better to prevent that overwhelmed and burnt out feeling and explain the bad habits/barriers to quit in order to look after yourself. If you like the show please show your support by leaving a rating or co...
2021-06-2329 min
Mastering Your MindsetCoping with anxiety, how to feel comfortable with your decisions and trusting your gutIt's a whopper of an episode this week as myself and my guest Mentor and Author Moira Geary talk all things anxiety, what to do if you're struggling to make a decision and why trusting your gut is so important. Filled with plenty of practical tips and exercises I know you're going to love this episode so sit back and enjoy! Resources https://learn.moirageary.com/pos-proj https://moirageary.com/how-to-make-good-decisions-quickly/ www.jayannwalsh.com
2021-05-2644 min
Mastering Your MindsetBelieving in yourself, surviving tough times and grieving someone who is sill hereHave you ever had a dream, vision or goal that you weren't sure was possible? Did you ever have a burning desire to do something in your life but that nagging voice in your head stopped you? My guest this week is the powerhouse that is Tammy Darcy, founder of Shona.ie a Not for Profit organisation that helps women & young girls learn to love themselves and shine in their teenage years and beyond. Behind the scenes Shona.ie holds a very special meaning as it's named after Tammy sister Shona who was diagnosed with a life c...
2021-05-1845 min
Mastering Your MindsetSpend too much time worrying about the what if's? Ways to stop it from controlling your lifeDo you constantly worry about the what-if's? Do you find yourself constantly thinking about the worst case scenario and could get a medal for your ability to catastrophize? Don't worry, you are absolutely not on your own. What if thinking of Catastrophizing is one of the most common negative thinking traps that people fall into. In this episode I discuss why it happens and most importantly what you can do if you find yourself falling into a what if worry cycle.
2021-04-2027 min
Mindful Living GuideJayann Walsh - Challenging our ThoughtsThis week I get to interview a fellow Podcaster, Jayann Walsh. Jayann is a trained Life Coach, Mentor and Podcast Host of the Mastering Your Mindset Podcast which regularly features in the Top 10 Self Improvement Podcast Charts in Ireland. Through her work as a coach Jayann helps professional women to stop listening to the negative voice inside their head to truly unlock their potential. I appeared in episode 82 of the "Master your Mindset" Podcast podcast during the week so this is my turn to ask Jayann the questions. We chat about how we can work with and cha...
2021-04-0134 min
Mastering Your MindsetAppreciating the little things, finding magic in the everyday and 100 Happy momentsOne of the best tools you have at your disposal everyday is your ability to appreciate and be grateful for the simple pleasures in your life. A roof over your head, food on your plate, people who love you in your life. Even in the darkest of times I believe it is possible to find something to be grateful for. My guest this week tragically lost his brother a number of years ago and credits mindfulness and appreciating the little things with getting him through such a bleak time. He explains how and the concept of 100 Happy moments & how i...
2021-03-2940 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to manage and improve your stress levels during Covid-19 and beyondLet's face it we're all living through one of the most stressful periods in modern day history. We're experiencing stress on another level, a level which if not managed could potentially do harm to our current, overall and future wellbeing. My guest this week is Clinical Psychologist Dr. Clare Kambamettu who gives her recommendations and advice on managing your stress levels right now and explains how to break the habit of stress. Episode Resource https://palousemindfulness.com
2021-03-2336 min
Mastering Your MindsetBuilding resilience, overcoming immense challenges & not getting in your own wayJust how many challenges can you overcome in your life? How much resilience do you need? As human beings we will all face challenges in our lives to a varying degree which is why building our resilience and realising how strong we are will stand to us in the long run. Sharon Fitzmaurice has overcome immense challenges in her life from experiencing childhood sexual abuse to losing her precious baby daughter Annie. At one point she contemplated taking her own life however Sharon discovered & developed the tools she needed to help herself and others.
2021-03-1041 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to find your inner strength, new perspectives and what really happens when life knocks you downDelighted to have none other than Vicky Phelan as my guest on the show this week. Mother, Author, Women's Health Advocate and Motivational Speaker, Vicky has captured the hearts of the nation with her determination to see real change for women's health in Ireland. In this episode we spoke about inner strength, new perspectives on life and what really happens when life knocks you down.
2021-03-0252 min
Mastering Your MindsetLiving with a terminal illness through Covid and why it's so important to pause & appreciate the life & people you haveThe guest I have lined up for you today is without doubt going to leave you feeling inspired, motivated and maybe looking at your own life that little bit differently. John Wall is a husband, father, campaigner and is living with terminal stage 4 prostate cancer. In this episode we spoke about how when you’re told there's going to be a time limit on your life it lifts the 'weight of life' from you and the 'small' stuff doesn't matter so much anymore and why talking through life's difficulties is hugely important.
2021-02-2441 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy your circumstances shouldn't define you and choosing health and happinessWe are not defined by our circumstance, not unless we give in and let them. Circumstances therefore never determine who we are, but reveal who we are. In this week's episode I speak to the inspirational Katie Murphy who is living with CF ( Cystic Fibrosis) Rather than let her condition thoroughly dictate her life, Katie decided to focus on what she could control in her life and is living proof as to why your circumstances don't define you & why with the right mindset you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
2021-02-1039 min
Mastering Your MindsetOvercoming challenges and how anything is possible once you put your mind to itIt's not your circumstances that shape you but how you react to you circumstances that matters. I can't think of a more apt statement when it comes to describing my guest on this weeks show. Joanne O Riordan, activist, writer and 1 of only 7 people in the world born with a rare condition called Total Amelia meaning she was born without limbs is 100% a force to be reckoned with. I hope you enjoy and feel inspired as you listen to her story. Tickets for my Overcoming Overthinking Workshop can be found here http://bit.ly/JayannWalshWorkshop
2021-02-0148 min
Mastering Your MindsetDo you constantly sweat the small stuff? How to stop it from taking over your lifeIs this you? Do you constantly worry about what you said, what you did, why someone didn't text back or what other people think? Do you lie in bed at night going over scenarios or fall down the rabbit hole of worrying about things that in the grand scheme of things are not really that important. Trust me you're not on your own! In this episode I share some practical strategies that can help you stop sweating the small stuff.
2021-01-2730 min
Mastering Your MindsetFrom the biggest loser to starting over, one mans journey on never giving upMy guest today is Paddy Cunningham, who some of you may remember from his time on the popular show, The Biggest Loser UK which he took part in in 2011. Paddy is back and on a quest to lose 100lbs and in todays show we talk all about not giving up, how to not let your negative voice win, the mindset you need for achieving any goal and why it's ok to start over. Even if youre not on a weighloss or health journey right now I really do believe you will be inspired by this...
2021-01-1844 min
Mastering Your MindsetIs the fear of judgement or fear of failure holding you back? Learn how to overcome it!The fear of judgement and the fear of failure are two of the most popular reasons that hold people back. Fearing how others will judge them and their decisions and being scared incase you'll fail are often why so many people don't go after the things they want in life. In this episode I talk about both issues with some real life coaching examples and coaching questions you can ask yourself to tackle these fears head on.
2021-01-1123 min
Mastering Your MindsetStruggling with motivation this January? What to do to start making positive changes in your lifeSo as we all know January is a time where most people want to make some changes to their lives, be it a new health kick, diet, habit, challenge whatever it is but I'm also well aware that right now with the current situation, it may be pretty difficult to start something new or you may be feeling a bit demotivated. My guest today is considered the King of Change having transformed his life over the past number of years and in this episode we discussed changing your perspective, swimming in the shallow lane first and why your behaviours eve...
2021-01-0449 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe importance of setting boundaries, positive self talk and beating the Sunday night bluesIn this weeks episode I spoke to Dr. Rachel Goldman, a psychologist from NYC about why its so important to set boundaries in order to protect yourself from overwhelm and burnout, why positive self talk is so important and how to beat the Sunday night blues and make the most of your weekend.
2020-12-2141 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy you're stronger than you think you are, the power of saying Yes & overcoming life's challengesNorah Casey, former TV Dragon, experienced T.V and Radio Broadcaster, Publisher, Author and Successful Entrepreneur. Norah has worn many hats throughout her career and has spoken very publicly about her own story of domestic abuse and the pain of grief following the death of her beloved husband Richard. In this episode myself and Norah discuss grief, loss, surviving, rebuilding, having a voice and why saying yes even when you don't feel ready can open the door to incredible opportunities.
2020-12-1443 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to detox your thoughts and stop negative thinking impacting your lifeDo you beat yourself up, think you're not good enough, criticise how you look, act, dress, worry constantly, play the 'what if' game or regularly find yourself imagining the worst case scenario? Don't worry you're not alone. Many people suffer with some (or all) of the above on a daily/weekly basis. If you find this type of thinking is impacting the quality of your life listen to this weeks episode where myself and Dr Andrea Bonior discuss how and why it's important to detox your thoughts.
2020-12-0737 min
Mastering Your MindsetFeel overwhelmed doing it all? How to ease the pressure of the mental loadDoes your mind sometimes, or all the time feel overloaded with everything your need to do or remember? Do you always feel 'on', struggle with switching off and wish you could find a solution or get some help? Work, kids, friends, family, remembering to take the dinner out of the freezer, sending a card for your aunts birthday, giving the dog his flea tablet and on and on it goes. This is referred to as the 'mental load' and in this weeks episode myself and my guest Allison Keating discuss sharing the load, having the conversation with y...
2020-11-2350 min
Making the CaseJayann Sepich, Mother of a Murdered Child Turned AdvocateAfter her college-age daughter was brutally raped and murdered – and with only DNA evidence left by her killer - Jayann Sepich travels the country working with states to pass DNA-Upon-Arrest legislation, which helped nab the man who killed her daughter. This is how thousands of cases are being solved and how the wrongfully accused – and convicted - are being exonerated.
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2020-11-1748 min
Mastering Your MindsetIs remote working causing you stress? How to beat procrastination and get more productiveDoes working from home make you feel stressed sometimes? Do you feel the pressure to always be on? Are you afraid to leave the desk to make a cuppa incase an important call/email pops up? Who would have guessed right? - The pressure of working from home is real. Maybe you find yourself procrastinating more or getting distracted by things/people at home. In this episode myself and my guest Siobhan Murray discuss all of the above and give some solutions on common WFH issues.
2020-11-1650 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe impact of negative thinking, the struggle to be perfect & how to stop always seeking outside validationOn today's show my guest, Dr. Jane Tornatore and I discussed some important topics that come up time and time again during coaching sessions. They are 1. How to stop negative thoughts swirling around your head 2. Perfectionism and the pressure to be perfect 3. How to stop seeking external validation & praise in order to feel good enough. I hope that this episode will give you some comfort knowing that you're not alone with the thoughts that you have and overcoming all of the above may be easier than you think
2020-11-0945 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe 4 things no one tells you about confidence that just might change your lifeConfidence - something that without fail comes up in about 80% of my coaching sessions. Women who want it and don't think they have it and wonder why some have it in spades when they feel like they've none. Can I let you in on a secret? Confidence isn't a thing you can have. It's a feeling. One that you can learn to tap into once you know how. In this episode I talk about 4 things no one tells you about confidence in the hopes that you'll begin to feel more confident in yourself from today.
2020-11-0222 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to get what you want out of life and why it’s not what happens to you but how you react to it that makes the differenceThe saying 'it's not what happens to you, but how you react to it' couldn't be more true when I think of my guest on this weeks episode of the podcast. Psychologist, author and motivational speaker, Donna Kennedy has endured tremendous challenges in her life however she refuses to let life label her as a victim. She is proof that when you put your mind to something, anything is possible and I know you'll find her story and advice both inspiring and empowering.
2020-10-261h 00
Mastering Your MindsetFrom alcoholism to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro wearing a washing machine in aid of a charity. One mans journey of true transformation.My guest on today's show is the incredible Enda O'Doherty and is a story of true transformation and how anything is possible once you believe that you can. Enda admits that in his past he was 'dying by slow motion suicide' due to his excessive weekly drinking of 3+ bottles of whisky and wine per week. In this interview he discusses surviving his hell on earth and how he managed to turn it all around, finding his purpose preventing others from falling into similar pitfalls.
2020-10-1947 min
Mastering Your MindsetFrom alcoholism to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro wearing a washing machine in aid of a charity. One mans journey of true transformation.My guest on today's show is the incredible Enda O'Doherty and is a story of true transformation and how anything is possible once you believe that you can. Enda admits that in his past he was 'dying by slow motion suicide' due to his excessive weekly drinking of 3+ bottles of whisky and wine per week. In this interview he discusses surviving his hell on earth and how he managed to turn it all around, finding his purpose preventing others from falling into similar pitfalls.
2020-10-1747 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhat we can do right now to feel happier and why we shouldn't fear but embrace changeI'm thrilled to bring you this weeks episode and share so many words of wisdom from the wonderful BiBi Baskin - an expert in health and wellness. BiBi is a former RTE and BBC presenter and is known as the first Irish woman to have her own T.V Talk show. She left the glamour of the media behind her to follow her lifelong passion for Ayurveda, an Indian system of mind/body health and went onto become a hotelier in India. In this weeks episode we speak about her life and learnings along the way.
2020-10-1239 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhere do you see yourself in 5 years time. Why focusing on your future self will help you achieve your goalsWho do you want to become in 5 years time? Where do you want to be? What do you want to have accomplished by then? Are the above questions you ask yourself regularly? As the famous saying goes 'the best way to predict your future is to create it' In this weeks episode I talk about - Building your belief muscle - The power of visualising your future self - How your future self can help with decision making today
2020-10-0526 min
Mastering Your MindsetTips on how to become a morning person and start winning your dayIs it possible to become a morning person even if you're a night owl? Why do so many of us go to bed at night with the best intentions of getting up early only to hit the snooze button over and over again. In this week's episode I speak to fellow coach Ciara Conlon about how getting up early has transformed her life, her early risers Facebook accountability group, and tips and tricks on how you can do it too.
2020-09-2837 min
Mastering Your MindsetMinding your mental health online and being happy in real life (and not just on social media)This week my guest on the show was the fabulous Helen Marie, positivity blogger, mental health advocate and psychotherapist in training. Helen Marie inspires her community on the daily with her inspiring posts on positive social media habits and keeping social media 'real' In this episode we covered: -Minding your mental health online -Comparison-itis - Why you should only compare yourself to who you were yesterday
2020-09-2145 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow changing your perspective can change your life. Simple strategies to adopt nowWelcome back to Season 4! Change the way you look at things and the way you look at things change. Shifting your perspective isn’t always easy but it is worthwhile and in this weeks episode I discuss. -Your Perspective on the world right now - Looking at your current challenges with a different lens - Perspective and it's importance when dealing with other people. Don't forget to subscribe and if you have time leave a review!
2020-09-1433 min
True Crime DEADLINE30 - MURDER: The Labor Day murder of Katie Sepich. Victim's mother Speaks OutNEW INTERVIEW with Jayann Sepich, mother of murdered college student Katie Sepich.Katie Sepich was a loving sister, friend and daughter when she was attacked, raped and murdered Labor Day weekend in 2003.On August 31, 2003, New Mexico State University College student Katie was walking home after going to a party near campus. She had gotten into a big fight with her long-distance boyfriend.While walking home, the suspect Gabriel Avila [who was on drugs] almost hit Katie with his car, then followed her home where he attacked her and strangled her.
2020-08-3135 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy real change starts from within, following your own path and trusting your own intuition'At some level you already know'. That's the thing about learning to listen and trust your intuition. Deep down you have the answers to whatever you're searching for you just need to be ready to listen. In a world where we want the answers NOW going within and really listening isn't always appealing BUT for real change to occur or to find that happiness and content you're searching for, sometimes it's the only way. I discuss this and more with my fabulous guest this week, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Podcast Host Simon Hall.
2020-08-0446 min
Mastering Your MindsetWant to make a real change in your life? 5 pieces of advice you need to hear nowI'm so excited to bring you some absolute gems of advice and words of wisdom from some of my favourite guests who have featured on the show packaged into one 'truth bomb' episode. If you want to make a change in your life, feel motivated and inspired to show up for yourself everyday and start believing that yes you can, today's episode is for you. This episode focuses on the top learnings from my conversations with Gerry Duffy, Pat Divilly, George Anderson, Gary Keegan and Pete Smith.
2020-07-2931 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe Emotional Impact Of Living Through A Pandemic, What You Can Do To Make It Easier And Why There Is Always Option BIn this weeks episode of the podcast I discuss the emotional and mental impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and steps you can take to make it easier with renowned psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick. During our chat we spoke about how 'life sometimes doesn't get the memo, the impact of the stories we tell ourselves and how if option A isn't available there is always option B.
2020-07-2147 min
Mastering Your MindsetFind Yourself Constantly Overthinking? How To Break Free From The CycleDo you find yourself excessively worrying about things outside your control and thinking about the what-ifs? Maybe you spend your time over analysing certain situations, playing out scenarios and wining fake arguements in your head. Or maybe you're one of those people who constantly dwells on the past or constantly worries about the future. In this weeks episode I discuss the common overthinking traps and how you can stop it from having a negative impact on your life.
2020-07-1332 min
The Elmo Ador Difference009. Jayann Danielle MadrazoJayann is the most amazing woman I've met who moves towards a society full of empowered women and she is studying a course in Legal Management. She is very opinionated and really spreads the love and joy in her life through social media and her pure of heart. We talk about life during quarantine, how one copes with loneliness, Philippine politics, and a love life with differing beliefs.
2020-07-1229 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome And How To Stop It Taking Over Your LifeImposter syndrome - think you're the only one who suffers with it? Sheryl Sandberg, Maya Angelou, Serena Williams, Arianna Huffington and Tina Fey have all publicly acknowledged their struggles with imposter syndrome. In this week's episode I discuss the 5 different types of Imposter, how it's more common that you think it is and the ABC method to overcoming it with my guest, Empowerment Coach, Aoife O' Brien.
2020-07-0648 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow Your Past Doesn't Define You, Living On Purpose & Why Willpower Doesn't WorkHave you ever let your past or a belief about yourself hold you back? Ever said to yourself I'm not good enough, I would never be able to do that or things like that just don't happen to people like me? If you've ever said one or all of the above you've got to listen to this weeks episode with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organisational psychologist and author of bestselling book 'Personality Isn't Permanent where we dive deep & discuss why your past doesn't and shouldn't define you or what you want to achieve in life.
2020-06-2951 min
Mastering Your MindsetFed Up With Your Money Disappearing Every Month? Learn How To Take Control Of Your Money Without Winning The Lotto!This week we’re talking all about money money money! Myself and my guest, Financial Expert, Dave Kavanagh talk all about tackling that negative mindset so many of us have around money, how we can change it and what to do to stop feeling stressed about it. So if you feel like your money comes in and goes out every month, burns a hole in your pocket, or you never feel like you’ve got enough you’ve got to listen to this episode! Dave really takes the fear out of the whole concept of money, explains how you can fe...
2020-06-2253 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe Pressure We Put On Ourselves, The Impact & What To Do To Get RidIn this week's episode myself and my guest, The Inside Out Coach, AnneMarie Lowry spoke about the pressure we put on ourselves in order to be 'perfect'. Not necessarily in the physical sense but what we do to portray the image of being perfect. During our conversation Annemarie talks about how this type of thinking led her to experience burnout and and incredible amount of stress and she talks about turning it all around through working on herself, her beliefs and disconnecting to reconnect
2020-06-1547 min
Mastering Your MindsetFeeling Overwhelmed By Your To-Do List? Simple Strategies To Put You Back In ControlDo you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Don't worry you are NOT alone. Being the incredible human being that you are tends to mean that you have a lot on your plate (or plates) If you're anything like how I used to be that feeling of being overwhelmed can lead to a lack of focus, anxiety, panic and unable to get even the simplest tasks done. Over the years I've learned some simple techniques that really help calm that overwhelmed feeling so that I can get the important things done and in this episode I'm...
2020-06-0526 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Stop Perfectionism From Holding You Back And Why It's Important to Just Start NowIn this week's episode I was joined by the fantastic Vicky Shilling, The Wellness Entrepreneur Coach. If you've ever let perfectionism, the fear of judgement or that little voice in your head hold you back, you NEED to listen to this weeks episode. Full of mindset tips and words of wisdom Vicky's no nonsense approach to going after what you want will leave you feeling inspired and ready to 'just start now'
2020-05-2845 min
Mastering Your MindsetFrom Heroin Addict to University Lecturer - How Change Is Possible With Brian PennieIs change possible? Some people are of the belief that it's not. That's not the case for my guest who joined me on the show this week. Brian Pennie was a chronic heroin addict for over 15 years before a mindset shift completely transformed his life. In this episode he talks about the steps he took to truly change his life and how he believes the steps he implemented can help you make any change, big or small, in your life.
2020-05-2045 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Stop Caring about What Other People Think and Just Do You!Do you often worry about what people think about you? Your decisions, choices, ideas? Have you ever let it stop you from doing something you wanted to do because you were afraid of being judged? You're not alone. This whole fear of judgement and worrying about what others think of us is something that comes up time and time again in conversations with my clients. "What will so and so think?" In this episode I talk about why worrying what others think of you is counterproductive, draining and a complete waste of your time and the one...
2020-05-1522 min
Mastering Your MindsetThings You Can Do Everyday To Boost Your Confidence & Start Believing in YourselfWe can have the skills, talents and ability to do something but if the confidence piece is missing that fear can get in the way and stop us from doing the very thing that we were born to do. I'm always asked is there a magic pill that you can take to become more confident and have that belief in yourself? Unfortunately, there isn't BUT there are things you can do everyday to improve your confidence and belief in yourself each and every day and that is what this episode is all about!
2020-05-0727 min
Mastering Your MindsetAdapting To Change, Taking Back Control and Becoming Who You Want To BeIn this weeks podcast episode myself and my guest, Transformational Coach Niamh Ennis talked about change, how to adapt to it and how to put ourselves right back in the drivers seat and take back control when things aren't going our way- hello corona virus. My guest Niamh followed her heart and changed everything about her life a few years after losing her fiancé and both her parents one after another. In this conversation we spoke about rewriting your story, discovering who it is that you want to become in life, getting clear on your vision and th...
2020-04-3044 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy 95% of Diets Don't Work And How To Have A Healthy Relationship With FoodToday's topic is an absolutely EYE opeining and LIFE changing conversation about food. If you struggle with your weight, have been on diet after diet, constantly compare or beat yourself up about your body or supposed ‘lack’ of willpower then this episode may just change the way you feel about food forever and give you a new perspective and relationship with food. This week I was joined by non-diet nutritionist and Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Niamh Orbinski to talk about how Intuitive Eating could change your relationship with food forever.
2020-04-231h 02
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Quieten Your Mind And Train Your Brain To Become More PositiveI spoke to Clinical Hypnotherapist and Author of The Positive Habit Fiona Brennan on the show this week for a fascinating conversation about why it's important to process everything thats going on now rather than wait until it's all over and how working with your subconscious can actually quieten your busy mind and train your brains to become more positive.
2020-04-0948 min
Mastering Your MindsetCoping With Challenging Times, Calming Anxiety & Growing Through AdversityMy guest today was the wonderful Allison Keating and during our conversation we talked about the battle of being pandemic perfect, why we are stronger than we think we are, calming anxiety in turbulent times and growing through adversity. Top Learnings Include: 1. Right now there is a lot of fear right now but there’s also a lot of love 2. Learn to manage your what-ifs 3. The biggest growth comes through adversity 4. The last of the human freedoms is how you choose to respond to the situation
2020-04-0147 min
Mastering Your MindsetControlling The Controllables During Covid19 with Siobhan MurrayToday's conversation and podcast episode is REALLY important. As we navigate these unchartered waters one thing is certain- we’re all going to need some extra resilience and mental strength over the coming weeks and months to deal with the challenges that Covid19 throws our way.That's why I'm going to dedicate this podcast to just that and bring you conversations around what you can do to improve your mental resilience and inspiring stories from people who have overcome so much to show that we are resilient and can and will over come tough times.
2020-03-2043 min
Mastering Your MindsetProtecting Your State of Mind, Managing Your Mood and Focusing on Your Inner GameI couldn't think of a more apt guest to have on the show this week amidst all the panic surrounding Covid19. Shane Cradock is a well known Leadership Coach but his speciality is improving your state of mind- something, as you know I'm a huge advocate of and think is so important as we face into this uncertainty. I think this episode will convince you now more than ever why it's so important to work on your inner game, especially in these current times of change and upheaval.
2020-03-1254 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Stare Self Doubt in The Face And Win, Getting Out Of Your Own Way And Believing That You CanToday we’re going to talk about a topic that I KNOW a lot of you struggle with. How do I know??? Because its just so bloody common especially amongst women. And what is it? It's that pesky thing called self doubt that gets in the way of doing the thing you want to do… and today we’re going to tackle how we’re going to give self doubt the heave ho so we can get on with the most important task of being brilliant at whatever we’re doing or choose to do! So buckle up...
2020-03-0416 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy You're Stronger Than You Think You Are, Knowing Your Worth and Finding The Power WithinI’m sharing some personal insights in this weeks episode after a recent interview on LMFM radio 'Monday Motivation' slot. I hope that some of the lessons I've learned about myself over the past 10 years will help you gain more clarity about your own life and what you're capable of. This week I also asked apple podcast listeners for a favour -I asked if they liked what they heard would they mind rating and reviewing the show. It only take 10 seconds to do and I would REALLY appreciate it. Thank you SO much!
2020-02-2822 min
Dateline NBCThe Woman Who Couldn’t ScreamAfter hearing someone break into their apartment, two women call 911 and barricade themselves in the bathroom until help arrives. Little do they know, their call for help holds the key to solving the mysterious murder of a young graduate student named Katie Sepich.Twenty years after Katie’s murder, her mother Jayann sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about grief, faith and the national impact she’s made advocating to broaden law enforcement’s ability to gather DNA evidence.After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK...
2020-02-251h 21
LMFM Monday Motivation PodcastsSilencing your 'inner critic' executive life coach Jayann WalshToday she is a successful executive and leadership coach helping people unlock their potential through her coaching business and top health podcast mastering your wellness, but in 2017 life for Jayann Walsh was very different. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis,her life went into a spin and anxiety induced thoughts began to take over On 11-1 Jayann shared her story about how she stopped negative self talk and unlocked her full potential.
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2020-02-2400 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow Being More Mindful Will Give You The Edge, Improve Your Focus and Make Life Feel Even More Enjoyable with Paddy BrosnanThink mindfulness is just a fad ? Think again! This week on the show I spoke to Paddy Brosnan, a mindfulness teacher who works with thousands of people helping them to become more mindful. If you're not into mindfulness and see it as a fad let me tell you this episode is for you…this is not about having a 20 minute practice in the morning or the evening, this really is about introducing more focus and intention into your life, being more mindful, being more present and how it can really give you the edge both personally and professionally.
2020-02-1951 min
Mastering Your MindsetWant To Live A More Fulfilled Life? It's All Down To The Choice You MakeIn today's episode I spoke to coach and international motivational speaker, Pete Smith who changed his whole outlook on life when he had a stroke when he was only 35. The stroke almost killed him and doctors still don’t know how he is alive today. Something changed for Pete that day - he 'woke up' and grabbed his second chance at life with both hands. In this interview he talks about how we can all lead a more fulfilled life and how the choices we make everyday impact the quality of our lives.
2020-02-1244 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Stop Falling Into Thinking Traps And Bounce Forwards Not Back with George AndersonAn average person has between 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. Of those, 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive thoughts. Pretty startling eh? In this episode I spoke to high performance coach, George Anderson about improving the quality of our thoughts and how it can have an incredible impact on the quality of our lives. We also spoke about why in the age of information overload we actually need less information and more action in order to see a real change.
2020-02-0549 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Say Bye Bye To Busy, Reframe Your Mindset And Take Control Of Your LifeWhen you're describing your life, be it personally or professionally how often do you use the words- busy, mental, manic, flat out? Often? If you're like the majority of people you use the word 'busy' to describe your entire life. I wonder when did it become ok to wear 'busyness' as a badge of honour and something that demonstrates how successful you are? It this episode I talk about how to break free form the busyness agenda and take back control of how we view our lives.
2020-01-2935 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe Mindset Shift that Helped Successful Fitness Blogger Maeve Madden Transform her Life (And How You Can Do It Too)If ever there was proof needed that a shift in mindset can have a huge impact on your life it can be found in my conversation with popular fitness and health blogger, Maeve Madden. Her life was once ruled by an unhealthy obsession with diet and exercise, so much so that it was having a negative impact on her overall health & wellbeing. Fast forward a few years later and Maeve is now known for her body positive content and can do attitude. It's proof that we can all improve our lives with the right outlook.
2020-01-2231 min
Mastering Your MindsetMost Popular Ways To Stay Motivated This January ( It's easier thank you think!)Losing your Mojo this January? This episode is a follow up to last week's episode where we got all fired up making our plans and commitments for the year ahead. This week I'm going to make sure you continue to stick to your goals and commitments by becoming your accountability partner and cheerleader, the person on the sidelines who is cheering you on and believing that you can do it, even if you don’t think you can yourself. I’m going to give you some simple strategies that you can implement straight away if you feel like...
2020-01-1523 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe Brutally Honest Motivational Talk You Need to Hear This JanuaryGet ready to get fired up! I'm back for the first episode of 2020 and needless to say I'm more than a little excited to share this weeks episode with you. Sometimes we all need that little extra push. That extra bit of outside motivation that's going to wake you up, lift you up and create that fire in your belly to go after the dream of yours that you've been chasing for so long. That's what I hope this episode will do for you and I hope you enjoy.
2020-01-0821 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe Best of The Mastering Your Wellness Podcast 2019It's been a phenomenal year of incredible guests and insights for the Mastering Your Wellness Podcast, so what better way to end a super year than with a roundup of some of the best moments from the show this year. Featuring James Sweetman, Siobhan Murray, Graham McCormack, Jack Kavanagh, Ciara Conlon and Karen Dwyer. I hope you enjoy and feel inspired to make the changes you want in 2020!
2019-12-3030 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy Creating Habits is the Secret Sauce Behind Any Successful GoalTrying to do it all and be wonder woman often leaves us ladies feeling absolutely mentally and physically exhausted come Christmas. You're trying to think of everybody, wrap everything up in work, and you have a list as long as your arm of things that you need to get done. Therefore in this weeks episode I spoke to Productivity Expert & Coach, Ciara Conlon to ask for some advice and tips on how we can become more productive in our lives & ease some of the stress over the coming weeks. Enjoy!
2019-12-0938 min
Mastering Your MindsetFocus is The Key To Success: Simple Strategies to Get More Focused at WorkDo you struggle with staying in the 'zone'. Are you easily distracted, reach for your phone constantly and find that tasks are taking longer than usual? It sounds like you need more focus in your life! In this episode I share some simple strategies to help you get more focused at work. They are simple everyday strategies but once implemented can have a huge impact on your ability to focus and the amount of super work you get done. Enjoy!
2019-12-0222 min
Mastering Your MindsetBurnout, Overwhelm and Why Self-Care Starts From WithinI've a cracker of an episode for you today with a super Guest – Siobhan Murray who is a Resilience Coach, Psychotherapist and Author of best selling book – The Burnout Solution. We managed to squeeze a lot into the conversation and I think you're going to love it because it deasl with so many issues that we all face in our lives to some lovel of degree. We covered burnout and the signs you should look out for and what you can do to bounce back to dealing with overwhlem and why self care starts from within.
2019-11-2545 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy Chasing Perfection will Make You feel Frazzled, Guilty & Overwhelmed and How You Can Find BalanceFinding Balance – It's something we talk so much about. If you’ve got it , how to get it… how you'll know when you have it and honestly I wonder if it’s a myth? Our lives are simply not as clean cut as they were years ago. Gone are the days when you walk out of work at 5pm and didn’t give it another thought until 9am the next morning. The lines between work and play have become super blurred so what can you do to make yourself feel less frazzled? This is the topic I tackle in this we...
2019-11-1819 min
Mastering Your MindsetLife Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone. Why You Need to Embrace the Unknown. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” We all know stepping out of the comfort zone is hard, but we also know that doing it is essential for growth, having success and that all important personal development. Change is hard - believe me I hear ya! In today's episode I'm going to talk about why stepping out of your comfort zone is good for you and share some techniques that I hope will make that first step feel a little bit easier for you and pretty soon the unknown will become your new normal.
2019-11-1127 min
Just ScienceJust the Impact of Lawfully-Owed DNA Collection_DNA_117In the final episode of the DNA season, Just Science interviews Jayann Sepich, co-founder of the non-profit organization DNA Saves, about lawfully owed arrestee DNA. In 2003, 22-year-old Katie Sepich was raped and murdered within five blocks of her home in New Mexico. Using skin and blood found under her fingernails, investigators were able to produce a full DNA profile and uploaded it to CODIS. Her killer was identified three years later. Now, in 2019, her mother Jayann Sepich continues to advocate for lawfully owed DNA. Listen along as she discusses expanding the DNA Database and the importance of arrestee DNA collection...
2019-11-0639 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy Changing Your Perspective Could Change Your Life and Believing The Universe Is Tilted in Your Favour with James SweetmanCan a shift in perspective really change your life.....? Absolutely 100%. That's what today's episode is all about friends. How you can reframe certain situations in your life to make you feel different/better/more accepting/positive about what's going on in your life. It's not easy but it can be done and once you switch your mindset from a glass half empty to a glass full of possibilities your life as you know it can suddenly feel a lot different. My Guest on the podcast today is James Sweetman- a motivational speaker, coach and trainer. He is 100% a...
2019-11-0446 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhat To Do When Life Gives you Lemons - Make Lemonade with Sinead KavanaghIn this weeks episode I spoke to popular beauty blogger, Sinead Kavanagh. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2012 Sinead's whole world was turned upside down. Rather than let her ill health define her and her life, Sinead decided to turn something incredibly negative into something positive and the beautiful truth blog was born. Fast forward to 2019 and Sinead's blog is one of the most popular in Ireland. Her passion for life and positivity radiates from her content and in this weeks episode we covered everything from living with cancer, babies, believing in yourself, inner strength and blogging!
2019-10-2934 min
Mastering Your MindsetStop Comparing Yourself to Other People! 6 Strategies to Help you Overcome the Comparison Habit LoopIn this weeks episode we're going to focus on why we need to stop comparing ourselves to other people. You've heard the saying - comparison is the thief of joy and comparing ourselves to other people who we deem more successful, smarter, richer or better looking can really make you feel really crap about your life and where you're at. In today's episode i'm going to explain why comparing yourself to other people is unhealthy and 6 strategies you can use to overcome the comparison habit loop.
2019-10-2019 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow To Silence Your Inner Critic To Help You Get To The TopHave you ever heard the phrase ‘whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right?’ It’s one of my absolute favourite quotes and is something that has helped both myself and my clients so much in the past. On todays episode we’re going to talk about silencing that inner critic, you know that annoying voice inside your head that tells you you’re not good enough, that you’re never going to achieve what you want and is always there listing out all the negatives when you’re about to try something new? Hel...
2019-10-1423 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to Stop Doubting Yourself and Your Ability, Embracing Failure and the Power of GratitudeMy guest today is a coach, speaker and creator of the MS to success programme and the gratitude attitude journal - Karen Dwyer. Karen was diagnosed with MS in her early thirties and after years of unsuccessfully using medication to treat her condition decided to try a more holistic approach and is now living symptom free. This episode is not just about MS- it's about the amazing things that can happen when you start to believe in yourself and stop listening to the negative inner voice within.
2019-10-0749 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to Build Resilience, Unlock your Potential and Achieve Things you never Thought Possible with Jack KavanaghIn todays episode I spoke to Jack Kavanagh, Motivational Speaker and Coach who at the age of 19 broke his neck after a freak accident on holiday. Instead of giving up and letting his newfound circumstances change who he was as a person Jack decided to embrace his new life and set out on a journey of becoming the very best version of himself, despite his challenging circumstances. In this episode we spoke about the power of the mindset, building resilience and unlocking your full potential. I hope you enjoy!
2019-09-3040 min
Mastering Your MindsetHow to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Get Things DoneIf you're listening right now with a to-do list the length of your arm, worrying about how you're going to get things done and feeling a ton of pressure with all the demands on your shoulder's. Don't panic - you're not on your own. So many of us are struggling with overwhelm - it's the curse of modern day life. In this weeks episode I’ve decided to tackle this issue - this feeling of overwhelm and talk through some of the tips both myself and others have found beneficial so that you can still feel productive and...
2019-09-2317 min
Mastering Your MindsetYour Current Situation is not Your Final Destination with Graham McCormack aka The Real World BuddhistYour current situation is not your final destination. This was the theme of the conversation when I spoke to Graham McCormack aka The Real World Buddhist earlier this month. After struggling with severe mental health issues and attempting to take his own life on more than one occasion, Graham turned it all around with the help of mindfulness and becoming more self- aware. He's proof that no matter where you are in life you can make a positive change both for yourself and others. Listen to his story in this weeks episode.
2019-09-1639 min
Mastering Your MindsetMastering Your Mindset, Concrete Vision and the Journey to High Performance with Gary KeeganToday's guest was the wonderful Gary Keegan, CEO of Uppercut - a High-Performance consultancy. What is high performance I hear you say? In a nutshell Garys skills, experience and background has given him the kind of tools to unlock a person's potential and bring about real change in thinking and behaviours. Many of you will know Gary from his time and phenomenal success with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association. In this episode, we spoke about the strategies and techniques he used to transform their way of thinking to ultimalety transform how they performed in the ring
2019-03-1239 minMastering Your MindsetFood Addiction, Healthy Eating & Maintaining Your Weight-Loss Forever with Rob & Yvonne CullenOn this weeks episode, I was joined by weightloss super couple Rob & Yvonne Cullen. After years of feeling unhappy with their weight, they made the brave decision to make a change that would positively impact their lives forever. Gone were the takeaways and nights in sitting over a bottle of wine, the couple decided to completely overhaul their diet to include home cooked meals full of delicious fruit and veg. In total, they lost a staggering 13 stone between them and in this episode, they share their tips on healthy eating, food addiction and maintaining weight loss forever.
2019-02-2635 minMastering Your MindsetWhy Snoozing Doesn't Work, Sleep Cycles and the The Power of Sleep, with Treasa SpraggThis week I was delighted to dive deep into a topic I'm absolutely fascinated by - Sleep! It is one of the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle, yet it is something that so many of us do not prioritise. We're going to bed later, getting up earlier with research revealing how 6/10 Irish adults are sleep deprived. In this weeks episode, I spoke to CEO of the Revolution Project and sleep expert, Treasa Spragg about the power of sleep, why sleep is so important and what to do if you're not getting enough.
2019-02-0750 minMastering Your MindsetTaking Action, Building Momentum and Finding Magic in the Moment with Catherine Carton AKA DaintyDressDiariesThis week I was thrilled to be joined on the show by none other than Miss Dainty Dress Diaries herself, Catherine Carton. Catherine is the awesome lady behind the HUGELY successful DIY, Interiors and Fashion Blog Dainty Dress Diaries. Catherine has grown her tribe of over 100,000 followers in the space of a few short years bringing her love of French Shabby Chic, Crafting & DIY to a mainstream audience. Her work ethic, determination and focus to succeed are just three of the reasons why I HAD to have her on the show. Hope you Enjoy!
2019-01-1840 minMastering Your MindsetSMART Goals, Mindful Moments & Finding Balance with Ciara KellyThis week I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Ciara Kelly, a qualified medical doctor, health and wellness advocate and the lady behind the popular wellness blog, The Irish Balance which focuses on how our lifestyle affects our overall health and wellbeing. In this episode we spoke about stress & the impact it can have on your body, setting goals that are both sustainable and realistic and finding mindful moments within your day! Hope you enjoy!
2019-01-1150 min
Mastering Your MindsetMy Top Learnings from 2018!It was an honour to be joined by some of the BEST Wellness & Thought Leaders on the Show in 2018. It was a HUGE learning experience for me. Every single guest brought something new to the table and shared a life lesson that truly had an impact on my life. I wanted to bring together some of the best learnings from the show over the past year so I created a compilation episode! Hope you enjoy this 30-minute episode featuring Alison Canavan, Pat Divilly, Paul McNeive, Catherine Price, Gerry Duffy, Jamie White & Joanne Sweeney.
2019-01-0134 min
Mastering Your MindsetThe Pursuit of Happiness, Appreciation & Learning Through Doing with Jamie WhiteIn this weeks episode, I spoke to Jamie White, created of 'Fresh Resolutions' & the University of Life. Jamie is a serial entrepreneur, wellness enthusiast and is responsible for bringing together Ireland's top wellness leaders for his annual personal development conference - Fresh Resolutions. Jamie's enthusiasm for life and helping others is infectious and during our chat we covering everything from happiness to making mistakes and appreciating the journey! Hope you enjoy!
2018-12-2839 min
Mastering Your MindsetRe-wiring your Brain, The Power of Exercise & an Attitude for Gratitude with Gerry DuffyHi Guys and Welcome to Episode 6 of the Mastering Your Wellness Podcast. On this week's episode I spoke to best selling author, motivational speaker and personal development coach, Gerry Duffy Gerry is an expert at teaching people how to achieve their goals, having achieved so many of his own personal and professional goals in life. If you're struggling to get started, have lost your mojo and want it back, or if you want to get a head start before the New Year I promise you're going to learn some new strategies that will help you ge...
2018-11-1741 min
Mastering Your MindsetWhy you should stop caring about what other people think with Jayann WalshI really believe that the majority of people spend FAR too much time caring and worrying about what people think of them, their life choices and what they're doing day to day. I'll be honest with you I am one of them, or I was until recently. Caring about what other people think can really hold you back in life and tbh its really NONE of your business WHAT people are thinking about you. It doesn't/shouldnt concern you. As long as you're not harming anybody why should you give a damn? Concentrate on...
2018-11-0207 min
Mastering Your MindsetLife after an MS diagnosis and why I set up the podcast: Bonus Episode with LMFM's The Late Lunch"So why did I start a Podcast? I was diagnosed with MS in 2017and it gave me the kick I needed to FINALLY create something that could not only help me BUT other 30-something year olds in Ireland by focusing on the issues that are really affecting people today" I didn't realise that when I sen that tweet a mere 24 hours later I would be a guest on LMFM radios The Late Lunch talking about my diagnosis, what I've learned and why I started the podcast. Very unexpected but great to be amongst friends when discussing my...
2018-10-2521 min
Mastering Your MindsetFollowing your Passion, Prioritising and Making Things Happen with Joanne Sweeney BurkeHi Guys and Welcome to Episode 5 of the Mastering Your Wellness Podcast. As you know It’s the place to talk about the issues that are affecting you, me and thousands of other people across Ireland today. On this weeks episode I was joined by the fabulous Digital Marketing expert Joanne Sweeney Burke to talk about finding your passion, prioritising and making things happen. For me Joanne is not only a hugely successful entrepreneur and trainer but she is definitely a person who has shown incredible grit, determination and tenacity overcoming huge challenges as a teenager to beco...
2018-10-2236 minMastering Your MindsetCatherine Price on How to Have a Better Relationship with Your PhoneHi Guys and Welcome to Episode 4 of the Mastering Your Wellness Podcast. This week I spoke to Catherine Price, Author of How To Break Up with Your Phone. Let’s face it, the majority of us spend a huge amount of our time on our phones. We wake up together, go to sleep together and even go to the bathroom together (admit it you know you do it) Catherine's book reveals some of the many ways in which our phones are affecting our productivity, creativity, relationships, memory, attention spans, and sleep—and provides a personalised plan f...
2018-09-2438 minMastering Your MindsetPaul McNeive on Mind over Matter, Visualisation and the Power of Small StepsOn today’s show I was joined by Journalist, Author & Motivational Speaker Paul McNeive. At the age of 20 Paul was involved in a fire which ultimately led to the loss of his legs at age 21. Paul spent months in hospital undergoing skin graphs and rehabilitation to teach him how to walk on prosthetic legs. Rather than let it deter him, Paul took the tools that he learned in rehab to climb the career ladder to the top as Managing Director of a successful estate agency. Later, Paul became the first double amputee helicopter pilot in the world and is an...
2018-09-1639 min
2018-09-1513 min
Mastering Your MindsetPat Divilly joins Jayann Walsh on the Mastering Your Wellness PodcastDelighted to be joined on the Mastering Your Wellness Podcast this week by bestselling author, speaker and wellness coach Pat Divilly. Pat was absolutely everything I thought he would be. We packed so much into our 35 minute conversation covering everything from what success looks like, to why enjoying the journey instead of focusing on the destination is important, and how concentrating on 3 mini wins every day will help you achieve your top line goals. If you haven't already picked up a copy of Pat's book Upgrade Your Life I'll leave a link on the website...
2018-09-0634 min
Mastering Your MindsetLiving Your Best Life with Alison Canavan and Jayann MaherIn this episode, Jayann speaks to Wellness Expert, Alison Canavan about her Wellness Journey. In this honest and frank interview, Alison explains how she suffered with depression and anxiety for most of her adult life, turning to alcohol and partying to numb the pain. Following the birth of her son, Alison had her 'lightbulb' moment and transformed her life with the help of gratitude, meditation and a focus on self care. Alison now dedicates her life to helping others begin their own journey to wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!
2018-01-2158 min